Linear measurement apparatus and method
US7841098B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2028 |
Classification
- 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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