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US4387888A
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Table apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-01-29
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Granted: 1983-06-14
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Expires: 2001-01-29
Abstract
Abstract A table designed for the positioning of the human body includes sections movable independently of each other and jointly in cooperation with adjacent sections to enable a human body to be placed in various positions. The table includes a base frame with a central rod. First and second thoracic leaves are pivotally secured to the central rod. A rear frame is pivotally connected to the base frame and an inomate plate is pivotal on the rear frame. Each of these pivotal frames and leaves includes lock and release mechanisms.
Inventors
- 👤 James Marinakis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G13/00; A61G13/02; A61G13/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
248 words
Table apparatus for supporting a body, comprising, in combination: frame means, including a central rod; support means for supporting the frame means; head supporting means adjustably secured to the frame means for supporting the head portion of the body; thoracic leaf means, including a first leaf and a second leaf pivotally secured to the central rod and independently movable on the rod to a plurality of positions; first lock means for locking the first thoracic leaf in any of the plurality of positions and for releasing the first thoracic leaf from a locked position; second lock means for locking the second thoracic leaf in any of the plurality of positions and for releasing the second thoracic leaf from a locked position; first release means connected to the first and second lock means for substantially simultaneously releasing the first and second thoracic leaves from their locked positions; rear frame means secured to and movable on the frame means between an up position and a down position; third lock means for locking the rear frame means in its up and its down positions; second release means for releasing the rear frame means from its locked positions; inomate plate means secured to and movable with the rear frame means and pivotable thereon between a closed position and an open position; fourth lock means for locking the inomate plate means in the open and in the closed positions; and third release means for releasing the inomate plate means from its locked positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
248 words
Table apparatus for supporting a body, comprising, in combination: frame means, including a central rod; support means for supporting the frame means; head supporting means adjustably secured to the frame means for supporting the head portion of the body; thoracic leaf means, including a first leaf and a second leaf pivotally secured to the central rod and independently movable on the rod to a plurality of positions; first lock means for locking the first thoracic leaf in any of the plurality of positions and for releasing the first thoracic leaf from a locked position; second lock means for locking the second thoracic leaf in any of the plurality of positions and for releasing the second thoracic leaf from a locked position; first release means connected to the first and second lock means for substantially simultaneously releasing the first and second thoracic leaves from their locked positions; rear frame means secured to and movable on the frame means between an up position and a down position; third lock means for locking the rear frame means in its up and its down positions; second release means for releasing the rear frame means from its locked positions; inomate plate means secured to and movable with the rear frame means and pivotable thereon between a closed position and an open position; fourth lock means for locking the inomate plate means in the open and in the closed positions; and third release means for releasing the inomate plate means from its locked positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the frame means includes means for pivoting the frame means relative to the support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the rear frame means includes a rear frame pivotally secured to the frame means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the frame means includes a first side member; a second side member; a first end member secured to the first and second side members; and a second end member secured to the first and second side members remote from the first end member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 4 in which the head supporting means is secured to the first end member of the frame means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 4 in which the support means includes a plate secured to the first and second side members of the frame means between the first and second end members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 6 in which the frame means is movably secured to the plate of the support means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 7 in which the frame means further includes lock means for locking the frame means in one of a plurality of positions relative to the support means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 4 in which the central rod of the frame means is secured to the first end member between the first and second side members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
103 words
The apparatus of claim 9 in which the first lock means includes a first pin secured to the frame means, a first bar secured to the first thoracic leaf and having a plurality of notches for receiving the first pin for locking the first thoracic leaf in any position of the plurality of positions, and the second lock means includes a second pin secured to the frame means and a second bar secured to the second thoracic leaf and having a plurality of notches for receiving the second pin for locking the second thoracic leaf in any position of the plurality of positions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus of claim 10 in which the first release means includes a first lever secured to the first bar for moving the first bar away from the first pin, and a second lever secured to the second bar for moving the second bar away from the second pin.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 10 in which the frame means further includes cross member means secured to the first and second side members, and the first and second pins are secured to the cross member means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus of claim 12 in which the first release means includes means movably secured to the cross member means for moving the first bar away from the first pin and for moving the second bar away from the second pin.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
95 words
The apparatus of claim 13 in which the means movably secured to the cross members includes first cam means secured to the cross members for moving the first bar away from the first pin, first cable means secured to the first end member and to the first cam means for moving the first cam means, second cam means secured to the cross members for moving the second bar away from the second pin, and second cable means secured to the first end member and to the second cam means for moving the second cam means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
62 words
The apparatus of claim 13 in which the first release means further includes a first lever secured to the first thoracic leaf and to the first bar for moving the first bar away from the first pin, and a second lever secured to the second thoracic leaf and to the second bar for moving the second bar away from the second pin.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-06-13 | 1986-12-13 | 1987-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-06-13 | 1990-12-13 | 1991-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-06-13 | 1994-12-13 | 1995-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |