Patents Examined by William A. Cuchlinski, Sr.
  • Universal platform
    Patent number: 5168634
    Abstract: Apparatus for measuring the loaded axes of the foot is disclosed. The apparatus is particularly well suited for location of the ankle (talo-crural) and subtalar (talo-calcaneal) joint axes. The apparatus inludes a platform having one major axis of rotation to which either the ankle or subtalar axes can be aligned. The platform is hung from this fuxture axis and has adjustment for both height and pitch. The platform is adjustable from side to side and rotates about the perpendicular to the hanging support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Kenneth W. Misevich