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BIOENGINEERING
Dr. ronalD l. FournIer
SenIor DeSIgn FaculTy courSe coorDInaTor
Max-Relax Leg Elevation Device
Faculty Adviser: Dr. Ronald L. Fournier
Company/Client Adviser/Sponsor: The University of Toledo
Bioengineering Department
Students: Sven Huijs, Alex Soto-Edwards and Joseph Warnock
This leg elevation device provides calibrated, adjustable
support for the upper leg, lower leg and foot. It keeps the
patient’s leg elevated while lying down or sitting upright and
is adjustable for leg length, height of elevation, and angle of
bending at the knee.
Pain-Check
Faculty Adviser: Dr. Ronald L. Fournier
Company/Client Adviser/Sponsor: The University of Toledo,
Bioengineering Department
Students: Line Francine Kouecheu, Genki Matsumoto
and Kimberly Zins
This computer program assesses a patient’s actual pain based
on physiologic variables such as heart rate, galvanic skin
response, respiratory rate and temperature. It will help healthcare
providers separate patients with actual pain from those
who are seeking pain meds to satisfy addictions.
Smart Knee Brace
Faculty Advisers: Dr. Brent D. Cameron
and Dr. Ronald L. Fournier
Company/Client Adviser/Sponsor: Mr. Scott Seligman of DJO Global Inc.
Students: Corey Beth Monarch, Lindsey Novak, Michael Seikel and
Whitney Young
This modified knee brace includes an angular sensor and
microcontroller to record data on the knee’s range of motion.
The brace can help physical therapists and athletic trainers
assess a subject’s recovery, prescribe exercises, and monitor
range of motion.
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QuixIT Broach Handle System
Faculty Adviser: Dr. Ronald L. Fournier
Company/Client Adviser/Sponsor: DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.
Students: Michael Aguilar, Brandon Clarke, Dhanvin Desai,
Jordan Holton and Nathan Reaver
The group optimized the design of the broach handle, which
is used to clear cancellous bone from the interior of the femur,
making room for the hip stem, during a hip replacement
surgery.
WipETOHFFTM
Faculty Advisers: Dr. Ronald L. Fournier
and Ms. Tamara L. Phares, B.S.
Company/Client Adviser/Sponsor: The University of Toledo
Bioengineering Department
Students: William Adamiak, Sarah Harper and James Nolan
This combination patch and absorbent wipe changes color
when exposed to sweat containing ethanol. If alcohol is
present, the wipe will change to a blue-purple. If there is no
alcohol present, there will be no color change.