Portable apparatus to weigh and measure infants
US5065830A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 1991 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01G19/445
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for conveniently and safely weighing and measuring infants including a cloth bed with a foldable peripheral frame divided into a head section, central body section, and foot section which fold upon each other. A folding head panel is secured to the head portion of the frame to place the infant's head against for measuring length by means of a measuring tape running along the longitudinal axis of the top of bed surface. An extensible end section is provided for larger infants. The bed is detachably suspended by three pairs of cords removably secured to a digital scale for weighing in pounds and grams. Included is separate measuring tape for determining the circumference of the infant's head, torso and other desired measurements.
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