US4175546A
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Device for measuring sensitivity to vibration
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-09-06
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Granted: 1979-11-27
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Expires: 1997-09-06
Abstract
Abstract A device for measuring the sensitivity of a patient to externally applied vibration. The device includes a pallometer head which supports a vibratable probe. The probe is caused to vibrate with a selected amplitude and at a selected frequency. The head is supported beneath a table with the probe extending through an opening in the table so that the probe can be engaged by a member of the patient as the member rests on the table. The head is supported on a beam which carries a counterweight so that the probe engages a member of the patient with a controlled pressure.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel Goldblatt
- 👤 Waller M. Scott, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:05
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/44; A61B5/441; A61B5/0048; A61B5/0051; A61B5/48; A61B5/4824; A61B5/4827
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A device for measuring the sensitivity of a patient to externally applied vibration which comprises a pallometer head, a vibratable probe mounted on the head, means in the head for causing the probe to vibrate with a selected amplitude and at a selected frequency, a table having an opening therein, and means for supporting the head beneath the table with the probe extending through the opening in the table so that the probe can be engaged by a member of the patient as the member rests on the table, the means for supporting the head including a beam, means for attaching the head to the beam, means for pivotally supporting the beam, and counterweight means mounted on the beam to counterbalance the head so that the load of the probe on the member of the patient is constant.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
138 words
A device for measuring the sensitivity of a patient to externally applied vibration which comprises a pallometer head, a vibratable probe mounted on the head, means in the head for causing the probe to vibrate with a selected amplitude and at a selected frequency, a table having an opening therein, and means for supporting the head beneath the table with the probe extending through the opening in the table so that the probe can be engaged by a member of the patient as the member rests on the table, the means for supporting the head including a beam, means for attaching the head to the beam, means for pivotally supporting the beam, and counterweight means mounted on the beam to counterbalance the head so that the load of the probe on the member of the patient is constant.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as in claim 1 in which the counterweight means is movable lengthwise of the beam to selected positions to adjust the load of the probe on the member of the patient.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as in claim 1 in which a grommet of rubber-like material is mounted in the opening in the table in position for engagement by the member of the patient as the member engages the probe.
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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) | 1982-11-26 | 1983-05-28 | 1983-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-11-26 | 1987-05-28 | 1987-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-11-26 | 1991-05-28 | 1991-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |