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Systems, methods and apparatus of an extending column

US7497625B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 2004
Grant dateMar 3, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/4464
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which, in some embodiments, an extending column is comprised of a plurality of stacked slides that are mounted to each other through linear bearing assemblies that allow the extending column to telescope inward and outward. Some embodiments of the extending column have a synchronization mechanism between each slide to extend each slide in equal distances relative to each other.

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