Patent ID: 8528423

Claim:
A portable torque measurement and notification system, comprising: a sensing device having a first end adaptable to connect with a first torque applying device and a second end adaptable to connect with a second torque applying device, the first and second torque applying device to apply torque to an object, the sensing device comprising: one or more sensors in communication with the first end and second end of the sensing device to produce load responsive measurements of at least one of the first and second torque applying device; an electronic circuit to receive the one or more load responsive measurements and to transmit wirelessly at least one of the group consisting of the one or more load responsive measurements and one or more torque measurements; at least one power unit to power the one or more sensors and the electronic circuit; and a wireless device operable to communicate with the sensing device and to produce a notifier based on at least one of the group consisting of the one or more load responsive measurements and one or more torque measurements.