US4579111A
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Lumbar lamenectomy pad
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-02-02
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Granted: 1986-04-01
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Expires: 2004-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A support pad is provided so that a patient may be placed on an operating a table in the prone position and provided for ease in breathing and accessibility to the patient's back and lumbar area. Since this is particularly necessary to perform an operation known and a lumbar lamenectomy the current invention is herein called a "lumbar lamenectomy pad". Provision is also made to support the head to ease the air passage and to restrain the arms so as to further immobilize the patient.
Inventors
- 👤 Joe C. Ledesma
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:57
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G13/00; A61G13/10; A61G13/12; A61G13/1205; A61G13/121; A61G13/1235; A61G2200/00; A61G2200/30; A61G2200/32; A61G2200/325; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/15; Y10S5/00; Y10S5/922
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A support system for a reclining individual lying prone on his stomach comprising in combination: a base cushion two bolsters attached to said base cushion, said two bolsters being individually shaped as rectangular pyramids whose end cross section is a triangle and whose base rests upon said cushion, the dimensions of each of said two bolsters being such that the length of each bolster is equal to the length of said base cushion and the width of each said bolster at its base is equal to one half the width of said base pad whereby there is no space between the two bolsters; means for supporting a multiplicity of said individual's limbs and appendages; and means for preventing an individual from rolling while laying in the prone position on the stomach while allowing for expansion and compression of the chest cavity and simultaneously providing access to said individual's entire back and lumbar region.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A support system for a reclining individual lying prone on his stomach comprising in combination: a base cushion two bolsters attached to said base cushion, said two bolsters being individually shaped as rectangular pyramids whose end cross section is a triangle and whose base rests upon said cushion, the dimensions of each of said two bolsters being such that the length of each bolster is equal to the length of said base cushion and the width of each said bolster at its base is equal to one half the width of said base pad whereby there is no space between the two bolsters; means for supporting a multiplicity of said individual's limbs and appendages; and means for preventing an individual from rolling while laying in the prone position on the stomach while allowing for expansion and compression of the chest cavity and simultaneously providing access to said individual's entire back and lumbar region.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A support system, as recited in claim 1, wherein said base cushion consists of a resilient material formed in a rectangular shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A support system, as recited in claim 1, wherein means for supporting a multiplicity of said individual's limbs and appendages comprise a head rest and a multiplicity of restraints.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A support system, as recited in claim 3, wherein said multiplicity of restraints comprise two arm restraints mounted to opposite sides of said bolsters.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A support system, as recite in claim 3, wherein each of said arm restraints comprises a rectangular piece of flexible material for encircling said individual's arm and means for fastening loose end of said material firmly yet removably.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
A support system, as recited in claim 5, wherein said means for fastening comprise a hook and loop pile fastener attached to the free end of said piece of flexible material and mating hook and loop pile fastener attached to the sloping side wall of said bolster.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A support system as recited in claim 1, further comprising upholstery which covers said bolsters and said base cushion.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-31 | 1993-09-30 | 1994-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-03-31 | 1997-09-30 | 1998-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |