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Surgical support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-06-06
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Granted: 1971-01-26
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Expires: 1988-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A support for use in surgical procedure, especially microsurgical procedures, comprising a body support and an attached forearm support wherein the forearm support is adjustable in at least two directions.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Duffy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:42
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B90/00; A61B90/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
252 words
A surgical support adapted for use in microsurgery comprising a body support, means to move said body support, a forearm support adapted to support the forearms but not the hands, means to adjust the position of said forearm support horizontally and vertically and damping links attached to said body support and to said forearm support. hClaim 2. A surgical support adapted for use in microsurgery comprising a body support, means to move said body support, a forearm support adapted to support the forearms but not the hands, said forearm support having a beveled forward edge, means to adjust the position of said forearm support horizontally and vertically and damping links attached to said body support and to said forearm support. cClaim 3. The support of claim 2 where in the surface of the forearm support is substantially planar and without obstructions to free movement of the forearms across the surface of said support. oClaim 4. The support of claim 3 wherein an instrument tray is supported on said forearm support. oClaim 5. The support of claim 2 wherein cut out areas are provided for engaging a portion of the forearms of a user. hClaim 6. A surgical method which comprises providing an adjustable forearm support for a surgeon, adjusting the vertical position of said support and the horizontal position of said support and the horizontal position of said support until the forearms but not the hands of the surgeon are supported at a point adjacent and above the area to be treated.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-25 | 1974-07-27 | 1975-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-25 | 1978-07-27 | 1979-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-25 | 1982-07-27 | 1983-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |