Anthropometric Device For Biometric Measurements

Abstract

Disclosed herein is an anthropometric device. The device includes a base, an upstanding member and a measuring member for measuring one or more anthropometric parameters. The upstanding member has a first end and a second end with the first end secured to the base. The measuring member is suitably connected to the upstanding member. The measuring member has distal ends, the distal ends are extendable relative to first measuring member.

Claims

1. An anthropometric device for making biometric measurements, the device comprising: a base; an upstanding member having a first end and a second end, the first end secured to the base; a first measuring member for measuring one or more anthropometric parameters, the first measuring member connected to the upstanding member; the first measuring member having a distal end, the distal end being extendable relative to first measuring member.

2. The device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the first measuring member has a first and a second distal end and the first measuring member has a middle zone and the first measuring member is connected to the upstanding member at the middle zone.

3. The device as set forth in claim 2, wherein the first measuring member is connected to the upstanding member at the mid-point of the first measuring member.

4. The device as set forth in claim 2, wherein the first measuring member is connected to the upstanding member at the middle zone and is rotatable with respect to the upstanding member.

5. The device as set forth in claim 3, wherein the first measuring member is connected to the upstanding member at the mid-point and is rotatable with respect to the upstanding member.

6. The device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the first measuring member distal end includes a finger tab for supporting extendable movement by a finger.

7. The device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the base includes an anchor member for anchoring the base to a grass playing field.

8. The device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the base includes an anchor member for anchoring the base to a concrete surface.

9. The device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the device includes a second measuring member for taking a second biometric measurement.

10. The device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the first measuring member is designed for taking the biometric measurement of wingspan.

11. The device as set forth in claim 9, wherein the second measuring member is designed for taking the biometric measurement of height.

12. The device as set forth in claim 11, wherein the second measuring member has a distal end which is moves relative to the second measuring member.

13. The device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the first measuring member includes readable indicia.

14. The device as set forth in claim 9, wherein the second measuring member includes readable indicia.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0021] For a further understanding of the objects and advantages of the present invention, reference should be had to the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing, in which like parts are given like reference numerals and wherein:

[0022] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the anthropometric device in accordance with this disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the anthropometric device with the panels for measuring wingspan in the extended position.

[0024] FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a portion of the anthropometric device of FIG. 3 illustrating the indicia for measuring the biometric value of wingspan.

[0025] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the anthropometric device in accordance with this disclosure with the ability to perform the biometric measurement of height.

[0026] FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view of the indicia for measuring height of the embodiment of the anthropometric device illustrated in FIG. 4.

[0027] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the anthropometric device in accordance with this disclosure having an ability to rotate a measuring panel relative to the device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0028] The invention will now be described with respect to FIGS. 1 and 2, which illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the anthropometric device in accordance with this disclosure, shown generally by the numeral 20. The anthropometric device 20 includes a base 22, an upstanding member of 24. In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 1, telescoping members 26 and 28 extended from the upstanding member 24 as illustrated.

[0029] A first measuring member defining a first panel 30 is connected to the telescoping member 28 as illustrated in the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 1. The first panel 30 distal ends 32 and a middle zone, generally indicated by the numeral 34. The first panel 30 includes structure for attaching the first panel to this telescoping member 28. In the exemplary embodiment the first panel 30 is threaded with an opening size and shape to adapt to the telescoping member 28. More particularly, the first panel 30 has a midpoint between the distal ends 32 and in the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 1, the first panel 30 is attached to the telescoping member 28 at the midpoint.

[0030] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the first panel 30 is designed to measure wingspan. The distal ends 32 include in finger tabs 36 which are expendable from the first panel 30. As is well known in the art, wingspan is defined as the biometric measurement from a person's middle finger of one hand to the middle finger of the other hand. In order to make this measurement, a person would stand with her back toward the upstanding member 24 and using his or her hands extent of the finger tabs 36 with their middle finger as far as possible.

[0031] As shown particularly in FIG. 2, the finger tabs 36 are extended. The subject's wingspan is measured by reading the indicia as shown in FIG. 3.

[0032] In another exemplary embodiment, the base 22 includes an anchoring member (not shown) for anchoring the case to the desired surface. For example, it is desirable for the base 22 to be used on a grass or dirt playing field. These types of surfaces can be unstable and require additional anchoring methods. Additionally, it is desirable to use the anthropometric device in accordance with this disclosure, on a concrete surface or another hard surface. Mounting members such as concrete bolts are used in those circumstances.

[0033] With particular reference to FIG. 4, there is shown an alternative embodiment of the anthropometric device in accordance with this disclosure, generally indicated by the numeral 60. The device 60 is virtually the same as the device 20 described above. However, the device 60 includes the ability to measure the height of a subject.

[0034] The device 60 includes an upstanding member 70 having a telescoping member 72. A first measuring member defining a first panel 74 is attached to the telescoping member 72. The first panel 74 has distal ends 76. The distal ends 76 are extendable relative to the first panel 74. And, similar to the exemplary embodiment shown in FIGS. 1-3, the first panel 74 includes finger tabs 78.

[0035] Additionally, the device 60 includes a second measuring member defining a second panel 80. The second panel 80 is connected to the upstanding member 70. The second panel 80 includes telescoping members 82 and 83 which are movable within the second panel 80 as is well known in the art. Also, as is well known in the art, a tightening ring 84 is used to lock and unlock the telescoping members in place.

[0036] The second panel 80 includes a height bar 86. The subject stands with his or her back to be upstanding member 70 and the second panel is moved so that the height bar 86 placed on top of the subject's head. At that point, the biometric measurement of height can be taken.

[0037] With particular reference to FIG. 5, there is shown another exemplary embodiment of the anthropometric device in accordance with this disclosure. In this exemplary embodiment, the second panel 80 includes indicia adjacent the height bar | 86. The indicia, as illustrated, are easily read and the height of the subject is then easily recorded.

[0038] With particular reference to FIG. 6, there is shown another exemplary embodiment of the anthropometric device in accordance with this disclosure based on the exemplary embodiment shown in FIGS. 1-3. In this exemplary embodiment, the device is generally indicated by the numeral 100. The device 100 includes an upstanding member 106 mounted on a base (not shown). The device 100 includes a first panel 110 which is rotatably connected to the upstanding member 106 as illustrated. In this exemplary embodiment, the device one member includes a second panel 120 taking the biometric reading of height.

[0039] In another exemplary embodiment, the second panel is similarly attached to the upstanding member in a rotatable fashion. When not in use, the first and second panels are rotated to be coincident with the upstanding member to prevent an accidental collection. Within the spirit and scope of the invention, the first and second panels in another embodiment foldable with respect to the upstanding member. In this exemplary embodiment, the first and second panels are folded when the device is not in use. This again minimizes the chance of accident or collision. In another exemplary embodiment, the first and second panels are removable with respect to the device. This makes the device more easily transportable.

[0040] In another exemplary embodiment, the panels are extendable and self-locking. Once the extension needed for biometric measurement is achieved, the panel's lot that that extension. The reading is then recorded and the measurement taken. After the measurement is taken, the self-locking mechanism is released and retracts to its home location.

[0041] As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, electronic measurement, including laser measurement is within the spirit and scope of this invention.

[0042] Also as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, various mechanical structures may be employed to facilitate the ease of extending the panels to the biometric measuring distance. In an exemplary embodiment, a rail of bearing mechanism is contemplated.

[0043] In that another exemplary embodiment, the first panel and is rotatably connected to the upstanding member. One end of the first panel includes a height bar. Upon measuring the wingspan of a subject, the first panel is rotated to a plane coincident with the upstanding member so that the height of the subject may then be taken. Thus, one panel measures more than one biometric parameter.

[0044] While the foregoing detailed description has described several embodiments of the anthropometric device in accordance with this disclosure, it is to be understood that the above description is illustrative only and not limiting of the anthropometric device. It will be appreciated that the embodiments discussed above and the virtually infinite embodiments that are not mentioned could easily be within the scope and spirit of this invention. Thus, the invention is to be limited only by the claims as set forth below.