Abstract: The invention provides a method of measuring and identifying foot arch type according to footprint data. The method includes: obtaining a static standing footprint having a foot contour including lateral and medial contours; obtaining a lateral ball and lateral heel tangent points of the footprint, and a medial ball and a medial heel tangent point of the footprint; obtaining a ball and a heel mid-point; obtaining a foot center axial line and a foot perpendicular bisector; obtaining the length of a foot width Lf as the length of the foot perpendicular bisector, and the width a foot arch La; and calculating a foot type index FTI by dividing the width of the foot arch La by the length of the foot width Lf (FTI=La/Lf), and identifying a foot arch type of the footprint by the foot type index FTI.

Abstract: Baby scales include a housing, a weighing tray associated with the housing and configured to hold a baby, a display and a measuring device configured to support the weighing tray and to determine a weight of the baby. The measuring device includes an electric length measuring device configured to measure a length of the baby. The display is disposed on the housing and configured to show the determined weight of the baby.

Abstract: A wall mountable height measuring device to record development of height of a person is disclosed. The wall mountable height measuring device comprises a board, a pair of vertical scrolling bars, at least one linear measurement scale, a horizontal frame and a leveling bar. The horizontal frame includes a pair of sliding bars and a plurality of openings. The board includes a front surface, a rear surface, a left side and a right side. The pair of sliding bars includes a first sliding bar and a second sliding bar designed to slide between the pair of vertical scrolling bars. The plurality of openings is adaptable to hold at least one date stamp. The at least one date stamp indicates the date at which the height measurement was taken.

Abstract: A hand sizing tool includes a base platform and a secondary platform affixed to and raised above the base platform. The platforms include a palm heel indicia on the base platform and an index finger tip indicia on the secondary platform. Each of an index finger guide, an index finger measurement slider, and a palm width measurement slider extends out of the secondary platform, these elements being adapted for measuring the hand size.

Abstract: A height recording device is provided for measuring and recording the growth of multiple individuals over a period of time. The device comprises a recording board, a sliding member and a head rod. The sliding member is slideably secured within a dovetail channel extending vertically along the record board. A spring-loaded bullet catch within the dovetail channel maintains the sliding member static position. A head rod is hingedly secured to the sliding member and may be positioned in a horizontal working position or a vertical storage position. On at least one side of the channel, a graduated measuring means is disposed. Workspace is provided on both lateral sides of the channel so that a user may make written recordings of height measurements, names, dates and other information. The dual workspaces provide users with ample space to make multiple recordings and thus it is ideal for families with multiple children.

Abstract: A hand sizing tool includes a base platform and a secondary platform affixed to and raised above the base platform. The platforms include a palm heel indicia on the base platform and an index finger tip indicia on the secondary platform. Each of an index finger guide, an index finger measurement slider, and a palm width measurement slider extends out of the secondary platform, these elements being adapted for measuring the hand size.

Abstract: This Invention provides for a color-coded infant measuring apparatus (10) that includes a linear head panel (14), an antimicrobial flexible mat (12) having its top end connected to the linear head panel (14), and a linear foot panel (16) connected to the bottom end of the flexible mat (12). The flexible mat (12) includes a system of linear measurement comprising a plurality of line segments of different lengths representing integer measurement increments and fractional measurement increments, wherein line segments having the same length are assigned the same respective color. A plurality of different nonlinear two-dimensional symbols represents different fraction measurement increments, wherein the same two-dimensional symbols are assigned the same respective color and different two-dimensional symbols are assigned different colors. The flexible mat (12) includes a linear measuring scale on the central vertical line (37).

Abstract: A device and method for determining the length of an object. The device includes a height rod assembly with a uniform marker row and a non-uniform marker row detected by sensors to determine the location of the height rod assembly which is translated to the height or length of the measured object. The uniform marker row includes uniform markers of equal length spaced apart by a uniform length. The non-uniform marker row is divided into equal sections, each section including a non-uniform marker with a unique length adjacent to a non-uniform spacing with a unique length. Upon startup, a controller determines the location of the height rod assembly within a set distance of movement regardless of the position of the height rod assembly. The height rod assembly is telescoping rod assembly including sensors, uniform marker row, and non-uniform marker row for each height rod section.

Abstract: The invention relates to a measuring device (1) for determining a surface contour (42) of a human or animal body (41), wherein the measuring device (1) comprises a main chain (43) having several main-chain links (44, 44?, 44?, 44??, 44lv, 44v), which are connected to each other by a swivel joint (45), characterized in that the swivel joint (45) has a scale (13, 23, 74?) or sensors, by means of which the angle between the at least two main-chain links (44, 44?, 44?, 44??, 44lv, 44v) can be read or detected.

Abstract: A neck measurement device (20) and a method of selecting a pillow (1, 41, 51) which takes into account the physique of the user are disclosed. A neck compression index (NCi) is calculated being the weight of the sleeper in kilograms divided by the shoulder width (ear to outer arm dimension) of the sleeper in centimeters. Preferably a compensated NCi is calculated which takes into account the softness or hardness of the mattress. A pillow resiliency is then selected based on the (compensated) NCi. Color coded pillow slips can be used to assist sleepers to self-select a pillow appropriate for their physique. Mail order and Internet based selling methods are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lumen measuring device and method that allows the user to calculate the exact length and diameter of a suitable interventional prosthesis as well as the height and length of stenosis during the same exploratory procedure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for determining measurements of human body parts (B), in particular the leg and hip measurements to be determined for the supply with compression stockings, at which first measuring means (5) are provided for measuring the circumference of said body part (B), whereat the device comprises second measuring means (6, 7), with which the length section (1C) of said body part (B) can be determined from a reference plane up to a circumferential plane (U).

Abstract: A method and a device are for determining the compatibility between an adapter, which is to be inserted into a third-party joint ball type to be replaced, and an outer cone of a prosthesis shaft of a modular joint prosthesis, which is inserted in the femur during revision surgery. A test body of a set of test bodies having various inner cones, comprising a marker and a length measuring scale, is fitted onto the outer cone of the shaft of the joint prosthesis and, subsequently, the adapter fitting on the outer cone of the joint prosthesis is determined by successively testing the inner cones for compliance with an admissible minimum distance between the front faces of the outer cone of the shaft of the joint prosthesis and the inner cone and for compliance with an admissible predefined insertion depth of the outer cone of the shaft of the joint prosthesis in the inner cone of the test body.

Abstract: A neck measurement device and a method of selecting a pillow which takes into account the physique of the user are disclosed. A neck compression index (NCi) is calculated being the weight of the sleeper in kilograms divided by the shoulder width (ear to outer arm dimension) of the sleeper in centimeters. Preferably a compensated NCi is calculated which takes into account the softness or hardness of the mattress. A pillow resiliency is then selected based on the (compensated) NCi. Color coded pillow slips can be used to assist sleepers to self-select a pillow appropriate for their physique.

Abstract: A height measuring device and method of measuring height are disclosed. The device includes a first rod having a first opening through a first end of the first rod. The device also includes a second rod having a first opening through a first end of the second rod. The device further includes a first fastener positioned in the first opening of the first rod and the first opening of the second rod. The first fastener engages the first rod and the second rod. In one embodiment each rod includes a shrinkwrap sleeve having measurement markings thereon.

Abstract: A multifunctional airway evaluator for orotracheal intubation includes first and second connected elongated arms, movable relative to each other about a pivot axis, a planar plate connected to the first arm and extending upwardly therefrom, and a gravity-operated angular indicator attached to the planar plate. The plate includes a distance scale on its front face, and the distance scale includes a plurality of spaced apart grade lines aligned radially with the pivotal axis and distance parameters associated with the grade lines, each of the distance parameters indicating a distance between the distal ends of the first and second arms when the arms are in a relative position. The gravity-operated angular indicator includes an axial pin disposed perpendicular to the planar plate, a rotating disk pivotally attached to and rotatable around the axial pin by gravity, and one or more angular measurement marker provided adjacent the rotating disk.

Abstract: Baby scales include a housing, a weighing tray, a measuring device and a display. The weighing tray is disposed on the housing and configured to hold a baby. The measuring device is configured to support the weighing tray and to determine a weight of the baby. The measuring device includes at least one of an electric length measuring device configured to measure a length of the baby and an attachment mechanism configured to attach the electric length measuring device. The display is configured to show the determined weight of the baby.

Abstract: Methods of sizing a nasal airway by using certain measurements of digits may include (a) pressing a distal portion of a digit of a hand against a resilient, flat surface, such that flesh of the distal portion of the digit spreads laterally on the surface; (b) measuring the digit's width at a digit measuring level, the measuring level being the widest part of the digit distal to a distal-most interphalangeal joint of the digit; and (c) identifying a nasal airway size as that size which correlates most closely to the digit's width as measured at the digit measuring level.

Abstract: A height measuring device, including a scale, including graduation and a measuring part, and a positioning plate, the graduation and the measuring part are disposed on a right side of the scale, the measuring part is capable of moving along the graduation and indicating height, a measuring plate is disposed on the measuring part, and capable of folding as being perpendicular to or parallel to the scale, a top edge of the scale is capable of being buckled with a bottom edge of the positioning plate, a bottom edge of the scale is capable of being buckled with a top edge of the positioning plate, and a fixing part is disposed at the back of each of the scale and the positioning plate, and capable of being disposed in a vertical plane.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a stature measuring method and a stature measuring device using the method. The method includes securing an anchoring unit, coupled to a main body via a tape, to a building wall, moving the main body to a bottom in a state in which the anchoring unit is secured to the building wall, inputting a reference point setting signal in a state in which the main body comes into contact with the bottom, and moving the main body from the bottom to a position above an examinee's head, and measuring a distance from a point where the reference point setting signal is input to a point where the main body is moved above the examinee's head, thus determining the examinee's stature.

Abstract: A breast implant selector system including a breast width selector for selecting breast width input information, a breast tissue type selector for selecting breast tissue type input information in response to breast width input information selected with the breast width selector, and an implant size selector for selecting implant size input information in response to the breast tissue type input information selected with the breast tissue type selector. A result indicator provides a result characterizing at least one suggested breast implant as a function of the input breast width, breast tissue type, and implant size input information.

Abstract: An automatic anthropometer for automatically measuring human height is provided. The automatic anthropometer includes a main post configured to stand vertically to a foot board and have a guiding rail formed integrally with an inner surface in a length direction, a sliding post configured to include a guide wheel that rotates along the guiding rail, and ascend and descend along the length direction of the main post under the guide of the guiding rail to measure height of a user, a head-touch bar configured to be coupled to the sliding post, and a lifting-driving device configured to raise and lower the sliding post.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for detecting function parameters for the characterization of motion sequences at the human body, comprising: a bending sensor with at least one strain gauge for detecting bending parameters, wherein said at least one strain gauge changes its impedance during an extension or compression, and sensor electronics for reading out and processing the bending parameters detected by said at least one strain gauge; and a fixing element for fixing the bending sensor on the skin of the human body, wherein said fixing element is adapted to accommodate said bending sensor such that it is fixed only at one point of said fixing element and follows motions of that part of the human body on which said fixing element is fixed without following possible extensions of the skin of the human body.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for obtaining coordinated body measurements of an individual using a measuring device having a belt with a first scale of measurement indicia and a strip with a second scale of measurement indicia. Also provided are a method and system of virtually rendering a simulated model of an actual body shape and a target body shape of an individual. Methods and systems of size fitting garments and processing garment orders are also provided.

Abstract: A brow tool comprises a first extending arm. The first extending arm has a first gear at a base portion. A first straight edge is defined on an inside portion of the first extending arm. The first straight edge is offset in a latitudinal direction in the amount of one half of a gap distance, to provide a latitudinal offset. A second extending arm has a second gear at a base portion. A second straight edge is defined on an inside portion of the second extending arm. The second straight edge is offset in a latitudinal direction to provide a latitudinal offset in the amount of one half of a gap distance. A housing connects the first gear to the second gear so that the first gear is in meshed configuration with the second gear.

Abstract: A digital depth gauge apparatus is provided for measuring a depth of a hole in, or surface of, an object using a variable-resistance sensor. The apparatus comprises an elongated reader body that includes a distal end and a proximal end having a longitudinal axis and a user interface including a display and at least one actuator that controls operation of at least one of the display and the apparatus. The apparatus includes a probe that extends from the distal end of the reader body, the probe including a tip for locating a distal surface of the object. The reader body proximal end is configured to abut an other surface of the object. An electrical resistance-based sensor is provided to determine an extension distance of the probe from the body.

Abstract: A digital depth gauge is provided for measuring a depth of a hole in an object. In one embodiment the gauge includes: a user interface with a display and at least one actuator; a reader shaft with a distal end and a proximal end connected to the user interface; a probe that extends from the distal end of the reader shaft and which includes a tip configured to locate a distal surface of the hole; a sleeve member with a distal end configured to abut a proximal surface of the hole, the sleeve member being coupled with the reader shaft for relative translational and rotational movement; and a sensor interposed between the reader shaft and the sleeve member for measuring relative translational movement between the reader shaft and the sleeve member. In some embodiments, the gauge may include a means for aligning elements of the sensor.

Abstract: A growth chart device features presenting a wall facing side and an opposing chart side with a measuring scale extending along the chart side along a lengthwise dimension of the chart body. A marking area is defined on the chart side of the chart body proximate the measuring scale to receive markings at different positions along the measuring scale at different times to track a height of an individual. At least one door is pivotally mounted on the chart body and movable between open and closed positions in which at least a portion of the chart side of the chart body is respectively uncovered and covered to give selective control over access to said portion.

Abstract: A femoral head center locating mechanism and method for using same. The femoral head center locating mechanism may include a frame and a plurality of lasers which emit laser beams which intersect to identify a reference point relative to a center of a femoral head.

Abstract: A height measuring device and method of measuring height are disclosed. The device includes a first rod having a first opening through a first end of the first rod. The device also includes a second rod having a first opening through a first end of the second rod. The device further includes a first fastener positioned in the first opening of the first rod and the first opening of the second rod. The first fastener engages the first rod and the second rod.

Abstract: An ablating device has a cover which holds an interface material such as a gel. The cover contains the interface material during initial placement of the device. The ablating device may also have a removable tip or a membrane filled with fluid. In still another aspect, the ablating device may be submerged in liquid during operation.

Abstract: A method and kit of parts for measuring the comfortable shape of a foot for a person. The kit comprises front and rear platforms of adjustable height and a supporting surface for accommodating the plantar surface of a foot extending between said platforms. The aforementioned components can be adjusted to various settings with a view to determining a comfortable plantar foot shape. The foot shape can then be captured by scanning with an optical or mechanical probe or scanner. A method of making a customized shoe and shoe last on basis of the captured foot shape is also disclosed.

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.

Abstract: An ablating device has a cover which holds an interface material such as a gel. The cover contains the interface material during initial placement of the device. The ablating device may also have a removable tip or a membrane filled with fluid. In still another aspect, the ablating device may be submerged in liquid during operation.

Abstract: A depth gauge for measuring the depth of blind holes in bones and/or nails inserted into bones. The measurement tool comprises: a probe with an abutment at its end to engage against the distal edge of the blind hole; a tubular body; and a grooved insert. After the probe, lying into the tubular body, is positioned through the blind hole to be measured, the grooved insert is slid forward inside the tubular body, surrounding the probe, and pushing the probe sideward, towards the blind hole wall. When probe and groove insert are retracted together, they firmly engage against the distal bone wall. The tubular housing is then pushed forward until it abuts against the proximal bone wall, allowing even in small diameter holes, an accurate reading of hole depth on the scale located at the rear end of the probe.

Abstract: A device for the determination of a plane containing the mechanical axis of the femur includes a mechanical member of articulated and or/sliding elements for the determination and memorization of two positions in space (F1 and F2) of the same point (F) of the knee, freely selected, when the knee is in position P1 and P2, relative to a referential system. These positions are obtained by rotation of the inferior limb from position P1 to position P2, about the centre of the femoral head. The orientation of an omega plan perpendicular to the frontal or sagittal plane containing the centre of the femoral head and the centre of the knee can be materialized by a rod contained in this plane, which rod is fixed perpendicularly and in the middle of the arm having at the ends two localization elements for points F1 and F2.

Abstract: A system for modeling the pelvic anatomy of a person comprises an apparatus and method for using the apparatus. The apparatus includes a support and a sizing assembly. The support comprises a base and upstanding member. The sizing assembly is movable along the upstanding member to various heights. The sizing assembly includes a pubis stop arm with a pubis stop, and a pelvic seat arm. The pelvic seat arm supports a pair of opposed ischial seats. The pubis arm extends generally horizontally from the upstanding member. The pelvic seat arm has a horizontal ledge for receiving a patient's ischial tuberosity and an adjoining vertical wall for receiving a patient's medial aspect of the ischial ramus. The distance between the pubis stop and pelvic seats is adjustable, the distance between the pelvic seats is adjustable, and the relative angle between the vertical arms of the pelvic seat is adjustable to accommodate for different anatomies.

Abstract: This Invention provides for a color-coded infant measuring apparatus (10) that includes a linear head panel (14), an antimicrobial flexible mat (12) having its top end connected to the linear head panel (14), and a linear foot panel (16) connected to the bottom end of the flexible mat (12). The flexible mat (12) includes a system of linear measurement comprising a plurality of line segments of different lengths representing integer measurement increments and fractional measurement increments, wherein line segments having the same length are assigned the same respective color. A plurality of different nonlinear two-dimensional symbols represents different fraction measurement increments, wherein the same two-dimensional symbols are assigned the same respective color and different two-dimensional symbols are assigned different colors. The flexible mat (12) includes a linear measuring scale on the central vertical line (37).

Abstract: A growth chart device features presenting a wall facing side and an opposing chart side with a measuring scale extending along the chart side along a lengthwise dimension of the chart body. A marking area is defined on the chart side of the chart body proximate the measuring scale to receive markings at different positions along the measuring scale at different times to track a height of an individual. At least one door is pivotally mounted on the chart body and movable between open and closed positions in which at least a portion of the chart side of the chart body is respectively uncovered and covered to give selective control over access to said portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining a desired height of a height adjustable furniture item, characterized in that it includes: a scale adapted to measure a length of the lower leg of a patient, means to determine a desired height of said item of furniture from said length and a means to translate said desired height to said furniture item.

Abstract: A multifunctional airway evaluator for oratracheal intubation includes first and second connected elongated arms, movable relative to each other about a pivot axis, a planar plate connected to the first arm and extending upwardly therefrom, and a gravity-operated angular indicator attached to the planar plate. The plate includes a distance scale on its front face, and the distance scale includes a plurality of spaced apart grade lines aligned radially with the pivotal axis and distance parameters associated with the grade lines, each of the distance parameters indicating a distance between the distal ends of the first and second arms when the arms are in a relative position. The gravity-operated angular indicator includes an axial pin disposed perpendicular to the planar plate, a rotating disk pivotally attached to and rotatable around the axial pin by gravity, and one or more angular measurement marker provided adjacent the rotating disk.

Abstract: A portable system for documenting the height of one or more children during their growth. The system comprises an elongated frame that can be disassembled into segments for travel.

Abstract: A neck measurement device and a method of selecting a pillow which takes into account the physique of the user are disclosed. A neck compression index (NCi) is calculated being the weight of the sleeper in kilograms divided by the shoulder width (ear to outer arm dimension) of the sleeper in centimeters. Preferably a compensated NCi is calculated which takes into account the softness or hardness of the mattress. A pillow resiliency is then selected based on the (compensated) NCi. Color coded pillow slips can be used to assist sleepers to self-select a pillow appropriate for their physique.

Abstract: A surgical incision marking template for marking a breast with an intended incision pattern prior to surgery comprises a pliable structural portion with a guide portion. The guide portion is substantially shaped and/or shapeable into a “keyhole” pattern. The keyhole pattern corresponds to the incision pattern generally utilized for the vertical short scar and the inferior pedicle techniques for breast reduction or mastopexy surgery and comprises a generally circular pattern and a generally linear pattern, with the generally linear pattern extending downward from the generally circular pattern when the template is placed on a standing patient. The pliable nature of the structural portion not only allows the shape of the guide portion to be altered but also allows the structural portion to conform to the curvature and shape of the breast. Methods of use for the template to mark the breast are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is a bicycle rider fitting machine. It is used for finding optimal position of the rider on future bicycle/frame, based on parameters obtained during the workouts. Based on workout results like heart rate, power, speed, cadence, etc., what can be measured by integrated or independent electronic measuring devices, someone can compare those results and conclude the best possible positions of saddle and handlebars for particular rider. It is an apparatus that can simulate almost any position of the bicycle saddle and handlebar assembly with the reference to the Bottom Bracket centre (FIG. 1-4) as a starting 0/0 position. The saddle (FIG. 1-1) and handle bar assembly (FIG. 1-2) can be moved independently with respect to the bottom bracket. The obtained position of the saddle and handlebar position can be easily recorded for future adjustments of the machine, by means of Horizontal (X) Scales (FIG. 1-3) on the Seat Slider (FIG. 1-5) and Handlebar Slider (FIG.

Abstract: A self-applied measurement kit for a hair replacement mold is provided. The kit comprises one shape wire, two side wires, one shape sheet and one domed support pad. The shape wire is adjusted to fit the desired hair boundaries and to be fixed on the head. The two side wires are draped downward toward the chin of the user and tied, so as to fix the shape wire in place. The shape sheet covers the head wearing the shape wire, so as to imprint the shape of the head, and the shape sheet is pinched to imprint the position and shape of the shape wire. The domed support pad keeps the molded shape wire and shape sheet from deforming. The two side wires facilitates fixing the shape wire on the head and imprinting the shape of the head and the shape wire fixed in place fitting the desired hair boundaries.

Abstract: A depth stop device for use in connection with another device or apparatus (for example, a medical device) includes a stop member slidably positionable on the device, at least one abutment member in operative connection with the stop member to adjustably contact the device to lock the stop member in a desired position relative to the device or to free the stop member to slide relative to the device, and an adjustment member connected to the abutment member to control a position of the abutment member relative to the device. The force applicable by the abutment member to the device is limited to be less than a certain force.

Abstract: A depth gauge for measuring the depth of a hole in a bone is disclosed having a digital readout for providing the measurement to a surgeon. The depth gauge has a probe with a tip inserted into and positioned proximate to the depth the hole, and has a reference member adjustably positioned relative the probe and against the bone proximate the hole. A measuring device is provided with the depth gauge for measuring the relative distance between the tip and the reference member, and the measuring device has a large, digital display for providing the relative distance.

Abstract: A device for establishing an area of incision on a breast includes a positioning component adapted to be positioned on or adjacent to a nipple areola complex of the breast and a template component connected to the positioning component. The template component includes at least one substantially arcuate-shaped stencil to facilitate a curved incision marking or curved incision on the breast. The device may include an elongated member connecting the template component to the positioning component. The template component may be pivotally attached to the elongated member and may be adjusted to move along the length of the elongated member. The positioning component may be substantially circular or substantially semi-circular. One or more handles may be attached to the device. A method for utilizing the aforementioned device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A height scale includes a base, a column assembly mounted on the base and a height rod assembly movably mounted along and within the column assembly, the height rod assembly including a lever assembly with a lever, a lever bracket and a rod cap having self-locking release tabs on opposite sides thereof.