Buoyometer
OwnerMichael Frederick Koerschnerinventor
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Abstract
Invention is a device to allow a person to self-measure hydrostatic weight. The method comprises of using the device (Buoyometer) in a pool or other body of liquid of known density to counter the force of gravity pulling the body downwards. The point of neutral buoyancy—that is the point where the Buoyometer's buoyancy exactly equals the gravitational force is measured and from that hydrostatic weight is calculated. Hydrostatic weight is then used to assess body density—and thus body composition—using previously determined empirical equations.
Claims2
A device (the Buoyometer) and method of self-determining the hydrostatic weight of one's body by:
- a) Submerging fully in a liquid of known density;
- b) Fully exhaling air from lungs/mouth;
- c) Pulling Buoyometer—perpendicular to surface of the liquid—towards body until neutral buoyancy is attained (buoyant force exactly equal to force of gravity), and, at that moment;
- d) Marking the depth of the Buoyometer's submersion by sealing the column of liquid of known density with a finger to “read” the depth of the Buoyometer submersion that was necessary to attain neutral buoyancy.
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