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Multi-purpose patient chair

US7069608B2 · kind B2 · utility

11Cited by
8References
2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 31, 2003
Grant dateJul 4, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 31, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G2203/12
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical chair provides a radiolucent backrest pivotally secured to a seat section. A pivoting push bar on the backrest pivots between an operative position, where it can be used to maneuver the chair, and a storage position where it does not compromise the radiolucent property of the backrest. The chair includes a leg support section, and the backrest and leg support section pivot between a chair structure and a stretcher structure. The pivoting of the backrest and legs support section are controlled by actuators that are positioned so as not to interfere with the radiolucent property of the backrest. A foot platform on the leg support section is connected to remain substantially parallel to the seat section as the leg support section is pivoted. A remote control allows for adjusting the configuration of the chair from points distant from the medical chair.

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