US4506872A
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Device for mounting accessories on a patient support apparatus
Assignee: Siemens AG
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Filing: 1983-08-16
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Granted: 1985-03-26
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Expires: 2003-08-16
Abstract
Abstract A device for mounting accessories for a patient support apparatus which has a frameless x-ray permeable platform. In order to be able to apply accessories in the head region of the patient and still be able to make radiographs in this region, the device includes a stirrup member having a shape which is matched to the exterior edge contour of the region of the platform for the head region, gripping members applied on lateral portions of the stirrup member and an arrangement for urging the lateral portions together to clamp the gripping members onto the edge of the platform after the device has been telescoped thereon. The device also includes at least one mounting track or rail to provide a base for mounting the accessories.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans Westerberg
- 👤 Enar Leandersson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:12
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G13/00; A61G13/10; A61G13/101; A61B; A61B6/00; A61B6/04; A61B6/0407; A61B6/0442; A61G2210/00; A61G2210/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A device for mounting accessories for a patient supporting apparatus having a frameless, x-ray permeable platform, said device comprising a stirrup member having two lateral portions and having a shape matched to the exterior edge contour of a region of the platform to surround said region, said stirrup member having gripping means for engaging a portion of the edge of the platform, said stirrup having at least one mounting track for providing a mounting base for accessories and having clamping means for connecting the lateral portions together and for urging the gripping means into tight engagement on the edge of the platform when the device is assembled on the platform.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
110 words
A device for mounting accessories for a patient supporting apparatus having a frameless, x-ray permeable platform, said device comprising a stirrup member having two lateral portions and having a shape matched to the exterior edge contour of a region of the platform to surround said region, said stirrup member having gripping means for engaging a portion of the edge of the platform, said stirrup having at least one mounting track for providing a mounting base for accessories and having clamping means for connecting the lateral portions together and for urging the gripping means into tight engagement on the edge of the platform when the device is assembled on the platform.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the stirrup member at one end has a continuation forming a rigid connection between the two lateral portions thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the clamping means includes a threaded fastener received in a nut.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the gripping means comprise channel members disposed on the stirrup member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said clamp means is positioned at one end of the two lateral portions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
A device according to claim 5, wherein the stirrup member includes a bar member rigidly interconnecting the two portions at an end opposite said clamping means, said bar member being constructed of an x-ray permeable material and extending beneath the platform when the device is mounted thereon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein the bar member has a profile matched to the shape of the platform profile.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
126 words
A device for mounting accessories for a patient supporting apparatus having a frameless, x-ray permeable platform, said device for mounting comprising a stirrup member having a shape matched to the exterior edge contour of a region of the platform to surround said region, said stirrup member having gripping means for engaging a portion of the edge of the platform and including a bar member positioned at one end and extending underneath the platform, said bar member consisting of an x-ray permeable material, said stirrup member having at least one mounting track for providing a mounting base for accessories and having clamping means for urging the gripping means into tight engagement on the edge of the platform when the device for mounting is assembled on the platform.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
126 words
A device for mounting accessories for a patient supporting apparatus having a frameless, x-ray permeable platform, said device for mounting comprising a stirrup member having a shape matched to the exterior edge contour of a region of the platform to surround said region, said stirrup member having gripping means for engaging a portion of the edge of the platform and including a bar member positioned at one end and extending underneath the platform, said bar member consisting of an x-ray permeable material, said stirrup member having at least one mounting track for providing a mounting base for accessories and having clamping means for urging the gripping means into tight engagement on the edge of the platform when the device for mounting is assembled on the platform.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device according to claim 8, wherein the bar member has a shape which is matched to the profile of the platform.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
162 words
A device for mounting accessories for a patient supporting apparatus having a frameless, x-ray permeable platform, said device comprising a stirrup member having a shape matched to the exterior edge contour of a region of the platform to surround said region, said stirrup member having gripping means for engaging a portion of the edge of the platform, said stirrup member having at least one mounting track for providing a mounting base for accessories and having clamping means for urging the gripping means into tight engagement on the edge of the platform when the device is assembled on the platform, said stirrup member including two lateral portions interconnected at one end by a rigid connection and at the opposite end by the clamping means, said clamping means comprising at least one threaded nut received on an end of one of said lateral portions, and a threaded fastener mounted for rotation relative to the other of said portions and being threaaded in said nut.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
162 words
A device for mounting accessories for a patient supporting apparatus having a frameless, x-ray permeable platform, said device comprising a stirrup member having a shape matched to the exterior edge contour of a region of the platform to surround said region, said stirrup member having gripping means for engaging a portion of the edge of the platform, said stirrup member having at least one mounting track for providing a mounting base for accessories and having clamping means for urging the gripping means into tight engagement on the edge of the platform when the device is assembled on the platform, said stirrup member including two lateral portions interconnected at one end by a rigid connection and at the opposite end by the clamping means, said clamping means comprising at least one threaded nut received on an end of one of said lateral portions, and a threaded fastener mounted for rotation relative to the other of said portions and being threaaded in said nut.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device according to claim 10, wherein the means for gripping comprise channel-shaped members disposed on the lateral portions.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 11, wherein each of the channel members are provided with a mounting track for providing the mounting base for accessories.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
95 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the two lateral portions are interconnected at one end by a rigid connection and at the opposite end by the clamping means, said clamping means comprising a center member with a right-handed threaded portion at one end and a left-handed threaded portion at the other end and a pair of complementary threaded nuts secured to the lateral portions so that rotation of the center member in one direction causes spreading of said portions and rotation in the opposite direction causes the two portions to move toward each other.
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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) | 1988-03-25 | 1988-09-24 | 1989-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-03-25 | 1992-09-24 | 1993-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-03-25 | 1996-09-24 | 1997-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |