Apparatus for supporting an adjustable surgical platform
US8414597B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/363
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one aspect, an apparatus for supporting an adjustable surgical platform is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a supporting platform portion with a body portion that defines bore along a central axis. Arm portions with engaging means extend radially from the supporting platform portion. The apparatus also includes a shaft portion extending from the supporting platform portion in a first direction, with a shaft body portion that defines a bore along a longitudinal axis B. The bore of the shaft body portion is in communication with the bore of the supporting platform portion. The apparatus further includes a base portion connected to the shaft portion, and that defines a bore in communication with the bore of the shaft portion and the bore of the supporting platform portion. Mounting means are configured to secure the base portion to a region of interest of a living subject.
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