Systems and methods for monitoring a subject's effective use of a self-contained portable positionable oscillating motor array

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10874582
APP PUB NO 20170156976A1
SERIAL NO

15353383

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In some embodiments, a method may include monitoring use of a medical device. The method may include positioning a wearable harness of a medical device on a subject. The method may include selectively positioning at least some of a plurality of engines on and/or adjacent at least one treatment area. The method may include applying an oscillation force to at least one of the treatment areas using at least some of the engines. The method may include mobilizing at least some secretions in an airway within the subject substantially adjacent the treatment areas. The method may include monitoring use of the medical device by the subject using a controller associated with the medical device to determine if the medical device has been used effectively as prescribed.

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TACTILE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY INC1331 TYLER STREET NE - SUITE 200 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55413

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Ellis, Robert Wiley Miramar, US 13 203
Marcek, Geoffrey Albert Austin, US 15 269
Shockley,, Jr Harold David Austin, US 14 203

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