Patent · US Expired

Surgical supporting device

US6438777B1 · kind B1 · utility

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39Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 30, 2000
Grant dateAug 27, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G13/1255
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A supporting device includes a plurality of frame elements. Each end of the frame elements is hingedly connected to one end of an adjacent frame element to define a closed structure. The length of each frame element is adjustable, and the angle formed between adjacent frame elements is adjustable.

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