Plastic surgery table
US5208928A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 1991 |
| Grant date | May 11, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G13/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgery table is provided in which a patient support portion may be tilted about a longitudinal and a lateral axis and in which torso and leg supporting portions of the table may be pivoted relative to a trunk supporting portion. A new headrest locking mechanism is disclosed whereby supporting ball and socket connections for the headrest may be locked in position with a minimum of applied torque force. In addition, a lift mechanism incorporating telescoping members is provided whereby a large variation in table height may be obtained.
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