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US 5,316,012 AGranted
Device for testing pin prick sensation
OwnerTzony Siegalinventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a device for testing pin prick sensation comprising a handle, at the upper end of which are located movable holding means, actuating means causing the holding means to move; and a rotatable wheel bearing pins; the holding means having the size and dimensions corresponding to those of the wheel acting as an axis for the rotation of the wheel and enabling both grasping and rotating of the wheel. The holding means may consist of two parts, being (a) moving mans moving towards (b) fixed means. The actuating means may be operated by a spring.
Claims4
A device for testing pin prick sensation comprising:
- a handle having an upper end;
- a detachable, rotatable wheel having a plurality of pins extending radially from the center of the wheel;
- movable holding means located at the upper end of the handle for holding the wheel on said upper end of the handle, said holding means providing an axis upon which the wheel rotates;
- and
- actuating means for moving the holding means such that the wheel is detached from the holding means whereby the wheel may be disposed of after said testing.
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