Patient support apparatus
US7328469B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G13/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient support system particularly suited for pediatric twin separation surgery. The patient support system includes a frame coupled to a swing circle that has a plurality of holes about the perimeter. A patient support structure is coupled to the swing circle, and disposed in a fixed relationship to the frame after rotation of the swing circle relative to the frame. A chain-and-sprocket mechanism is coupled to the frame and swing circle and positioned within the frame. At least one support leg depends from the frame, and may extend or retract relative to the frame. A drape cage is coupled to the frame for supporting a surgical drape thereon. At least one support wheel is connected to the support leg, and adapted to be interchangeably fixed in a static position and rotatable to move the frame. A substantially identical second frame may be connected in series to the frame for operative procedures.
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