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US 6,438,777 B1Granted
Surgical supporting device
AssigneeTri-Medics
InventorBradley D. Bender
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Abstract
A supporting device includes a plurality of frame elements. Each end of the frame elements is hingedly connected to one end of an adjacent frame element to define a closed structure. The length of each frame element is adjustable, and the angle formed between adjacent frame elements is adjustable.
Claims39
A supporting device, comprising:
- a plurality of frame elements, each of the frame elements having a first end and a second end opposing the first end, the first end of each frame element being hingedly connected to the second end of an adjacent frame element to define a closed structure;
- wherein a length of each frame element between the first end and the second end is selectively adjustable.
A supporting device, comprising:
- a plurality of frame elements, each of the frame elements having a first end and a second end opposing the first end, the first end of each frame element being hingedly connected to the second end of an adjacent frame element to define a closed structure, a length of each frame element between the first end and the second end being selectively adjustable and an angle formed between each pair of adjacent frame elements being selectively adjustable;
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- at least one locking mechanism releasably securing one of the selectively adjusted length of the frame element and the selectively adjusted angle between adjacent frame elements;
- wherein the locking mechanism includes a camming mechanism.
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A supporting device, comprising:
- a plurality of frame elements, each of the frame elements having a first end and a second end opposing the first end, the first end of each frame element being hingedly connected to the second end of an adjacent frame element to define a closed structure, a length of each frame element between the first end and the second end being selectively adjustable and an angle formed between each pair of adjacent frame elements being selectively adjustable;
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- at least one locking mechanism releasably securing one of the selectively adjusted length of the frame element and the selectively adjusted angle between adjacent frame elements;
- wherein the locking mechanism includes a ratchet mechanism.
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A supporting device, comprising:
- a plurality of frame elements, each of the frame elements having a first end and a second end opposing the first end, the first end of each frame element being hingedly connected to the second end of an adjacent frame element to define a closed structure;
- wherein a length of each frame element between the first end and the second end is selectively adjustable;
- and
- wherein each frame member comprises a first segment and a second segment in engagement with the first segment, the first and second segments being relatively slidable.
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A supporting device, comprising:
- a plurality of frame elements, each of the frame elements having a first end and a second end opposing the first end, the first end of each frame element being hingedly connected to the second end of an adjacent frame element to define a closed structure, a length of each frame element between the first end and the second end being selectively adjustable;
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- at least one adjusting mechanism controlling the selective adjustment of the length of a respective one of the frame elements.
A supporting device, comprising:
- a plurality of frame elements, each of the frame elements having a first end and a second end opposing the first end, the first end of each frame element being hingedly connected to the second end of an adjacent frame element to define a closed structure, a length of each frame element between the first end and the second end being selectively adjustable and an angle formed between each pair of adjacent frame elements being selectively adjustable;
- and
- at least one adjusting mechanism controlling the selective adjustment of the angle between adjacent frame elements.
A supporting device, comprising:
- a plurality of frame elements, each of the frame elements having a first end and a second end opposing the first end, the first end of each frame element being hingedly connected to the second end of an adjacent frame element to define a closed structure;
- wherein a length of each frame element between the first end and the second end is selectively adjustable;
- and
- wherein the supporting device is autoclavable.
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A supporting device, comprising:
- a plurality of frame elements, each of the frame elements having a first end and a second end opposing the first end, the first end of each frame element being hingedly connected to the second end of an adjacent frame element to define a closed structure;
- wherein an angle formed between each pair of adjacent frame elements is selectively adjustable;
- and
- wherein each frame member comprises a first segment and a second segment in engagement with the first segment, the first and second segments being relatively slidable.
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A supporting device, comprising:
- a plurality of frame elements, each of the frame elements having a first end and a second end opposing the first end, the first end of each frame element being hingedly connected to the second end of an adjacent frame element to define a closed structure, an angle formed between each pair of adjacent frame elements being selectively adjustable;
- at least one adjusting mechanism controlling the selective adjustment of the angle formed between a respective pair of adjacent frame elements;
- and
- an electric motor driving the adjusting mechanism.
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A supporting device, comprising:
- a plurality of frame elements, each of the frame elements having a first end and a second end opposing the first end, the first end of each frame element being hingedly connected to the second end of an adjacent frame element to define a closed structure, an angle formed between each pair of adjacent frame elements being selectively adjustable;
- at least one adjusting mechanism controlling the selective adjustment of the angle formed between a respective pair of adjacent frame elements;
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- a hydraulic mechanism driving the adjusting mechanism.
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A supporting device, comprising:
- a plurality of frame elements, each of the frame elements having a first end and a second end opposing the first end, the first end of each frame element being hingedly connected to the second end of an adjacent frame element to define a closed structure, an angle formed between each pair of adjacent frame elements being selectively adjustable;
- at least one adjusting mechanism controlling the selective adjustment of the angle formed between a respective pair of adjacent frame elements;
- and
- a pneumatic mechanism driving the adjusting mechanism.
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A supporting device, comprising:
- a plurality of frame elements, each of the frame elements having a first end and a second end opposing the first end, the first end of each frame element being hingedly connected to the second end of an adjacent frame element to define a closed structure;
- wherein an angle formed between each pair of adjacent frame elements is selectively adjustable;
- and
- wherein the supporting device is autoclavable.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.