Support apparatus
US5699567A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2042
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
With reference to FIG. 1 , there is described a support apparatus (1) for supporting a patient at an adjustable position. A handle (5) is provided by which an operator may apply an adjusting force to the support apparatus (2). A locking mechanism (12) retains the support apparatus at a required position. A release mechanism is also provided to release the locking mechanism (12) to allow adjustment. This release mechanism comprises a cable (19), a portion of which extends in proximity to part of the handle (5) so that in use the operator may clasp the cable (19) to the handle (5) thereby to pull the cable (19) and activate the release mechanism.
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