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Cervical dilation measurement apparatus

  • US 7,811,239 B2
  • Filed: 04/11/2006
  • Issued: 10/12/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/29/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A medical device for measuring cervical dilation during delivery of a baby, the medical device being disposable within a glove and positionable about the fingers of a human hand, wherein the fingers of a human hand have an upper portion at a distal end the fingers, a palm portion at a proximal end of the fingers, a pad portion on the same face of the hand as the palm portion, a tip portion, and side portions, the medical device comprising:

  • a connecting element positionable between an index finger and a middle finger at the proximal end of the fingers;

    a first extension element movably coupled to the connecting element and positionable on a side portion of the index finger that faces the middle finger, wherein the first extension element is movable about the connecting element in at least two planes of motion;

    a second extension element movably coupled to the connecting element and positionable on a side portion of the middle finger that faces the index finger, wherein the second extension element is movable about the connecting element in at least two planes of motion;

    a first pressure measurement sensor positionable on a side portion of the index finger that faces away from the middle finger;

    a second pressure measurement sensor positionable on a side portion of the middle finger that faces away from the index finger; and

    a control element in communication with one of the connecting element, first extension element, and second extension element to provide a measurement of a distance between the first and second extension elements, the control element also in communication with the first and second pressure measurement sensors.

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