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Noninvasive head fixation method and apparatus

US5207688A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 1991
Grant dateMay 4, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/101
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A noninvasive head fixation method and apparatus uses a flexible and compressible bladder which contacts and is deformed to conform to the shape of the patient's nasion in order to immobilize the patient's head during a medical procedure.

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