Measurement locator and light shield for use in interactance testing of body composition and method for use thereof
US4798955A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/1455
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A light barrier and probe location device are disclosed for use with a near infrared interactance probe for measuring body composition on the upper arm of an individual while allowing the individual to conduct his/her own test at the same position on the arm each time and excluding ambient light. The device includes a piece of opaque material having an opening for the light probe, a probe location member removably attached to the material to position the light probe location opening and fastening means for attaching the opaque material around the arm of an individual after the probe location member locates the appropriate opening position to allow the individual to conduct his/her own test on him/herself.
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