Method and apparatus for moving and locking a monitor in a patient support system
US6973688B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16M2200/045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In accordance with at least one preferred embodiment of the present invention, a patient table is provided, the patient table comprising a patient support surface for supporting a patient during a medical procedure; a base supporting the patient support surface; a monitor displaying medical information relating to a medical procedure; and a pivot arm having a first end connected to the base and a second end connected to the monitor; a pivot release member provided on one of the monitor and the pivot arm for releasably securing the monitor and the pivot arm at predetermined angular positions with respect to the base.
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