ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 12 -- United States Patent no. 12,296,225, issued on May 13.

"System and method for measuring force and repetitive motion for therapeutic and fitness goals" was invented by Derek J Gable (Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The invention is directed to systems, devices, and methods for measuring force and repetitions during exercise or rehabilitation activities. Devices in accordance with embodiments may include: a casing; a processor within the casing; a display visibly on the casing; a first attachment portion on one end of the casing; a second attachment portion on an opposite end of the casing; and a force sensor connected to the first and the ...