Calf support assembly for a maternity bed foot support and abduction assembly
US7581266B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G13/125
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A foot support and abduction assembly includes an abductor-mounted foot support configured for pivotal attachment proximate a foot end of a maternity bed. A calf support assembly, for mounting to the foot support, includes a housing for removably attaching the calf support to the foot support. The housing includes a spring-biased pin for releasably securing the housing to the foot support and at least one mounting stud configured for insertion into a keyhole aperture on the foot support. A calf support portion is adjustably mounted to the housing by a ball-type pivot mount. An adjustment mechanism is provided for selectively fixing the position of the calf support portion relative to the housing. The adjustment mechanism includes a slidable sleeve for locking the ball-type pivot, and a threaded rod or a cam shaft arranged to shift the slidable sleeve.
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