Apparatus and method for supporting pallet extending from patient table
US7077569B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for supporting a pallet extending horizontally from a patient table, including a horizontally extended pallet support for supporting a horizontally extendable pallet of a patient table, and a lifting assembly for vertically supporting the pallet support. The lifting assembly includes a lower base and at least one pair of non-intersecting front and rear lift arms holding the pallet support vertically above the lower base. Each lift arm includes a lower end pivotally connected to the lower base, an upper end pivotally connected to the pallet support, an elbow located between the lower end and the upper end, an elongated lower portion extending between the lower end and the elbow, and an elongated upper portion extending between the elbow to the upper end, with the lower portion and the upper portion connecting at an angle at the elbow.
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