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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8132278 | Sterile operating table extension A flat table extension is removably attached to one end of an operating table via a support mechanism that is connected with one of the operating table support legs. The support mechanism includes a pair of support posts, one of which is rotated from a first ... | 03/13/2012 |
| 7426930 | Dual compression pad for surgical positioner units A dual compression foam pad arrangement for use with surgical postioner devices is formed from a single pair of cloverleaf-shaped foam pieces. The foam piece in contact with the patient is more porous than the foam piece in contact with the positioner support plate ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7415741 | Surgical patient positioner extension unit A modular surgical patient positioner unit is formed by attaching a plastic linear extension board to a peg board by means of a perforated metal bridging plate. An elongated metal support bar is fastened along one side of the linear extension board for added strengt... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7380299 | Operating table support clamp In accordance with the invention, a first lever is employed to secure a surgical knee positioner unit to the operating table and a second lever is employed to positionally adjust the surgical knee positioner, per se. ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 6953443 | Tibial distraction device A simple tibial distraction device includes a simple height-adjustable limb support triangle for positioning a patient's knee during surgery. The triangle includes a slidable support plate for carrying a Steinman pin, as well as a foot support strap to apply tractio... | 10/11/2005 |
