Radiolucent iliac crest support frame
Patent 4923187 Issued on May 8, 1990. Estimated Expiration Date: 
March 10, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
March 10, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesHead restraining device for cervical support brace Immobilizing apparatus for performing medical and paramedical procedures Rotationally contoured lumbar cushion Patent #: 4796315 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 321973 filed on 03/10/1989US Classes:5/648, For lower body portions5/601, Adapted for imaging (e.g., X-ray, MRI)5/630, SUPPORT MEANS FOR DISCRETE PORTION OF USER, USEABLE WITH BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT5/925HIGHLY FRICTIONAL MATERIALExaminersPrimary: Watson, Robert C.International ClassA61G 013/00AbstractA radiolucent iliac crest support frame for supporting the iliac crest of a person and maintaining the person's spine in a substantially straight horizontal position is disclosed. The support frame comprises a radiolucent sheet, means for causing the sheet to grip the horizontal surface when the sheet is placed on the surface, means for supporting the iliac crest of a person above the sheet and for maintaining the person's spine in a substantially straight horizontal position, and means for adjustably attaching the supporting means to the radiolucent sheet. The supporting means preferably are two oblong radiolucent pillows adjustably attached to the sheet by means of fastener pads and strips whereby the position of the pillows can be adjusted to accommodate patients of different sizes. | |
