Adjustable immobilizer apparatus and method for immobilizing a patient
US11399913B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1097
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems for immobilizing a patient are disclosed. The system includes at least one preform formed from a low melting temperature thermoplastic, so that the preform may be formed to the anatomy of the patient, at least one frame coupled to the at least one preform, and at least one support to support the anatomy of the patient. The system also includes at least one lock mechanism coupled to at least one of the frame and the support in order to couple the at least one frame to the at least one support, and at least one adjuster mechanism coupled to at least one of the at least one frame and the at least one support in order to selectively adjust a distance between the at least one frame and the at least one support while the at least one frame is coupled to the at least one support.
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