Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Anatomical
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-22
2005-02-22
Fulton, Christopher W. (Department: 2859)
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Anatomical
C033S562000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06857196
ABSTRACT:
A medical measuring apparatus for measuring a lumen of an intracorporeal passage as it appears in an image wherein the apparatus preferably includes a measuring adjunct and an object to image retainer. The measuring adjunct preferably includes at least one geometric figure outline having a border formed by a portion of the measuring adjunct such that an aperture having a geometric shape is defined for measuring the lumen of the intracorporeal passage. The at least one geometric figure outline preferably includes a corresponding measurement specification (for example, in the metric system). In at least one embodiment, the at least one geometric figure outline is preferably utilized to measure an occlusion associated with the intracorporeal passage (for example, a renal tumor). The object to image retainer is for housing the measuring adjunct and compensates for a magnification ratio relating to the intracorporeal passage and the intracorporeal passage as it appears in the image.
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Cahn & Samuels, LLP.
Fulton Christopher W.
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