Patent ID: 9182210
Filing Date: 2015-11-10
Classification: A61B,G01B

Abstract:
1. An ergonomic caliper for measuring anatomical dimensions, comprising: an elongate housing; a first jaw connected to the housing; a second jaw slidably connected to the housing, the first and second jaws spaced apart by a predetermined minimum distance; and a constant force spring engaging the first and second jaws, the constant force spring biasing the first and second jaws toward one another, wherein at least one of the first and second jaws defines an arcuate recessed portion configured to receive fingers at an inside upper end, and a contoured outer periphery that bows outwardly from the arcuate recessed portion and tapers toward an endpoint of the at least one of the first and second jaws, the arcuate recessed portion and the contoured outer periphery adapted for grasping with hands; and wherein at least one flat portion is located along at least part of a middle and lower end on an inner side of the one of the first and second jaws so as to engage a patient's anatomical structure.