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US4064401A
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Headholder assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-02-04
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Granted: 1977-12-20
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Expires: 1996-02-04
Abstract
Abstract An improved assembly is disclosed to orient and immobilize the head of a patient for the purpose of taking x-ray pictures. The size of the assembly is adjustable to readily fit different patient accomodating means (e.g. a table, chair or the like). The assembly is free to move in any of a plurality of directions in order to conveniently engage the head of the patient. The assembly can be moved out of the way of the patient so as to allow easy access to or exit from the patient accomodating means.
Inventors
- 👤 Danny Alden Marden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:24
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B6/00; A61B6/04; A61B6/0407; A61B6/0421; A61B6/50; A61B6/501
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
In combination: first and second support arms, connecting means extended between said support arms, an elongated member having attached to one end thereof means adapted to fit a portion of a human head, clamping means having means by which to receive said connecting means and said elongated member in substantially perpendicular directions with respect to one another, means to respectively join each end of said connecting means to said first and second support arms at least one end of said connecting means having a sleeve portion formed therein, and spacer means, said spacer means connected between said sleeve portion and said means to join so as to selectively vary the length of said connecting means between said first and second support arms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
In combination: first and second support arms, connecting means extended between said support arms, an elongated member having attached to one end thereof means adapted to fit a portion of a human head, clamping means having means by which to receive said connecting means and said elongated member in substantially perpendicular directions with respect to one another, means to respectively join each end of said connecting means to said first and second support arms at least one end of said connecting means having a sleeve portion formed therein, and spacer means, said spacer means connected between said sleeve portion and said means to join so as to selectively vary the length of said connecting means between said first and second support arms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
144 words
An assembly for supporting and positioning a human head, said assembly comprising: first and second support arms, each of said support arms having a respective slot formed therein, connecting means extending between said support arms at the slots formed therein, an elongated member having attached to one end thereof means adapted to fit a portion of the human head, clamping means having openings to receive said connecting means and said elongated member in substantially perpendicular directions with respect to one another, means by which to change the position of said connecting means along said slots formed in said support arms to thereby move said head fitting means relative to the position of the head, and space means received by said connecting means to selectively vary the length of said connecting means so as to adjust the distance between said first and second support arms.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
144 words
An assembly for supporting and positioning a human head, said assembly comprising: first and second support arms, each of said support arms having a respective slot formed therein, connecting means extending between said support arms at the slots formed therein, an elongated member having attached to one end thereof means adapted to fit a portion of the human head, clamping means having openings to receive said connecting means and said elongated member in substantially perpendicular directions with respect to one another, means by which to change the position of said connecting means along said slots formed in said support arms to thereby move said head fitting means relative to the position of the head, and space means received by said connecting means to selectively vary the length of said connecting means so as to adjust the distance between said first and second support arms.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
The combination recited in claim 2, wherein said clamping means includes restraining means to selectively secure the position of said clamping means at a point along said connecting means, said restraining means adapted to be adjusted in order to change the position of said clamping means to a location along the length of said connecting means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
80 words
The assembly recited in claim 2, including first and second legs, means to pivotably engage a first of said first and second support arms to a first of said and second legs, and means to removably engage the second of said first and second support arms to the second of said first and second legs, whereby said first and second support arms and said connecting means are adapted to be pivoted around the first of said first and second legs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
61 words
The assembly recited in claim 4, wherein a portion of each of said first and second legs is tapered, the tapered portion of said first and second legs engaged to said first and second support arms, and means fitted over the tapered portion of each of said first and second legs to provide support for said first and second support arms.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The assembly recited in claim 5, wherein said means fitted over the tapered portion of said first and second legs is at least one ring means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
62 words
The assembly recited in claim 2, including first and second foot means, said first foot means connected at one end thereof to one of said first and second legs, and said second foot means connected at one end thereof to the other of said first and second legs, said first and second foot means providing support for said first and second legs.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The assembly recited in claim 7, including means to adjust the length of said first and second foot means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-12-19 | 1981-06-20 | 1981-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-19 | 1985-06-20 | 1985-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-19 | 1989-06-20 | 1989-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |