Class 33/514.2 - Conformator

Subclass of Class 33 - Geometrical instruments
Definition: Subject matter, wherein the contact member is constructed
No. of patents: 39
Last issue date: 07/13/2010

Number	Title	Issue Date
7752769	Self-applied measurement kit for a hair replacement mold A self-applied measurement kit for a hair replacement mold is provided. The kit comprises one shape wire, two side wires, one shape sheet and one domed support pad. The shape wire is adjusted to fit the desired hair boundaries and to be fixed on the head. The two si...	07/13/2010
7367074	Customized molded orthotic shoe insert method and apparatus A method system of custom forming orthotic shoe inserts adapted for use in multiple shoe types. The method steps to fit, form and fabricate custom inserts directed to individual patient requirements using heat malleable synthetic resin material in combination with r...	05/06/2008
7346998	Foot measuring method There is provided a foot measuring system that includes a support surface for a foot, a plurality of movable measurement structures, an inflatable diaphragm for contacting the first end of each structure and forcing a movement of each structure from an initial posit...	03/25/2008
7322119	Beaded jewelry mandrel and method of jewelry assembly A method for making beaded jewelry is provided. The method utilizes a megaphone shaped device having a small diameter first end and a larger diameter second end. The circumference of the first end is that of one part of the human body, such as a child's wrist. The c...	01/29/2008
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 surface of the chair back. The chair back includes a lumbar support unit...	01/15/2008
7273250	Method for individually adapting the saddle of a two-wheel vehicle A method and a device are provided for individually adapting the saddle of a two-wheeled vehicle, especially bicycle saddles. The local pressing pressure of the buttocks of a test subject is measured on a adapting device (1) with a measuring saddle (2)...	09/25/2007
7225554	Apparatus and method for measuring a human head The invention relates to apparatus and methods for measuring a human head. The apparatus disclosed herein involve the use of linear rulers, or rotating contacting members, coupled to a support member. The apparatus disclosed herein can be positioned on a human head,...	06/05/2007
7213601	Minimally-invasive devices and methods for treatment of congestive heart failure A method of treatment of congestive heart failure comprises the steps of introducing an aortic occlusion catheter through a patient's peripheral artery, the aortic occlusion catheter having an occluding member movable from a collapsed position to an expanded positio...	05/08/2007
7181858	Beaded jewelry mandrel and method of jewelry assembly A method for making beaded jewelry is provided. The method utilizes a megaphone shaped device having a small diameter first end and a larger diameter second end. The circumference of the first end is that of one part of the human body, such as a child's wrist. The c...	02/27/2007
7107235	Method of conducting business including making and selling a custom article of footwear The present invention teaches a method of conducting retail and Internet business including making and delivering a custom article of footwear. The article of footwear taught in the present invention includes a spring element that can provide improved cushioning, st...	09/12/2006
7089152	System and method for assisting shoe selection A system for assisting shoe selection can select and present a shoe type that fits a customer by estimating the anatomical characteristics of a foot from the state of the foot. The system includes the following: a measured data input portion for measuring and inputt...	08/08/2006
7073277	Shoe having an inner sole incorporating microspheres The invention relates to the field of shoes in general, and more specifically to the application of microspheres in shoe material formulations to yield desired shoe properties. Even more specifically, the invention relates to a shoe component prepared from a closed ...	07/11/2006
7047659	Multi-task promotional apparatus A promotional apparatus includes a housing having first and second openings and an elongated slot formed therein. A first measuring tape is disposed within the housing, and is retractably extendable from the housing via the first opening. A second measuring tape is ...	05/23/2006
7047657	Apparatus for recording the contour of a surface An apparatus for recording the contour of a surface of a body is provided in accordance with the present invention. The apparatus comprises a carrier on which at least one distance measuring element is disposed. The at least one distance measuring element is capable...	05/23/2006
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 response to force applied thereto. The clearance measurement device is loc...	01/31/2006
6948256	Saddle support device and adjustable form jig and method to correct for the variation between animal backs and saddles This invention relates to a saddle support device to compensate for the variations between the compound curved surfaces of animal backs and the corresponding compound curved surfaces of saddles. This invention includes a method of manufacturing that employs a measur...	09/27/2005
6907672	System and method for measuring three-dimensional objects using displacements of elongate measuring members A system and method for measuring a three-dimensional object uses a number of elongate measuring members that can be displaced with respect to a base in response to a surface of the object. The displaced distances of the elongate measuring members due to the surface...	06/21/2005
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 the 3-D contour capture device that provides additional support to at...	06/14/2005
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 outer contour of the body. The shape of the contour element in a sta...	04/26/2005
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 impression of at least a portion of the height of the plantar conto...	09/30/2003
6493958	Method and apparatus for measuring foot geometry An apparatus and method for measuring a plantar contour having a foam impression block and a carrier. The apparatus has a foam impression block including a front portion and a rear portion and a carrier including a height adjuster. The block is associated...	12/17/2002
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 a selected height. The frame member supports a markable pa...	10/22/2002
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 for measuring a person's plantar contour using such a foam i...	08/13/2002
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 end and a cap on the other. The heads and caps prevent the ...	10/09/2001
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 a foot mold. Thereafter, a first intersecting point and a ...	09/25/2001
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 support (10, 11) such that said object (2) can be applied on...	12/12/2000
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 support guides. The strip and base together encircle the obj...	03/31/1998
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 of the undersurface of the foot, a locking mechanism for ...	06/24/1997
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 main body by a spring for storage to preclude unintention...	03/25/1997
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 to the housing. When the ends of the rods are pressed agai...	08/20/1996
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 block. One end of each shaft lies within a chamber which may ...	12/05/1995
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 positioning the patient's head during measurement, and a ...	10/04/1994
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 facilitating the fabrication of custom contoured seat cushions suc...	03/16/1993
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 adjustable pads arranged in rows. The shape sensing is accompl...	11/17/1992
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 fabrication of custom contoured seat cushions such as for use by...	03/12/1991
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 along the elongate portion of the body being measured and ha...	12/04/1990
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 the frame with the two members of each pair equally space...	04/24/1984
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 portion of the tape bent back upon the tab bearing end to form ...	12/06/1983
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 with curved edge portions at one side, and shorter intermedi...	06/22/1976

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