Noninvasive head fixation method and apparatus
US5207688A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 1991 |
| Grant date | May 4, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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