US3894601A
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Surgical support
Assignee: Technibiotics Inc
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Filing: 1974-02-12
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Granted: 1975-07-15
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Expires: 1994-02-12
Abstract
Abstract A self-powered mobile support structure for use by a surgeon wherein the surgeon''s arms and legs are supportable in one of a plurality of positions to facilitate comfort and steadiness during surgery. A provision for attaching various optical devices, such as a microscope for use during micro-surgery, is included.
Inventors
- 👤 Gidon F Gestring
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 06:13
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B90/00; A61B90/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A support for use by a surgeon during a surgical operation comprising: a frame mounted on wheels; means positioned on said frame for supporting the body and limbs of said surgeon, said supporting means including a mounting assembly located over said frame, a seat fastened to said mounting assembly, a pair of foot supports fixed to said mounting assembly, means for positioning said foot supports at any one of a plurality of desired positions on said mounting assembly, a pair of arm supports fixed to said mounting assembly, means for adjusting the position of said arm supports on said mounting assembly, the positions of said seat, foot supports and arm supports relative to each being adjustable; means for moving said mounting assembly in the vertical direction relative to said frame so that said seat, foot supports and arm supports are moved together as a unit; and a source of power for driving at least one of said wheels, means for controlling the direction of rotation of said at least one of said wheels, and means for steering at least one of said wheels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A support for use by a surgeon during a surgical operation comprising: a frame mounted on wheels; means positioned on said frame for supporting the body and limbs of said surgeon, said supporting means including a mounting assembly located over said frame, a seat fastened to said mounting assembly, a pair of foot supports fixed to said mounting assembly, means for positioning said foot supports at any one of a plurality of desired positions on said mounting assembly, a pair of arm supports fixed to said mounting assembly, means for adjusting the position of said arm supports on said mounting assembly, the positions of said seat, foot supports and arm supports relative to each being adjustable; means for moving said mounting assembly in the vertical direction relative to said frame so that said seat, foot supports and arm supports are moved together as a unit; and a source of power for driving at least one of said wheels, means for controlling the direction of rotation of said at least one of said wheels, and means for steering at least one of said wheels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
85 words
A surgical support as recited in claim 1 wherein said means for controlling the direction of rotation of said wheel includes a housing mounted on said frame, a control arm pivotally mounted within and extending partially outside said housing, and switch means provided within said housing including means for activating said switch means in one mode when said control arm is pivotted in one direction and means for activating said switch means in another mode when said control arm is pivotted in the other direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A surgical support as recited in claim 1 wherein said steering means includes a housing comprising a cylindrical portion rotatably mounted on said frame, said at least one of said wheels being mounted in said housing cylindrical portion, and handle means for rotating said housing thereby steering said wheel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
A surgical support as recited in claim 1 wherein said means for moving said mounting assembly includes a screw element rotatably mounted on said frame, a carriage member threadedly cooperating with said screw element, means rigidly fastening said carriage member to said mounting assembly, and means for rotating said screw element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A surgical support as recited in claim 4 wherein said means for rotating said screw element includes a reversible motor, a source of power for driving said motor, anD a pair of switch means associated with each foot support for activating said motor in a particular direction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
A surgical support as recited in claim 1 wherein said mounting assembly comprises a first mounting member, said seat and said foot supports being mounted on said first mounting member, and a second mounting member rigidly attached to and extending upwardly from said first mounting member, said arm supports being mounted on said second mounting member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
167 words
A support for use by a surgeon during a surgical operation comprising: a frame; means positioned on said frame for supporting the body and arms of said surgeon, said supporting means including a mounting assembly located over said frame, a seat fastened to said mounting assembly, a pair of arm supports fixed to said mounting assembly, means for adjusting the position of said arm supports on said mounting assembly, the positions of said seat and arm supports relative to each other being adjustable; adjustable drive means for propelling said support along the ground in a particular desired direction; means journalled to said mounting assembly and slidably associated with said drive means for mounting a pair of foot supports thereon; a pair of foot supports mounted to said foot support mounting means at one of a plurality of positions; means for moving said mounting assembly in the vertical direction relative to said frame so that said seat, foot supports and arm supports are moved together as a unit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
167 words
A support for use by a surgeon during a surgical operation comprising: a frame; means positioned on said frame for supporting the body and arms of said surgeon, said supporting means including a mounting assembly located over said frame, a seat fastened to said mounting assembly, a pair of arm supports fixed to said mounting assembly, means for adjusting the position of said arm supports on said mounting assembly, the positions of said seat and arm supports relative to each other being adjustable; adjustable drive means for propelling said support along the ground in a particular desired direction; means journalled to said mounting assembly and slidably associated with said drive means for mounting a pair of foot supports thereon; a pair of foot supports mounted to said foot support mounting means at one of a plurality of positions; means for moving said mounting assembly in the vertical direction relative to said frame so that said seat, foot supports and arm supports are moved together as a unit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A support as recited in claim 7 wherein said foot support mounting means are telescopically positioned over said drive means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
58 words
A foot support as recited in claim 8 wherein said foot support mounting means has a vertical slot formed therein and said drive means has a pin fixed thereon which extends through said slot so that said foot support mounting means is movable in the vertical direction relative to said drive means and is fixed thereto upon rotation.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-07-14 | 1979-01-13 | 1979-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-14 | 1983-01-13 | 1983-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-14 | 1987-01-13 | 1987-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |