Patent ID: 6334262
Filing Date: 2002-01-01
Classification: A61B,B68C,G01B

Abstract:
A gauge for measuring the curvature of the back of an animal along transverse directions, said gauge comprising:a first hub, a second hub, and a third hub; a first connection mechanism movably connecting said first hub to said second hub; a second connection mechanism movably connecting said second hub to said third hubs, wherein said first and second connection mechanisms extend in a line and each of said hubs are movable with respect to each other; a first wing pivotally attached to said first hub about an axis substantially parallel to said line, said first wing extending substantially perpendicularly to said line in a first direction away from said line; a second wing pivotally attached to said first hub about an axis substantially parallel to said line, said second wing extending substantially perpendicularly to said line and extending in a second direction away from said line, said second direction being substantially opposite to said first direction; a third wing pivotally attached to said second hub about an axis substantially parallel to said line, said third wing extending substantially perpendicularly to said line and extending in said first direction; a fourth wing pivotally attached to said second hub about an axis substantially parallel to said line, said fourth wing extending substantially perpendicularly to said line and extending in said second direction; a fifth wing pivotally attached to said third hub about an axis substantially parallel to said line, said fifth wing extending substantially perpendicularly to said line and extending in said first direction; and a sixth wing pivotally attached to said third hub about an axis substantially parallel to said line, said sixth wing extending substantially perpendicularly to said line and extending in said second direction; said connection mechanisms being alignable with the spine of said animal, and said wings being engageable with the back of said animal to conform said gauge to the shape of the back of said animal.