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Combination Beverage Container and Spittoon
A combination beverage container and spittoon includes a bottom portion including outer wall and a first inner wall defining a spittoon space.
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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120017547 | Measuring device and method for determining a surface contour on a human or animal 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″, 4... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120005911 | PILLOW SELECTION AND SLEEPER APPRAISAL 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... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20110258869 | DEVICE FOR DETERMINING MEASUREMENTS OF HUMAN BODY PARTS 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 circum... | 10/27/2011 |
| 20110247229 | Method and Device for Determining the Compatibility Between an Adapter and an Outer Cone of a Prosthesis Shaft of a Modular Joint Prosthesis 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 revisi... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110214305 | Multifunctional Airway Evaluator For Orotracheal Intubation 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 angula... | 09/08/2011 |
| 20110179663 | Stature measuring device and stature measuring method 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 uni... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110167658 | AUTOMATIC ANTHROPOMETER 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 slid... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110067253 | Method and System for Detecting Parameters for the Characterization of Motion Sequences at the Human Body and Computer-Implemented Method for Analyzing Parameters for the Characterization of Motion Sequences at the Human Body 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 chang... | 03/24/2011 |
| 20110005094 | DEVICE FOR MEASURING HEIGHT 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 d... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20100229412 | General Measuring System With Infant Measuring Apparatus 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 | 09/16/2010 |
| 20100223799 | Growth Chart Device 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 meas... | 09/09/2010 |
| 20100205817 | Multifunctional Airway Evaluator For Orotracheal Intubation 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 angula... | 08/19/2010 |
| 20100192395 | Pillow Selection and Sleeper Appraisal 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 dimens... | 08/05/2010 |
| 20100088915 | Measuring device and keepsake for recording pregnancy measurements and pregnancy experiences A device and method for: accurately measuring a pregnant abdomen, recording and storing all pregnancy measurements, recording and storing pregnancy milestones and experiences, comparing one or more pregnancies, and creating a pregnancy keepsake. The invention includes a... | 04/15/2010 |
| 20100058603 | DEPTH STOP DEVICES AND SYSTEMS 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 dev... | 03/11/2010 |
| 20100005675 | BABY SCALES 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 measu... | 01/14/2010 |
| 20090320307 | LINEAR MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD 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 ... | 12/31/2009 |
| 20090299233 | Device for Measuring Functional Reach A device for measuring functional reach is disclosed, which comprises three parts: a support, one end thereof being attached to an object; a ruler, one end thereof being connected to the support; and a vernier, being connected to the ruler and moving on the ruler forwar... | 12/03/2009 |
| 20090272001 | Depth Gauge 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... | 11/05/2009 |
| 20090151181 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USING A SURGICAL DEPTH INSTRUMENT A method and apparatus are provided for measuring the depth of a hole with a first edge and a second edge, comprising positioning a distal end of a first member of a measuring instrument against a first surface in which the first edge is formed. Then, positioning a dist... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090049705 | SURGICAL DEPTH INSTRUMENT 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 ad... | 02/26/2009 |
| 20090025240 | CYCLING PEDAL LEG ANGLE OPTIMIZER Optimizing pedal angle for a cyclist is accomplished with a template having a central body with an aperture for positioning over the lateral condyle in a cyclist's knee. A fist alignment arm extends from the central body and incorporates an alignment indicia for positio... | 01/29/2009 |
| 20090019713 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FOOTWEAR RELATED MEASUREMENT AND ADJUSTMENT One embodiment of the present invention relates to a footwear characteristic measuring system designed to determine measurements of a particular footwear wedge insert which may be used to encourage correct knee alignment in an article of footwear. The system includes a ... | 01/22/2009 |
| 20080229597 | MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT FOR PERCUTANEOUS SURGERY In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a projection having a tapered end portion configured to be inserted percutaneously through tissue. A measurement member is coupled to the projection and is configured to indicate a distance between adjacent anatomical structures.... | 09/25/2008 |
| 20080216334 | Apparatus and Method for Mapping Hair Metric Apparatus for determining the status of hair bulk in an area of a scalp is operative to provide a metric over a sufficiently large area to permit revisiting with only negligible misalignment error. Accurate re-measurement of hair status in accurately identified areas pr... | 09/11/2008 |
| 20080202233 | Angle and Force Measurement Instrument A portable handheld device (20) for use by a therapist to measure angles and forces associated with a joint of a patient. The device (20) comprises a housing (22) with a contact pad (26) that is arranged to contact a body part associated with... | 08/28/2008 |
| 20080184574 | NECKLACE SIZER A necklace sizer useful for determining a necklace size for a prospective wearer employs a flexible measuring chain having a clasp at one end which is detachably attachable to the flexible measuring chain to provide a closed-loop measuring chain of selected length. The ... | 08/07/2008 |
| 20080184575 | Measuring device for garment tailoring, and related methods A measuring device is provided for use in the preparation of custom garments. According to one embodiment, the device includes a flexible belt capable of being encircled about a body part of an individual, and a strap attachable fixedly to the belt. One or both of the b... | 08/07/2008 |
| 20080184576 | Medical Treatment Aid For Use in Treating Children A medical treatment aid is described which allows for the rapid classification of child patients in an emergency, casualty or trauma room environment, and further displays treatment information relevant to the classification of the patient in a readily accessible manner... | 08/07/2008 |
| 20080183105 | ANATOMICAL MEASUREMENT TOOL A measuring device for measuring tunnel defects in tissue is disclosed. The measuring device can size the defect to aid future deployment of a tissue distension device. Exemplary tunnel defects are atrial septal defects, patent foramen ovales, left atrial appendages, mi... | 07/31/2008 |
| 20080134533 | SADDLE FIT SYSTEM AND METHOD In an embodiment, a bicycle saddle fit system comprises first and second supports, a substrate coupled to the first and second supports, and a measurement gauge coupled to the substrate. The first and second supports are each configured to receive sit bones of an adult ... | 06/12/2008 |
| 20080034600 | MEASURING BEDDING ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR MEASURING USING SAME Measuring bedding articles and methods for measuring the length of a person's body or a portion thereof that enable such measurement while the person is lying down, thereby allowing the measuring of children or infants who cannot yet stand or the measuring of adults or ... | 02/14/2008 |
| 20080028625 | Apparatus and Method for Replicating a Plantar Surface of a Foot An apparatus and method for replicating the profile of a plantar surface of a foot are provided. It has particular application in the production of footwear insoles, the apparatus comprises a pressure resistant container (2); an elastic membrane (3) sealed... | 02/07/2008 |
| 20080005916 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MEASURING PARAMETERS OF INTERVERTEBRAL DISC SPACE Devices for measuring the parameters of an intervertebral disc space are provided. The devices may comprise one or more flexible internal members positioned in an axially concentric bore of a longitudinal element. When activated, the flexible internal member(s) may prot... | 01/10/2008 |
| 20070240326 | Measure me baby examination table paper roll The invention offers improvement, safety and a convenient design apart from the existing examination table paper rolls. The new and improved paper rolls are made useful for most pediatrician examination tables. The simple convenience of an imprinted measuring tape left ... | 10/18/2007 |
| 20070227024 | Femoral Gauge A femoral gauge for sizing a femoral head implant and locating osteophytes or structural abnormalities comprising a gauge portion, the gauge portion having a concave gauge surface and an opposing back surface, the gauge surface defined by a pair of opposing lengthwise s... | 10/04/2007 |
| 20070227023 | MEASUREMENT DEVICE A measurement device to determining a length of an anatomical feature is provided. In one embodiment, the measurement device is a depth gauge adapted to measure the depth of a vertebral endplate. The depth gauge may includes a probe that travels into the disc space. The... | 10/04/2007 |
| 20070209221 | Bone measurement device for use during oral implant surgery The present invention is a tool to measure depth and width of bone cavities prior to and during oral implant placement. The tool includes a passive-depth gauge arm and an active spring caliper arm. The tool can be used to define the extraction socket for oral implant pl... | 09/13/2007 |
| 20070209222 | Surgical instrument A surgical instrument is configured for determining the size and/or height of an intervertebral implant insertable into an intervertebral space between two adjacent vertebral bodies of two human or animal vertebrae. The implant includes a first abutment element for abut... | 09/13/2007 |
| 20070209220 | System and method for facilitating hip surgery A system and method for use during hip surgery includes a position frame that is removably secured to the patient's femur. The system further includes a tracking unit and navigation engine that establish a pelvic coordinate system and, with the patient's leg placed in a... | 09/13/2007 |
