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US4045011A
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Armboard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-27
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Granted: 1977-08-30
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Expires: 1996-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A generally planar support member is detachably securable to a medical table and has an upper surface for receiving the arm of a patient thereon. Brace means depending from the support member abut the table to stabilize the support member in a generally horizontal position. Means are also provided for draining fluids from the upper surface.
Inventors
- 👤 John L. Ford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:20
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G13/00; A61G13/10; A61G13/12; A61G13/1205; A61G13/1235; A61G13/128; A61G13/129
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
An armboard for detachable securement to a medical table and for supporting the arm of a patient during medical or surgical procedures, said armboard comprising: a. a generally planar support member having an inboard edge and an outboard edge, and having an upper surface for receiving an arm thereon; b. attachment means carried proximate the inboard edge of said support member for detachably affixing said armboard to said table; and c. brace means carried by and depending from said support member and inclined toward said inboard edge and having a free end for abutting said table and for stabilizing said support member in a generally horizontal position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
An armboard for detachable securement to a medical table and for supporting the arm of a patient during medical or surgical procedures, said armboard comprising: a. a generally planar support member having an inboard edge and an outboard edge, and having an upper surface for receiving an arm thereon; b. attachment means carried proximate the inboard edge of said support member for detachably affixing said armboard to said table; and c. brace means carried by and depending from said support member and inclined toward said inboard edge and having a free end for abutting said table and for stabilizing said support member in a generally horizontal position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
73 words
The armboard of claim 1, further including adjustment means carried by said brace means for operatively adjusting the slope of said support member, said adjustment means comprising: a. a first member carried proximate the free end of said brace means and having a substantially horizontal bore extending therethrough; and b. an elongate second member having one end for abutting said table and extensively and retractively movable with the bore of said first member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The armboard of claim 2, further including: a. an internal spiral screw flight carried within the bore of said first member; and b. an external spiral screw flight carried by said second member and matingly received within said internal spiral screw flight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The armboard of claim 1, further including: means defining at least one fluid conducting channel impressed into the upper surface of said support member; and b. a drain carried by said support member and communicating with said channel for relief of fluids from said support member.
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) | 1980-08-29 | 1981-02-28 | 1981-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-29 | 1985-02-28 | 1985-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-29 | 1989-02-28 | 1989-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |