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Process for determining vertebrae locations in humans
Assignee: NATIONAL UPPER CERVICAL CHIROPRACTIC RES ASSOCIATION Inc
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Filing: 1976-05-03
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Granted: 1977-07-19
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Expires: 1996-05-03
Abstract
Abstract The process of the present invention comprises the steps of, and means for,etermining the location of vertebrae in the human spine relative to each other. The process establishes accurately the location of the atlas vertebra in all of its planes in relationship to the occiput and subjacent vertebrae including specifically the dorsal vertebrae and pelvis. The process is useful in the determinaion of, and correction of, any misalignment of the atlas vertebra, the head and/or pelvis and their supporting spinal vertebrae.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph R. Gregory
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 05:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/103; A61B5/1036; A61B5/45; A61B5/4504; A61B5/4538; A61B5/4561
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A process for determining the adjustment to be made to the vertebrae in the human spine which comprises the steps of (1) establishing the location of the atlas vertebra in each of the lateral, sagittal and transverse planes, (2) positioning a human in a standing position on separate support surfaces for each foot, (3) determining the width of the uppermost part of each ilium and adjusting the spacing between the feet such that the width between the center of each heel is the same as the width between each said uppermost part of each ilium, (4) determining the deviation of the uppermost portion of each ilium from the axis of the lateral and sagittal planes, (5) adjusting the height of the plane upon which at least one foot is supported unti the uppermost portion of each ilium lies substantially in the same lateral plane and substantially in the same horizontal plane and recording any deviation therefrom (6) adjusting the location of the atlas vertebra, and (7) thereafter determining any deviation from the axis of the lateral and sagittal planes of each ilium when the support surfaces for each foot lie in the same horizontal plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A process for determining the adjustment to be made to the vertebrae in the human spine which comprises the steps of (1) establishing the location of the atlas vertebra in each of the lateral, sagittal and transverse planes, (2) positioning a human in a standing position on separate support surfaces for each foot, (3) determining the width of the uppermost part of each ilium and adjusting the spacing between the feet such that the width between the center of each heel is the same as the width between each said uppermost part of each ilium, (4) determining the deviation of the uppermost portion of each ilium from the axis of the lateral and sagittal planes, (5) adjusting the height of the plane upon which at least one foot is supported unti the uppermost portion of each ilium lies substantially in the same lateral plane and substantially in the same horizontal plane and recording any deviation therefrom (6) adjusting the location of the atlas vertebra, and (7) thereafter determining any deviation from the axis of the lateral and sagittal planes of each ilium when the support surfaces for each foot lie in the same horizontal plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
114 words
A process for determining the adjustment to be made to the vertebrae in the human spine which comprises the steps of (1) positioning a human in a standing position on separate support surfaces for each foot, said support surfaces lying in the same horizontal plane, (2) determining the width of the uppermost part of each ili um and adjusting the spacing between the feet such that the width between the center of each heel is the same as the width between each said uppormost part of each ilium, and (3) determining any deviation of the uppermost portion of each ilium from the axis of the lateral and from the axis of the sagittal plane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
114 words
A process for determining the adjustment to be made to the vertebrae in the human spine which comprises the steps of (1) positioning a human in a standing position on separate support surfaces for each foot, said support surfaces lying in the same horizontal plane, (2) determining the width of the uppermost part of each ili um and adjusting the spacing between the feet such that the width between the center of each heel is the same as the width between each said uppormost part of each ilium, and (3) determining any deviation of the uppermost portion of each ilium from the axis of the lateral and from the axis of the sagittal plane.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-07-18 | 1981-01-17 | 1981-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-18 | 1985-01-17 | 1985-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-18 | 1989-01-17 | 1989-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |