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US4180254A
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Surgical apparatus
Assignee: National Research Development Corp UK
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Filing: 1978-04-03
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Granted: 1979-12-25
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Expires: 1998-04-03
Abstract
Abstract Surgical apparatus for locating a patient lying on his side to facilitate hip surgery by the so-called Southern approach comprises a first platform part to support the patient's lower hip, two posts upstanding from respectively opposite sides of this part to engage the patient about the rear and front of his pelvis, a second platform part extending from the first part to support the patient's lower leg, at least one further post upstanding from the second part, and a third platform part connected to the further post above the second part to support the patient's upper leg. Preferably the first posts are adjustable in mutually opening and closing manner, such posts are respectively shorter and longer, all posts are adjustable in height, and the third platform part is adjustably tilted.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan J. C. Lee
- 👤 Robin S. M. Ling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:58
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G13/00; A61G13/10; A61G13/12; A61G13/0036; A61G13/0081; A61G13/1205; A61G13/1225; A61G13/123; A61G13/1245; A61G2200/00; A61G2200/30; A61G2200/32; A61G2200/322
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
Surgical apparatus for locating a patient lying on his side comprising a first platform part to support the lower hip of the patient, two first posts upstanding from respectively opposite sides of said first platform part to engage about the rear and front of his pelvis, a second platform part extending from the first such part to support the lower leg of the patient, at least one second post upstanding from said second platform part, and a third platform part connected to said second post in superposed disposition above said second platform part to support the upper leg of the patient.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
Surgical apparatus for locating a patient lying on his side comprising a first platform part to support the lower hip of the patient, two first posts upstanding from respectively opposite sides of said first platform part to engage about the rear and front of his pelvis, a second platform part extending from the first such part to support the lower leg of the patient, at least one second post upstanding from said second platform part, and a third platform part connected to said second post in superposed disposition above said second platform part to support the upper leg of the patient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said first posts are adjustable in mutually closing and opening manner.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein one of said first posts is shorter to engage the lowermost buttock of the patient, and the other of said first posts is higher to engage the uppermost frontal pelvic region of the patient.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said first posts are adjustable in height.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus according to claim 4 wherein each said second post is adjustable in height.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said third platform part is inclined to support said upper leg with the foot raised.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said third platform part is adjustably tiltable to support said upper leg with the foot raised.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
67 words
Apparatus according to claim 5 wherein said first posts are adjustable in mutually opening and closing manner, one of said first posts is shorter to engage the lowermost buttock of the patient, the other of said first posts is higher to engage the uppermost frontal pelvic region of the patient, and said third platform part is adjustably tiltable to support said upper leg with the foot raised.
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) | 1982-12-24 | 1983-06-25 | 1983-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-24 | 1987-06-25 | 1987-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-24 | 1991-06-25 | 1991-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |