US3604023A
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True lateral body positioning arrangement for radiography
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-27
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Granted: 1971-09-14
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Expires: 1989-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A body and support arrangement is provided for adjusting and supporting a patient lying laterally recumbent upon flat examination tables where the body members must be maintained immobile and aligned as nearly as possible parallel with respect to the top of the table and positioned as if in a lateral, vertical stance. A plurality of positioner blocks are provided having body member accepting notches or bridges and surfaces for holding the ankles and knees, and supporting the abdomen and pelvis in a true lateral position.
Inventors
- 👤 Edmond J Lynch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:45
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C20/00; A47C20/02; A47C20/021; A47C20/027; A61; A61B; A61B6/00; A61B6/04; A61B6/0407; A61B6/0442; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/05; A61G7/065; A61H; A61H1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
312 words
A true lateral-recumbent-positioning arrangement for radiography of a patient, comprising, four spaced positioner blocks formed of X-ray permeable and semiradiolucent stiff, semiyielding material for adjusting and holding the ankles and knees and for adjusting and supporting the abdomen, lumbar and thoracic spines and pelvis of a patient horizontally colinear with respect to the top surface of an X-ray examination table, said positioner blocks consisting of a crest positioner block, an abdomen positioner block, a knee positioner block, and an ankle positioner block, said crest positioner block consisting of a segment of a cylinder having an inclined-round surface for placing under and adjusting and supporting the lumbar and thoracic spines and pelvis of said patient colinearally with respect to said top surface of said X-ray examination table, said abdomen positioner block consisting of a wedge of triangular cross section having a sloping flat surface for adjusting and supporting the anterior portion of said abdomen of said patient and for preventing said patient from rolling forwardly and for maintaining a true lateral-recumbent position of said patient, said knee positioner block having oppositely facing arcuate portions providing an upper notch and a lower notch and having an intermediate bridge portion of relatively narrow dimension between said notches for adjusting and supporting the knees of said patient, with said knees being superimposed and aligned in a true lateral position, and said ankle positioner block having oppositely facing arcuate portions providing narrower upper and lower notches and having a wider bridge portion which accommodates the greater space between the ankles of said patient, with said ankles being superimposed, one above the other, without discomfort of contacting the ankle bones of said patient, whereby said ankles, knees, abdomen, lumbar and thoracic spines and pelvis of said patient can be positioned horizontally colinear in respect to said top surface of said X-ray examination table for radiography of said patient.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
312 words
A true lateral-recumbent-positioning arrangement for radiography of a patient, comprising, four spaced positioner blocks formed of X-ray permeable and semiradiolucent stiff, semiyielding material for adjusting and holding the ankles and knees and for adjusting and supporting the abdomen, lumbar and thoracic spines and pelvis of a patient horizontally colinear with respect to the top surface of an X-ray examination table, said positioner blocks consisting of a crest positioner block, an abdomen positioner block, a knee positioner block, and an ankle positioner block, said crest positioner block consisting of a segment of a cylinder having an inclined-round surface for placing under and adjusting and supporting the lumbar and thoracic spines and pelvis of said patient colinearally with respect to said top surface of said X-ray examination table, said abdomen positioner block consisting of a wedge of triangular cross section having a sloping flat surface for adjusting and supporting the anterior portion of said abdomen of said patient and for preventing said patient from rolling forwardly and for maintaining a true lateral-recumbent position of said patient, said knee positioner block having oppositely facing arcuate portions providing an upper notch and a lower notch and having an intermediate bridge portion of relatively narrow dimension between said notches for adjusting and supporting the knees of said patient, with said knees being superimposed and aligned in a true lateral position, and said ankle positioner block having oppositely facing arcuate portions providing narrower upper and lower notches and having a wider bridge portion which accommodates the greater space between the ankles of said patient, with said ankles being superimposed, one above the other, without discomfort of contacting the ankle bones of said patient, whereby said ankles, knees, abdomen, lumbar and thoracic spines and pelvis of said patient can be positioned horizontally colinear in respect to said top surface of said X-ray examination table for radiography of said patient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A true laterial-recumbent-positioning arrangement as recited in claim 1, wherein each said positioner block is formed of a stiff, semiyielding material of the class of Styrofoam, Styrene, and Ethafoam.
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) | 1974-09-13 | 1975-03-15 | 1975-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-13 | 1979-03-15 | 1979-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-13 | 1983-03-15 | 1983-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |