Abstract A rigid panel member having a resiliently padded and covered upper surface is provided. The panel member is preferably approximatley 30 inches in length and one foot in width although a slightly larger panel may be used if desired. One transverse end edge portion of the panel member rotatably supports the bight portion of the U-shaped member for oscillation about its longitudinal axis and with the bight portion extending lengthwise of the end edge portion. The bight portion is of a slightly greater width than the panel member and the U-shaped member includes a pair of parallel legs which project laterally outwardly of one side of the opposite ends of the bight portion at generally 90* relative thereto. The ends of the legs remote from the bight portion terminate in oppositely out turned support arm portions and the remote ends of the support arm portions terminate in right angulated terminal ends which generally parallel the aforementioned legs. Upstanding foot receiving stirrups are removably clip supported from the support arm portions and the panel member may be supported from the top surface of an available table or similar support with the bight portion and at least the adjacent ends of the U-shaped member also resting upon the support. After thus positioned a female patient may be placed upon her back with her buttocks supported on the end of the panel member remote from the U-shaped frame or member, with knees drawn upwardly and her feet positioned within the stirrups, the panel member being positioned upon the associated supportive table with the end of the panel member from which the U-shaped frame is supported spaced slightly from the end of the table. In this manner, a portable examining unit is provided which may be transported to under-developed or remote areas for the purpose of facilitating gynecological or obstetrical examinations.
In combination, a panel member including long opposite side edges and short opposite end edges, a generally U-shaped frame including a pair of generally parallel legs interconnected at one pair of corresponding ends by means of a bight portion extending and secured therebetween, the other pair of ends of said legs including means defining foot rest portions, means pivotally supporting said bight portion from one end edge portion of said panel member for oscillation of said bight portion about an axis extending transversely of said panel member and lengthwise of said bight portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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In combination, a panel member including long opposite side edges and short opposite end edges, a generally U-shaped frame including a pair of generally parallel legs interconnected at one pair of corresponding ends by means of a bight portion extending and secured therebetween, the other pair of ends of said legs including means defining foot rest portions, means pivotally supporting said bight portion from one end edge portion of said panel member for oscillation of said bight portion about an axis extending transversely of said panel member and lengthwise of said bight portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The combination of claim 1 wherein said bight portion is of a length greater than the width of said panel member at a point spaced from said axis equal to the spacing between said foot rest portions and said axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The combination of claim 1 wherein said foot rest portions include laterally outwardly oppositely directed end portions carried by the ends of said legs remote from said bight portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The combination of claim 3 wherein said foot rest portions include stirrup shaped foot stall members removably rotatably supported from said oppositely directed end portions for angular displacement thereabout.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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The combination of claim 4 wherein said oppositely directed end portions terminate outwardly in terminal end portions directed toward the center axis of said bight portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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the combination of claim 1 wherein said panel member is covered on one side face thereof with a resilient cushion panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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The combination of claim 6 including a wear resistant cover sheet secured over said cushion panel.