US3722103A
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Adjustable anthropometer
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1970-02-01
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1990-02-01
Abstract
Abstract An anthropometric device designed to provide accurate measurements for evaluation of crew station design. The device can be adjusted to simulate various anthropometric dimensions. Modified retractable tape measures provide arm reach and leg reach distances. A head assembly includes a 180* compass and a retractable reference line to provide angle of vision measurements in elevation and azimuth. The device also includes hip, back and shoulder assemblies which can be adjusted to any percentile rank dimension specified or any population.
Inventors
- 👤 H Gregoire
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:45
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/103
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
An apparatus for evaluating crew station design comprising: frame means vertically oriented relative to a reference surface for simulating the upper portion of a person''s body in a sitting position; head position simulating means vertically adjustably mounted on said frame adjacent the upper end of said frame means and including means for measuring an angle relative to the vertical or horizontal line of vision therefrom; shoulder simulating means vertically adjustably mounted on said frame and including arm location simulating means horizontally adjustably mounted at each end thereof said arm location simulating means including arm reach simulating means having extensible measuring means thereon; and hip simulating means mounted on said frame means including leg location simulating means horizontally adjustably mounted thereon and including extensible leg reach measuring means thereon.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
128 words
An apparatus for evaluating crew station design comprising: frame means vertically oriented relative to a reference surface for simulating the upper portion of a person''s body in a sitting position; head position simulating means vertically adjustably mounted on said frame adjacent the upper end of said frame means and including means for measuring an angle relative to the vertical or horizontal line of vision therefrom; shoulder simulating means vertically adjustably mounted on said frame and including arm location simulating means horizontally adjustably mounted at each end thereof said arm location simulating means including arm reach simulating means having extensible measuring means thereon; and hip simulating means mounted on said frame means including leg location simulating means horizontally adjustably mounted thereon and including extensible leg reach measuring means thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means for measuring the angle of vision comprises: a retractable line which can be extended to represent a particular angle of vision; and a compass rotatably mounted adjacent said line for measuring the angle of vision in azimuth and elevation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means for measuring arm reach and leg reach comprises a retractable tape measure whereby the tape measure may be extended to a hand or foot control respectively and the distance read directly from the tape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the head simulating means includes a platform on which a camera may be mounted.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
146 words
A device for simulating the frame of a human body in the seated position comprising: vertically oriented first means for simulating a human spine; second means mounted on and vertically positionable along said first means for simulating a head, said second means including means for measuring angles relative to the horizontally and vertically straight-ahead line of vision of the simulated seated human body; third means mounted on the vertically positionable along said first means for simulating the shoulders and arms of a human body, said means for simulating the arms being extensible so as to simulate all lengths of arms within the human range; and fourth means mounted on and vertically positionable for simulating the hips and legs of a human body in a sitting position, said means for simulating the legs being extensible so as to simulate all lengths of legs within the human range.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
146 words
A device for simulating the frame of a human body in the seated position comprising: vertically oriented first means for simulating a human spine; second means mounted on and vertically positionable along said first means for simulating a head, said second means including means for measuring angles relative to the horizontally and vertically straight-ahead line of vision of the simulated seated human body; third means mounted on the vertically positionable along said first means for simulating the shoulders and arms of a human body, said means for simulating the arms being extensible so as to simulate all lengths of arms within the human range; and fourth means mounted on and vertically positionable for simulating the hips and legs of a human body in a sitting position, said means for simulating the legs being extensible so as to simulate all lengths of legs within the human range.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |