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Head support
Assignee: Duke University
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Filing: 1982-09-30
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Granted: 1985-03-12
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Expires: 2002-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A head support for examination of a subject who is oriented in a prone position on a platform which includes a base positioned on the platform, at least one flange extending from the base, a faceplate connected to the flange defining a support for cooperating with the face of the subject such that a forehead portion of the subject is supported at a first end portion of the faceplate and a chin portion of the subject is supported at a second end portion of the faceplate while the subject is in the prone position and a mechanism for adjusting the position of the faceplate with respect to the flange and for controlling the degree of extension of the subject which is necessary for performing the examination of the subject.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis R. S. Osborne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:05
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G13/00; A61G13/10; A61G13/12; A61G13/1205; A61G13/121; A61G2200/00; A61G2200/30; A61G2200/32; A61G2200/325; A61G7/00; A61G7/05; A61G7/065; A61G7/07; A61G7/072
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A head support for examination of a subject who is oriented in a prone position on a platform, comprising: a base positioned on said platform; at least one flange extending from said base; a faceplate connected to said flange defining a support for cooperating with the face of said subject such that a forehead portion of said subject is supported at a first end portion of said faceplate and a chin portion of said subject is supported at a second end portion of said faceplate while said subject is in said prone position; and means for rotatably adjusting said faceplate with respect to each said flange and for controlling the degree of extension of said subject which is necessary for performing said examination of said subject wherein said at least one said flange further comprises a first and second flange located on opposing sides of said faceplate, said first and second flange each has a first and second arcuate slot formed therein and wherein said means for rotatably adjusting said faceplate with respect to each said flange further comprises adjustable securing means disposed within each said first and second arcuate slot for selectively interconnecting and positioning said faceplate with respect to said first and second flanges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A head support for examination of a subject who is oriented in a prone position on a platform, comprising: a base positioned on said platform; at least one flange extending from said base; a faceplate connected to said flange defining a support for cooperating with the face of said subject such that a forehead portion of said subject is supported at a first end portion of said faceplate and a chin portion of said subject is supported at a second end portion of said faceplate while said subject is in said prone position; and means for rotatably adjusting said faceplate with respect to each said flange and for controlling the degree of extension of said subject which is necessary for performing said examination of said subject wherein said at least one said flange further comprises a first and second flange located on opposing sides of said faceplate, said first and second flange each has a first and second arcuate slot formed therein and wherein said means for rotatably adjusting said faceplate with respect to each said flange further comprises adjustable securing means disposed within each said first and second arcuate slot for selectively interconnecting and positioning said faceplate with respect to said first and second flanges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A head support as set forth in claim 1, wherein said head support further comprises a radioluscent material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A head support as set forth in claim 1, further comprising means connected to said faceplate for controlling the position of the head of subject.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A head support as set forth in claim 3, wherein said means for controlling the position of the head further comprises strap means connected to said faceplate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A head support as set forth in claim 1, wherein said at least one slot further comprises a first and second slot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A head support as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a support mounted on said faceplate adjacent said second end portion for supporting a lower end portion of the chin of said subject.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A head support as set forth in claim 1, wherein said faceplate has an opening formed therein for receiving the face of said subject.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A head support as set forth in claim 1, wherein said faceplate is substantially U-shaped and further comprises at least one support member extending therefrom operatively connected to said at least one flange.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
A head support as set forth in claim 8, wherein said at least one support member further comprises a first and second support member extending from opposite sides of said faceplate.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-03-11 | 1988-09-10 | 1989-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-03-11 | 1992-09-10 | 1993-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-03-11 | 1996-09-10 | 1997-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |