US4482138A
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Body positioner
Assignee: Span America Medical Systems Inc
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Filing: 1979-04-09
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Granted: 1984-11-13
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Expires: 1999-04-09
Abstract
Abstract Body positioning apparatus for aiding the support of a joint of a patient is illustrated wherein a foam block carries a pressure receiving foam element. Such apparatus is useful for positioning the body of a patient during open heart surgery and the like in a pair of spaced leg supports each having a leg support surface which includes resilient thigh and calf support surfaces having a sloping contour for positioning the leg in a rotated position affording access thereto for vein removal. The foam block and pressure receiving foam element may be used separately or with other positioning apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald C. Spann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 03:20
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G13/00; A61G13/10; A61G13/12; A61G13/1205; A61G13/1245; A61G2200/00; A61G2200/50; A61G2200/56; A61G7/00; A61G7/05; A61G7/065; A61G7/075; A61G7/0755
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
Body positioning apparatus for aiding in the support of a joint of a patient comprising: a support block means constructed of resilient deformable material having a stable base surface generally broadened relative to the height thereof for supporting said block means; a recess opening formed in said support block means; and a vertically adjustable support means also constructed of resilient deformable material frictionally received in said recess opening and held therein at a desired elevated position by such friction offering a yieldable adjustable support in the area of said joint; whereby the support point may be adjusted vertically with respect to the support block to reduce pressure at the joint.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
Body positioning apparatus for aiding in the support of a joint of a patient comprising: a support block means constructed of resilient deformable material having a stable base surface generally broadened relative to the height thereof for supporting said block means; a recess opening formed in said support block means; and a vertically adjustable support means also constructed of resilient deformable material frictionally received in said recess opening and held therein at a desired elevated position by such friction offering a yieldable adjustable support in the area of said joint; whereby the support point may be adjusted vertically with respect to the support block to reduce pressure at the joint.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said adjustable support means includes a piece of said resilient deformable material arranged in a curl.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said curl includes upper beveled support surfaces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure set forth in claim 2, wherein said curl is a coiled strip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
68 words
Body positioning apparatus for aiding in the support of a joint of a patient comprising: a support block means constructed of resilient deformable material; a recess opening formed in said support block means, and a support member also constructed of resilient deformable material having outwardly extending free edges; whereby the support point may be adjusted vertically with respect to the support block to reduce pressure at the joint.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
68 words
Body positioning apparatus for aiding in the support of a joint of a patient comprising: a support block means constructed of resilient deformable material; a recess opening formed in said support block means, and a support member also constructed of resilient deformable material having outwardly extending free edges; whereby the support point may be adjusted vertically with respect to the support block to reduce pressure at the joint.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The structure set forth in claim 5 wherein said free edges form a curl and are deformable outwardly from a central portion.
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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) | 1987-11-13 | 1988-05-14 | 1988-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-11-13 | 1992-05-14 | 1992-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-11-13 | 1996-05-14 | 1996-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |