Head positioner
US4256112A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 1979 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/101
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A head positioner for radiologic and other medical procedures and a method for forming the head positioner are disclosed. A plastic rear component engages the backside of the patient's head, left and right plastic components engage each auditory meatus of the patient and a front component engages the nasion of the patient. Pressure is applied at the points of engagement and the components are secured to form a unitary headband structure. The headband is capable of repeated and periodic use in positioning the cranium of a human skull in precisely the same position relative to radiologic or other medical equipment. Apparatus for forming the headband structure is also disclosed.
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