Anterior pelvic support device for a surgery patient
Patent 5390383 Issued on February 21, 1995. Estimated Expiration Date: 
November 15, 2013. 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.
November 15, 2013. 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 References 2735738 3844550 Arthroscopic leg holder Patient support frame for posterior lumbar laminectomy Limb restraint Universal leg holder Patent #: 4913413 InventorApplicationNo. 152845 filed on 11/15/1993US Classes:5/624, Lower body portion5/621, With body member support or restrainer128/877, Intravenous limb restrainers/supports (e.g., armboards, etc.)128/882Leg or footExaminersPrimary: Trettel, Michael F.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61G 013/00AbstractAn improved anterior pelvic support device is provided for use in securely and safely positioning a patient during a surgical procedure, such as hip or pelvis surgery. The support device comprises a double-ended bracket arm having a pair of padded support members at opposite ends thereof and adjustably carried on a bracket post adapted for secure mounting as by clamping onto an operating table. The bracket arm is adjustably positioned to support the patient lying on one side in a lateral decubitis position, with the padded support members applied to bony prominences particularly such as the symphysis pubis and the lower side anterior superior iliac spine. The support device is used in combination with a posterior pelvic support plate, and a pair of anterior-posterior chest support plates to retain the patient in a secure and stable manner during surgery.Field of SearchBODY PROTECTING OR RESTRAINING DEVICES FOR PATIENTS OR INFANTS (E.G., SHIELDS, IMMOBILIZERS)Restrainers and immobilizers (e.g., strait jackets, etc.) Intravenous limb restrainers/supports (e.g., armboards, etc.) Leg or foot With body member support or restrainer Lower body portion SUPPORT MEANS FOR DISCRETE PORTION OF USER, USEABLE WITH BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT For lower body portions | |
