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Device for positioning a patient

US6216294A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 1998
Grant dateApr 17, 2001
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G2200/32
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for positioning patients for diagnostic and therapeutic uses having, in particular a horizontally disposed bearer element for the patient (i.e., such as a table). In addition, at least one inflatable or pump-up-able cushion is provided with which the position of the patient, or specific regions of the patient's body, can be altered.

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