Patents by Inventor Thomas H. Mandl

Thomas H. Mandl has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4148306
    Abstract: A system is provided for measuring psychological suggestibility components in which certain physical stimuli are applied to a subject's arm or other body part and the subject's reaction is detected. The arm is supported by three parallel bar members, the intermediate member being stationary and the two outside members being moved downwardly to suggest to the subject a downward movement of his arm. In addition, squeezing forces are applied through a flexible and stretchable element extending from one of the outside members over the arm to the other of the outside members. Also, pointed prongs are movable downwardly against the upper surface of the subject's arm to apply uncomfortable pressure thereto. The vertical position of the subject's arm and vertical movement thereof are indicated by lights energized from contact devices associated with certain of the prongs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1979
    Inventor: Thomas H. Mandl