Patent ID: 6048322
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A tool for obtaining measurement of the oral cavity comprising:first and second measuring members pivotally coupled together for relative pivotal movement of said first and second measuring members about a pivot axis;said first measuring member including a first leg portion positioned forwardly of said pivot axis and a dial portion rearwardly of said pivot axis having first graduations provided thereon;said second measuring member including a second leg portion positioned forwardly of said pivot axis and a pointer extending rearwardly of said pivot axis, said second leg portion moving relative to said first leg portion and said pointer moving, across said dial upon pivotal movement of said second measuring member relative to said first measuring member such that when said first and second measuring members are held stationary with said leg portions in an open position, said pointer designates one of said first graduations to indicate a first measured value; andone of said first and second measuring members having second graduations provided thereon on the rearwardly extending portion, said second graduations being indicative of a second measured value.