Measuring device and method of measuring
US7296361B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/061
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
a device for measuring dimensions in a hollow organ of the body, includes: a length of conduit; a measuring mechanism on one end of the conduit; and an indicator in connection with a second end of the conduit. The indicator is in operative connection with the measuring mechanism to provide an indication of a dimension measured by the measuring mechanism. In one embodiment, the measuring mechanism includes extending members that open and close in the manner of forceps to contact the walls of the organ.
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