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Obstetric chair

US4221370A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 20, 1978
Grant dateSep 9, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 20, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G15/005
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

To support a patient in an obstetric chair positioned for the convenience of the physician, the patient-receiving portion of the chair is mounted for changes in elevation and for different attitudes and includes channel-like thigh supports which confine the thighs of the patient and a recessed seat portion for supporting the buttocks of the patient. The backrest is vertical to the seat portion and has a central section extending slightly forward with two recessed portions and an overhanging back portion to further confine the patient between curved side portions. The channel-like thigh supports may be adjusted in angle with respect to each other and the seat portion is cut away to permit access to the perineum.

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