Medical examination table

US7640608B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Midmark Corporation · US

Inventors

• Arthur D. Smith · Greenville, US
• Bart L. Milbourn · Versailles, US
• Joseph P. Schlater · Versailles, US
• Leo R. Hanus · Tipp City, US
• Richard L. Turner · Celina, US
• Rainer B. Teufel · Columbus, US
• Jeff T. DeBord · Worthington, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 11, 2002
• Grant date: Jan 5, 2010
• Expiry date: Aug 23, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61G13/06
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A medical examination table which is movable between a lowered patient entry/exit position and a raised patient examination position. A scissor-lift assembly is provided to raise and lower the examination table. The examination table includes a drawer having a pivotal front panel which is adapted to support instruments or other items thereon when the drawer is folded to a downward position. The examination table further includes a storage pocket located beneath the backrest. The storage pocket and its contents are concealed when the backrest is lowered and are accessible when the backrest is inclined.