Patient positioning device for stereotactic radiosurgery
US8973189B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B90/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for positioning and immobilizing the head of patient on a treatment table is disclosed. The device comprises a bridge member, a longitudinal arm, and two transverse arms. The bridge member is releasably mounted on the treatment table. The longitudinal arm is pivotably coupled to the upper portion of the bridge member and is arranged to be pivoted from one side of the bridge member to the other side of it, and vice versa, above the patient's head. The transverse arms are releasably secured to the longitudinal arm and are positionable along a portion of the length of the longitudinal arm. Each transverse arm is rotatable about its longitudinal axis and mounts an anatomy engagement component, e.g., a nasion pad or a bite tray, thereon which can be moved into engagement with the patient's head.
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