US3873841A
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Device for positioning subject for x-ray
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-28
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Granted: 1975-03-25
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Expires: 1993-11-28
Abstract
Abstract A device for positioning and restraining children for X-rays in which a seat type device is pivotally attached to a base, whereby the restrained child can be X-rayed in all positions through use of X-ray film mounted on an upright board member disposed adjacent the seat. A pair of side-by-side restraining means are adapted for pivotal movement adjacent one another to provide means to substantially completely hold the child''s arms, torso and legs against movement. The restraining means and their respective pivot points are adjustable to accomodate children of various sizes.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin Cabansag
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:15
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B6/00; A61B6/04; A61B6/0407; A61B6/0421
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
In a positioner adapted to be disposed adjacent a sheet of Xray film for restraining a child being X-rayed: a base; a seat member rotatably mounted on said base; a pair of side-by-side radiotransparent restraining means contoured to the shape of said child''s body and mounted to said seat member for pivotal rotation toward and away from each other about horizontal axes; releasable attachment means associated with said restraining means to secure said restraining means in a position toward one another when attached; whereby said pair of restraining means is adapted when positioned toward one another to substantially enclose and restrain a child placed therebetween and supported by said seat in a seated, upright position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
In a positioner adapted to be disposed adjacent a sheet of Xray film for restraining a child being X-rayed: a base; a seat member rotatably mounted on said base; a pair of side-by-side radiotransparent restraining means contoured to the shape of said child''s body and mounted to said seat member for pivotal rotation toward and away from each other about horizontal axes; releasable attachment means associated with said restraining means to secure said restraining means in a position toward one another when attached; whereby said pair of restraining means is adapted when positioned toward one another to substantially enclose and restrain a child placed therebetween and supported by said seat in a seated, upright position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
The positioner of claim 1 including: horiZontally extending pivot means mounting each of said pair of restraining means to said seat member; said pivot means associated with each one of said restraining means being displaceable in a horizontal plane toward and away from one another whereby each of said restraining means is horizontally moveable toward or away from each other to substantially enclose and accommodate children of various sizes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
93 words
The positioner of claim 2 wherein said pivot means includes: block members displaceably mounted on said seat members; horizontal hinge elements mounted on each of said block members; said hinge elements adapted to mate with corresponding hinge elements on the base of said restraining means; variable screw spring adjustment means disposed between said seat member and said block members and adapted to permit said block members to move in a horizontal plane; whereby the distance between each one of said pair of restraining means may be varied by actuation of said adjustment means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The positioner of claim 3 wherein said restraining means are adapted to swing away from each other about said hinge elements on the base of said restraining means for ease of placement and removal of said child in said positioner.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The positioner of claim 1 including: attachment means fixed to the underside of said base for releasably but firmly holding said base to a supporting structure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The positioner of claim 5 wherein said attachment means comprises suction cups mounted on the underside of said base.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The positioner of claim 1 wherein said seat is rotatable through 360* relative to said base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The positioner of claim 1 wherein each of said restraining means includes radiotransparent leg contoured restraining means horizontally extending therefrom and adapted to enclose and for projection of said child''s legs therethrough.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
The positioner of claim 1 wherein said releasable attachment means includes: a first pair of self-attaching radiotransparent straps extending across an upper portion of said restraining means; and a second pair of self-attaching radiotransparent straps extending across an intermediate portion of said restraining means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
The positioner of claim 1 including an X-ray film support means comprising: a pair of substantially parallel radiotransparent board members rigidly affixed at the lower end thereof to said base, and extending vertically adjacent said restraining means; said vertical board members adapted to receive X-ray film therebetween.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
The positioner of claim 10 wherein said X-ray film support means additionally includes a vertically displaceable bracket member disposed between said parallel board members, said bracket member adapted to hold X-ray film elements of various sizes and at various positions in said film support means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-24 | 1978-09-23 | 1979-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-24 | 1982-09-23 | 1983-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-24 | 1986-09-23 | 1987-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |