Origen y evolución de las patentes y marcas en biomecánica deportiva. (Origin and evolution of patents and trademarks in sports biomechanics).

Abstract

We can consider that the biomechanics is a science discipline that originated centuries ago when various scientists used mathematics to analyze human and animal movement. Technological development has led to the invention of various devices which have been used in biomechanical studies. Such devices have facilitated the collection and analysis of data related to the movement and its causes. The Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (O.E.P.M.) is the agency responsible for registering and patenting inventions in Spain. This patent submitted must meet requirements and pass a technical examination. Today we can find various patents for kinematic and kinetic analysis of the movement, formed by laser transmitters and receivers, high speed cameras or pressure sensors. Most research related to sports biomechanics using these devices for more accurate data, improve the quality of the research and improving the physical performance. The purpose of this review article is to show the evolution of biomechanics in general and sports in particular, a number of patents registered in the O.E.P.M. and an explanation of how and where to register inventions. To do this we used the digital platform Esp@cenet, Invesnes for the revision of spanish origin and patents Google Patent for patents registered offices outside Spain.