US3746332A
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Support for hand wrist and forearm surgery
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-23
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1991-04-23
Abstract
Abstract A workbench for use in forearm, wrist, hand and finger surgery. It is formed of a ramp for the positioning of a patient''s forearm, the ramp merging into a horizontal platform for the placing of the patient''s wrist and hand. Studs project laterally from the edges of the ramp and the platform to serve for fixing elastic bands used in securing the patient''s hand and forearm to the bench. The platform has an upwardly open recess into which fits a wooden work plate. This plate serves in the sculpting of bone grafts for use in reconstructive hand surgery. A T-bar support can be attached to the platform in an upright position for the palm-down placement of the fingers to facilitate certain joint surgery procedures.
Inventors
- 👤 R Hakstian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:08
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/37; A61G; A61G13/00; A61G13/0036; A61G13/0045; A61G13/10; A61G13/12; A61G13/1205; A61G13/124
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
Workbench for use in forearm, wrist and hand surgery, said bench being formed of a ramp defining an inclined plane for the placing of the forearm of a patient and of a horizontal platform defining a flat plane for the positioning of the patient''s hand, the said planes merging one into the other at the point where the wrist is intended to lie, said workbench including means alongside said ramp and platform for fixing bands intended to secure said forearm and hand on said ramp and platform and to position the fingers and thumb, and wherein said platform is partially depressed to form a recess which opens into said horizontal plane and a wooden work plate is mounted in said recess for use in the sculpting of bones for hand grafts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
Workbench for use in forearm, wrist and hand surgery, said bench being formed of a ramp defining an inclined plane for the placing of the forearm of a patient and of a horizontal platform defining a flat plane for the positioning of the patient''s hand, the said planes merging one into the other at the point where the wrist is intended to lie, said workbench including means alongside said ramp and platform for fixing bands intended to secure said forearm and hand on said ramp and platform and to position the fingers and thumb, and wherein said platform is partially depressed to form a recess which opens into said horizontal plane and a wooden work plate is mounted in said recess for use in the sculpting of bones for hand grafts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
Workbench as claimed in claim 1, including a hand support removably fixed to and upstanding from said platform for the support of a patient''s hand in raised position, said support having an upper horizontal bar over which the area of the hand between the palm and fingers thereof rests.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
Workbench as claimed in claim 2, wherein said ramp is concave in transverse direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
128 words
Workbench for use in forearm, wrist and hand surgery, said bench comprising a metal body having side and front upright supporting walls, a top wall joining said side and front walls, said top wall having a horizontal portion and having an inclined portion merging into said horizontal portion; said bench further comprising means along said side and end walls adjacent to said top wall for fixing elastic bands intended to secure a patient''s forearm and hand on said table and to position the fingers and thumb, and wherein said platform is depressed in part to form a recess which opens into the face of said top wall and a wooden work plate is mounted in said recess for use in the sculpting of bones for hand bone grafts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
128 words
Workbench for use in forearm, wrist and hand surgery, said bench comprising a metal body having side and front upright supporting walls, a top wall joining said side and front walls, said top wall having a horizontal portion and having an inclined portion merging into said horizontal portion; said bench further comprising means along said side and end walls adjacent to said top wall for fixing elastic bands intended to secure a patient''s forearm and hand on said table and to position the fingers and thumb, and wherein said platform is depressed in part to form a recess which opens into the face of said top wall and a wooden work plate is mounted in said recess for use in the sculpting of bones for hand bone grafts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
Workbench as claimed in claim 4, including a hand support removably fixed to and upstanding from said platform for the support of a patient''s hand in raised position with fingers flexed, said support having an upper horizontal bar over which the area of the hand between the palm and fingers thereof rests.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |