04-01-2018 дата публикации
Номер: US20180000468A1
Systems and methods are disclosed in which customized instruments, e.g., surgical instruments, can be manufactured to provide improved ergonomics, comfort, and accuracy. Instruments can be customized based on various parameters, including a quantitative assessment of the user, desired or intended use of the instrument, user preferences, and so forth. Exemplary instrument properties which can be customized include size, geometry, durometer, mechanical assist, texture, color, markings, modulus of elasticity, sensor inclusion, sensor type, sensor feedback type, balance, finish, and weight. 1. A method for manufacturing a custom surgical instrument , comprising:receiving a data set representing one or more parameters of a user;generating, with a computer system, a custom instrument handle design based on the data set; andcontrolling a manufacturing system based on the generated instrument handle design to produce a custom surgical instrument handle.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising generating the data set by capturing an image of the user using an imaging device and extracting anthropometric data from the captured image.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the anthropometric data is anthropometric data of a hand of the user.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the anthropometric data is derived from distances between anatomical landmarks of the user identified in the captured image.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the anthropometric data comprises at least one of hand length claim 2 , mid finger length claim 2 , palm length claim 2 , palm width claim 2 , grip diameter claim 2 , and mid finger span.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data set includes force measurements of the user.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the force measurements are indicative of at least one of the user's grip strength claim 6 , torque capability claim 6 , grip shape claim 6 , grip location claim 6 , and pressure point locations.8. The method of claim 6 , further comprising ...
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