Abstract:
A flexible calibrator which is used to measure the diameter of the lumen in a stenotic segment of a blood vessel, a handle (20), a calibrator oval (22) a flexible shaft or carrier (24) and a relatively stiff but flexible wire stiffener (34). Prior rigid calibrator instruments did not allow advancement of the instrument through sharply winding segments of a vessel.
Abstract:
The device is arranged on a physical training apparatus having a pedal crank gear about the axis thereof (9) actuating a drum (6) braked by a shoe (7). It comprises a disc (10) driven in synchronisation with the drum (6) and a roller (11) fixed in contact with the surface of said disc (10) and driven rotatingly by said rotary disc (10). The rotation speed of said roller (11) varies on one hand with the variation of the position of the disc (10), corresponding to a variation of the position of the shoe (7) held by the spring (23), and on the other hand with the variation of the rotation speed of the disc (10) corresponding to a variation of the rotation of the drum (6). The rotation of said roller (11) is transmitted by means of a cable (14) to a speedometer (13) gratuated in power units.
Abstract:
A probe for measuring distances of clinical interest in a patent undergoing dental treatment has an end which is placed adjacent a first point and a tip which is extendable to a second point. A measurement apparatus in the housing, provides an output signal representative of the distance between the two points. An analyzer reponsive to the output signal determines the distance. A friction mechanism assures that no more than a predetermined amount of force is applied to the probe, making repetitive measurements accurate and avoiding damage to tissues. A microcomputer and printer analyze the data and present the data in a useful format. The tip of the probe is provided with storage apertures for use in delivering medication via the probe member. The probe is provided with an optical fibre cable and an optical encoder which is supported for rotary motion within the housing for eliminating cable twist evolved during manipulation. The tip of the probe is replaceable and provided with a frangible support which prevents reuse.
Abstract:
A method for measuring parameters relating to the stability of joints in a patient's body includes the steps of securing a reference portion of the joint (that portion of the joint closest to the body) to a fixed location. A three dimensional digitization of the size, shape, position and coordinate system of the two portions is performed. A soft tissue compensation procedure is performed by applying forces to the reference portion of the joint to thereby determine the amount of reference portion motion, in the soft tissue surrounding the reference portion, due to these forces. A variety of forces are applied to the relative portion of a joint, which is movable relative to the reference portion thereof, and the total motion of the reference and relative portions associated with the forces are measured. By subtracting the motion determined in the soft tissue compensation from motion as determined by applying a variety of forces, the motion of only the relative portion relative to the reference portion is determined.
Abstract:
Bei der Erfindung handelt es sich um eine Vorrichtung zur Messung einer funktionellen und/oder anatomischen Fehlhaltung des Beckens, der Schulter sowie der Wirbelsäule des menschlichen Körpers, die zwei vertikale Führungen im Abstand von mehr als einer Körperbreite enthält. Auf den Führungen läuft jeweils mindestens eine höhen verschiebbare arretierbare Halterung, deren jeweilige Hö henstellung quantitativ erfaßbar ist. Die Halterungen dienen als Aufnahme für horizontal in den Zwischenraum zwischen den Führungen hineinragende längsverschiebliche und arretierbare Taststäbe. Diese Tast stäbe können in Längsrichtung federbelastet und in der Horizontalen schwenkbar sein, wobei diese Bewegungen ebenfalls quantitativ erfaßbar sein können, und sie dienen der Abtastung ausgewählter Bezugspunkte des Knochenge rüstes. Auf den Führungen können auch jeweils mehrere tast stabbestückte Halterungen laufen. Die Vorrichtung kann zur Ruhigstellung des Körpers und zur Erzielung definierter Grundstellungen mit Stütz- und Haltemitteln versehen sein.
Abstract:
A displacement sensitive transducer (1) comprises a body (2) made of elastomeric material such as silicone rubber in which there is provided a means (4, 10) for supporting a magnetic field within the body (2). A detector arrangement (6) incorporating a magnetic field sensor (7) is provided for detecting variations in the magnetic field of said supporting means (4,10).
Abstract:
A user enters his personal number on a keyboard (14) and places his finger within a window in a disc ( 1 6) on a prism (111). A photo-sensor (13a, 13b) senses the presence of the finger. The pattern illuminated by a lamp (112) is scanned by a camera (113) and processed to check the fingerprint against stored records. When the finger is removed, a motor (17) rotates the disc (16) 360° to cause a first cleaning pad, which is moistened by a spray device (21 ), followed by a second cleaning pad, both on the underside of the disc (16), to wipe over the surface of the prism (111).
Abstract:
A finger (2) whose print is to be checked is pressed on to an internally-reflecting face (12) of a prism (1), into which light from a source (3) is directed through a second face (11) so as to be reflected out through a third face (13) to a scanning camera (4). Various forms of guide are described for ensuring that the finger is aligned with its length parallel to the corner (14) at the intersection of the faces (11. 13) through which the light enters and leaves. This improves the image by avoiding blurring of the end portions thereof.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus is disclosed for determining the energy requirements of premature newborns. The method includes identifying a series of groups of newborns in which the age and weight of each newborn within each group are within defined ranges. A characteristic mathematical relationship is generated for each group and relates the mean heart rate to the man energy expenditure over the group. The mean heart rate of a subject newborn is determined and the energy expenditure which is to be determined is measured and applied to the mathematical relationship appropriate to the group into which the subject falls, so as to determine the mean energy expenditure appropriate to that mean heart rate, said expenditure indicating the energy requirement of the subject.