Head support and stabilization system
AssigneesFrederick Sklar, Integra LifeSciences Corporation
InventorsFrederick Sklar, Charles E. Dinkler, II, Kevin R. Easton
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Abstract
A head support system that has a fixation arc system that is adjustable both vertically and horizontally and is mounted to a patient support structure. The fixation arc system is positionable adjacent to, and provides lateral support for, the patient's head. A pin support is connected to, and extends from the fixation arc system. A pin is adjustably mounted to the pin support and contacts the patient's head to provide a lateral fixation thereof. The pin has a centerline that is rotatable about two axes of motion substantially perpendicular to the pin centerline.
Claims7
A system for supporting a patient's head comprising:
- an arcuate member adapted to be positioned adjacent to and to provide support for the head, the arcuate member including a corresponding outwardly directed arcuate slot;
- a carrier adapted to be received within, movable along, and secured with respect to the slot;
- a pin post held by the carrier;
- a pin supported by the pin post via a lockable connector;
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- the lockable connector further comprising a first member supporting the pin and a second member disposed on the pin post, the first member being rotatable with respect to the pin post, the lockable connector being operable to secure the first member and pin at a desired angle with respect to the second member and pin post, wherein the first member and the second member are toothed connectors.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.