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Surgical head supporting and immobilizing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-03-13
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Granted: 1993-05-04
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Expires: 2012-03-13
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for supporting and immobilizing a head during ocular surgery or examination by a treating physician. A headrest is secured to a base support, the headrest having open sides and being shaped to engage a patient's head. A pair of immobilizing jaws engage the head from the side to hold the head in place. Repositionable arm platforms are provided for steadying the ocular physician's arms.
Inventors
- 👤 William U. McReynolds
- 👤 William E. McReynolds
- 👤 Ralph S. McReynolds
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:10
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/37; A61F5/3707
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus, comprising a. a base support, b. a headrest portion secured to said base support, said headrest portion having open sides, and being curved and shaped to engage only the back and top of a head when located in said headrest portion, with the sides of the head not being engaged by the headrest portion, c. a pair of head immobilizing jaws carried by said base support, one jaw being located on one side of said headrest portion and being engageable with one side of a head, and a second jaw being located on an opposite side of said headrest portion and being engageable with an opposite side of a head, d. means for adjusting said jaws in unison toward and away from said headrest portion for engagement with the sides of a head, and e. means for steadying a portion of a physician's arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus, comprising a. a base support, b. a headrest portion secured to said base support, said headrest portion having open sides, and being curved and shaped to engage only the back and top of a head when located in said headrest portion, with the sides of the head not being engaged by the headrest portion, c. a pair of head immobilizing jaws carried by said base support, one jaw being located on one side of said headrest portion and being engageable with one side of a head, and a second jaw being located on an opposite side of said headrest portion and being engageable with an opposite side of a head, d. means for adjusting said jaws in unison toward and away from said headrest portion for engagement with the sides of a head, and e. means for steadying a portion of a physician's arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus according to claim 1 in which said headrest portion is bi-concave shaped.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus according to claim 1 in which each jaw comprises a flat plate having a cushioning portion mounted thereon on a side facing said headrest portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus according to claim 1 including upright side members mounted on opposite sides of said base support juxtaposed said jaws.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus according to claim 4 in which said adjusting means comprises a threaded rod mounted for rotation in at least one of said side members and an aperture in each jaw through which said rod passes, each aperture including means threadedly engaging said rod.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus according to claim 5 in which said means threadedly engaging comprises a nut secured to each jaw at said aperture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus according to claim 5 including a hand crank secured to one end of said rod for rotating said rod.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus according to claim 4 in which said steadying means comprises at least one platform mounted on a side member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus according to claim 8 in which said platform includes a support shaft extending into a socket in said side member, and including means for retaining said shaft.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus according to claim 9 in which said retaining means comprises an adjustable collar mounted on said shaft.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus according to claim 10 in which said retaining means further comprises a lock pin extending in said side member and engaging said shaft.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus according to claim 9 including a plurality of said sockets.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus according to claim 8 including means for inclining said platform.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus according to claim 4 including means for elevating one end of said base support.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus according to claim 14 in which said elevating means comprises at least one telescoping tube vertically secured to a said side member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
31 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus according to claim 15 including a pair of said tubes, each said tube having a telescoping portion, and a cross member connecting said telescoping portions.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
30 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus according to claim 15 including a lock pin engaging a telescoping portion of said tube to retain said telescoping portion at an extended position.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus according to claim 1 including means for tilting a head when located within said apparatus.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus according to claim 18 in which said means for tilting comprises an inflatable bladder.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus according to claim 19 including a compressible bulb connected to said bladder for inflating said bladder.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
21 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus according to claim 1 including means for holding a head when located within said apparatus.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
24 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus according to claim 21 in which said holding means comprises a forehead strap secured to said base support.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
25 words
A head supporting and immobilizing apparatus according to claim 22 in which said holding means further comprises a chin strap secured to said base support.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-05-03 | 1996-11-02 | 1997-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-05-03 | 2000-11-02 | 2001-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-05-03 | 2004-11-02 | 2005-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |