Surgical table
US6721976B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G13/129
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical table which includes a patient support surface 16 for receiving a patient, a vertically-movable support column connected to and supporting the patient support surface, and a pair of four-bar linkages for laterally tilting patient support surface relative to the support column. The support column includes a base that is mounted for vertical movement between a first position in which the surgical table is movable on rollers and a second position wherein the base contacts the floor to lock the position of the surgical table during a procedure. One or more trays may be pivotally connected to the patient support surface and selectively deployed to hold objects such as surgical instruments.
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