Surface contour measurement instrument

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1996-05-20

1999-02-02

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or...

600590, 600595, 433214, 33514, 33551, A61B 5103, A61C 900, A61C 1904, G01B 314

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ABSTRACT:
Back-to back hydraulically linked pistons are mechanically coupled to contact probes and measurement sensors. The pistons are hydraulically linked by small diameter flexible conduits which enable the contact probes and the measurement sensors to be mounted and moved independently of each other without affecting the ability of the measurement instrument to simultaneously measure a plurality of points on a selected predefined surface, such as a human tooth. The present invention overcomes the problems associated with the complex mechanical linkages heretofore required in such instruments.

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