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Linear measurement apparatus and method

US7841098B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2008
Grant dateNov 30, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B5/061
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A linear measurement device for measuring a wheelchair user for fitting a wheelchair, with a measuring bar having with a scale and a fixed locater attached at a first end. A second locator opposing the first locater moves on the measuring bar to a selected position for determining a distance measurement relative to the fixed locator for fitting the wheelchair user to the wheelchair. A method of measuring for wheelchair fitting with a linear measurement apparatus is disclosed.

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