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Ophthalmic surgery stretcher

US4882797A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 15, 1987
Grant dateNov 28, 1989
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G13/1245
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A stretcher is provided which is usable for ophthalmic surgery and other similar operations. It includes a pivotably mounted backrest assembly and a headrest which is pivotably mounted to the backrest assembly. The headrest is substantially narrower in width than the remainder of the stretcher to provide easier access to a patient's head. A receptacle including a locking mechanism is centrally positioned beneath the headrest. It includes a passage which receives the mounting member of a wrist rest assembly or a headrest extension assembly. The headrest extension assembly is mounted to the headrest for providing a full width surface area for the patient's head.

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