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7318286 Apparatus and process for determining lumbar configuration in a chair  
An office chair is provided having a back assembly which is configured to provide supplemental support to the back of a chair occupant in addition to the support provided by the primary support...
6990744 Apparatus and method for evaluating clearance from a contoured seat cushion  
Clearance between a support contour of a seat cushion and an adjacent pelvic and proximal thigh anatomical portion of a person is evaluated with a clearance measurement device that deforms in...
6904692 Method and system for capturing and supporting 3-D contour  
A three-dimensional (3-D) capture method and system having a 3-D contour capture device for capturing a surface contour of an object, a contoured support device for placing between the surface and...
6883243 Method and device for detecting the contour of a body  
The method and device are used for at least regional determination of an outer contour of a body. For this purpose, a contour element is used which can be formed at least regionally according to an...
6625897 Method and apparatus for measuring foot geometry  
An apparatus for measuring a plantar contour of a foot of a user, the plantar contour having a height. The apparatus comprises an impression block having a thickness sufficient to form an...
6468233 Posture analyzer  
A posture analyzer for analyzing a patient's spine having an upright standard secured to a base resting on a floor. A rectangular frame has one side frame member secured to the upright standard at...
6430831 Method and apparatus for measuring foot geometry  
An apparatus for measuring a person's plantar contour having a foam impression block with a toe thickness and a heel thickness wherein the toe thickness is less than the heel thickness. A method...
6298587 Multiple orientation three dimensional image screen  
A three dimensional impression pin screen has two parallel axially aligned perforated spaced plates. Apertures of each plate have a plurality of pins passing through them which have a head on one...
6293026 Method of measuring height of foot arch  
A method of measuring the height of a foot arch precisely and easily using two essential heights of the foot arch is disclosed. In the method, a foot cast is primarily cast by pouring plaster into...
6160264 System for plotting a tri-dimensional shape, notably a plantar arch, and method of operating the system for producing an orthopaedic shoe or sole  
The system (7) for plotting the shape of a tri-dimensional object (2) is used in particular for the profile of a plantar arch (20). It comprises a sensing device (1) having rods (3) movable in a...
5732475 Circumference monitor  
The monitor for detecting changes in the circumference of an object includes a strip having an elastic portion and an inelastic portion, a self-adhesive base, an indicator guide, and one or more...
5640779 Apparatus, system and method for forming custom-made shoe inserts  
A foot impression unit is provided with an array of gauging elements, a control mechanism for urging the gauging elements into contact with the undersurface of a person's foot to form an impression...
5613302 Circumferential waist measuring device  
A device for measuring a waist of an individual. The inventive device includes a main body having a measuring loop coupled to a first end thereof. A portion of the measuring loop is biased into the...
5546668 Leveling and locking profile transfer device  
A contour tracing device provides a housing unit which holds a series of parallel probe rods. The rods extend from the housing side walls, and are restrained to sliding, linear motion with respect...
5471995 Spine contour gauge and method  
A device and methods for quantitatively measuring spinal contours and flexibility are provided. The device includes a plurality of substantially parallel coplanar shafts slidable within a guide...
5351408 Cervical measurement apparatus  
Measurement apparatus for determining parameters of a patient's neck comprises a table for positioning the patient's torso during measurement, a head positioning mechanism disposed on the table for...
5193285 Mechanical shape sensor and data recorder  
A mechanical shape sensor measures and provides a two-dimensional representation of the contour of a person's thighs and buttocks or the dorsal and lateral surfaces of a person's trunk for...
5163333 Back and trunk positioning and shape sensing apparatus  
An apparatus for positioning and holding an individual in a prescription posture followed by a determination of the surface contour of the posterior trunk. The positioning utilizes an array of...
4998354 Mechanical shape sensor  
Apparatus for measuring and providing a two-dimensional representation of the contour of a person's thighs and buttocks or the dorsal and lateral surfaces of a person's trunk facilitates the...
4974331 Extensible girth measuring device  
A girth measuring device for making simultaneous multiple measurements of the girth of an elongate portion of a body along its length has a generally rectangular base member adapted to be placed...
4444204 Scoliosis inclinometer  
A device for measuring rib hump angle in the diagnosis of scoliosis, which comprises a frame, a plurality of stiff, laterally spaced parallel finger-like members arranged in pairs along one side of...
4418477 Measuring tape  
A measuring device for ascertaining the perimeter of a cross-section of a body comprising an integral tape and slide guide. Laterally extending tabs at one end of the tape are foldable over a...
3964169 Garment fitting aid  
A garment fitting aid or device is made from a plurality of links pivotally joined together to form a chain of links with two free ends, the chain having first and second series or sets of links...
3918166 Head circumference measuring device  
A device for measuring the circumference of a head has an elastic belt that is placed around the head in a plane that defines a maximum circumference. On its outer surface, the belt carries an...
2780003 Making individual dress patterns and forms  
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