Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Anatomical
Patent
1993-03-19
1994-10-04
Fulton, Christopher W.
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Anatomical
335142, 335613, 128774, A61B 5103, G01B 520
Patent
active
053514084
ABSTRACT:
Measurement apparatus for determining parameters of a patient's neck comprises a table for positioning the patient's torso during measurement, a head positioning mechanism disposed on the table for positioning the patient's head during measurement, and a measuring mechanism for moving a cervical pad in a first direction corresponding to the length of the patient's neck between the torso and the head and in a second direction transverse to the first direction toward the concavity of the patient's neck. The measuring mechanism includes a base that is movably mounted on the table for movement relative thereto in the first direction, a cervical pad movably mounted on the base for movement relative thereto in the second direction and having an arcuate profile selected in dependence on the curvature of the patient's neck, and moving device for moving the cervical pad in the second direction to engage the cervical region of the patient when the patient's torso and head are positioned for measurement. The distances that the base and cervical pad are moved in the respective first and second directions to engage the cervical pad with the cervical region of the patient and the selected profile of the cervical pad means provide parameters for the manufacture of a cervical pad for use by the patient.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2378039 (1945-06-01), Schenker
patent: 4756090 (1988-07-01), Pedrow
patent: 4903412 (1990-02-01), Pedrow
patent: 4993164 (1991-02-01), Jacobsen
patent: 5101835 (1992-04-01), DelRe
LandOfFree
Cervical measurement apparatus does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Cervical measurement apparatus, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Cervical measurement apparatus will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-572916