Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Anatomical
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-23
2006-05-23
Fulton, Christopher W. (Department: 2859)
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Anatomical
C033S514100, C033S555400
Reexamination Certificate
active
07047656
ABSTRACT:
A tooth circumference measuring device is disclosed that device provides a strap that is placed around a dental patient's tooth and retracted into an at least generally conformal relationship (i.e., snuggly fit around the tooth) using a strap adjusting mechanism. The strap is operatively interconnected to a gage such that when the strap is secured about the tooth with a predetermined amount of tension, the gage indicates the circumference of that tooth. In one embodiment, the strap adjusting mechanism includes a reel that is interconnected to the strap. Upon rotation of the reel, a first portion of the strap is wound or unwound about a perimeter of the reel such that a second portion of the strap disposed about a tooth may be tensioned or loosened. In a further embodiment, the strap adjusting mechanism is operative to provide a consistent tension between measurements.
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Fulton Christopher W.
Marsh & Fischmann & Breyfogle LLP
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