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US3971538A
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Surgical instrument support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-09-16
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Granted: 1976-07-27
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Expires: 1995-09-16
Abstract
Abstract A device for holding surgical instruments so that they can be positioned at any desired orientation with respect to an operating table. The holding device comprises a sterilizable instrument holding hook which is detachably connected to one of a pair of pivotally connected, movable arms which have the other movable arm connected to a rotatable mounting means for mounting the device on the operating table. Brake or clutch means are interposed between the arms and between one arm and the mounting means for controlling the movement of the arms with respect to each other and with respect to the operating table.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack M. Marvich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:20
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G13/00; A61G13/10; A61B; A61B90/00; A61B90/50; A61G13/101
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
356 words
A device for holding surgical instruments, comprising: clamping means attached to a table; mounting means rotatably attached to said clamping means so that said mounting means can be rotated with respect to said table; a first movable arm having two ends and pivotally connected at one end to said mounting means; a first brake means connecting said first movable arm at said one end to said mounting means to provide selectively adjustable pivotal engagement between said first movable arm and said mounting means, said first brake means including a pair of facially engaged discs located between said mounting means and said first movable arm one end, each disc having a groove defined in a rear surface thereof in which an outer surface of said first movable arm and said mounting means are respectively engaged; a second movable arm having two ends and pivotally connected at one end to the other end of said first movable arm, said second movable arm having a longitudinal bore in the other end thereof; a second brake means connecting said second movable arm one end to the other end of said first movable arm to provide selectively adjustable pivotal engagement between said first and second movable arms, said second brake means including a pair of facially engaged discs located between said second movable arm one end and said first movable arm other end, each disc having a groove defined in a rear surface thereof in which an outer surface of said first and second movable arms are respectively engaged; an instrument supporting hook detachably mounted on said other end of said second movable arm for supporting surgical instruments, said instrument supporting hook being formed of an autoclavable material; and locking means on said second movable arm including a lever pivotally mounted on said second arm and having a finger on one end thereof adapted to fit into an access hole in said second arm, and biasing means mounted on said second arm and attached to said lever to bias said finger into said access hole for releasably engaging said supporting hook, to detachably lock said hook to said second movable arm.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
356 words
A device for holding surgical instruments, comprising: clamping means attached to a table; mounting means rotatably attached to said clamping means so that said mounting means can be rotated with respect to said table; a first movable arm having two ends and pivotally connected at one end to said mounting means; a first brake means connecting said first movable arm at said one end to said mounting means to provide selectively adjustable pivotal engagement between said first movable arm and said mounting means, said first brake means including a pair of facially engaged discs located between said mounting means and said first movable arm one end, each disc having a groove defined in a rear surface thereof in which an outer surface of said first movable arm and said mounting means are respectively engaged; a second movable arm having two ends and pivotally connected at one end to the other end of said first movable arm, said second movable arm having a longitudinal bore in the other end thereof; a second brake means connecting said second movable arm one end to the other end of said first movable arm to provide selectively adjustable pivotal engagement between said first and second movable arms, said second brake means including a pair of facially engaged discs located between said second movable arm one end and said first movable arm other end, each disc having a groove defined in a rear surface thereof in which an outer surface of said first and second movable arms are respectively engaged; an instrument supporting hook detachably mounted on said other end of said second movable arm for supporting surgical instruments, said instrument supporting hook being formed of an autoclavable material; and locking means on said second movable arm including a lever pivotally mounted on said second arm and having a finger on one end thereof adapted to fit into an access hole in said second arm, and biasing means mounted on said second arm and attached to said lever to bias said finger into said access hole for releasably engaging said supporting hook, to detachably lock said hook to said second movable arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 1, further including bolts for connecting said movable arms together and to said mounting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said movable arms are pivotal through an angle of 360° with respect to each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said mounting means is rotatable through an angle of 360° with respect to said table.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said hook is U-shaped, with one leg shorter than the other.
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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) | 1979-07-27 | 1980-01-26 | 1980-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-27 | 1984-01-26 | 1984-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-27 | 1988-01-26 | 1988-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |