Device for evaluating surface contour
US5235988A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 1991 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/062
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for evaluating the surface contour of various body parts which may measure surface elevation or depth of depressions and cavities. The device includes a body portion having a plurality of legs extending downwardly to position the device on a body part such as the skull. A slidable member having a calibrated scale thereon is positioned in a slot in the body of the device. An indexer is provided to indicate the distance the slidable member moves so that surface elevations or depressions may be evaluated.
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