Apparatus for positioning a leg during surgery
US-2024366412-A1 · Nov 7, 2024 · US
Surgical assembly
US8997749B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8997749-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113250381-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Priority date | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Publication date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
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A surgical assembly ( 20 ) comprises a post ( 100 ) having a longitudinally extending axis ( 104 ), a support ( 56 ) for resisting movement of the post in a negative longitudinal direction, and a platform ( 70 ) offset from the support in a positive longitudinal direction. The platform includes an opening ( 82 ) through which the post projects. The opening includes a throat ( 86 ). The post has a first dimension which renders the post incapable of passing through the throat and a second dimension which renders the post capable of passing through the throat. Alternate embodiments in which the post can be removably engaged with the support and platform and disengaged therefrom without translating the post in the longitudinal direction are also disclosed.
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We claim: 1. A surgical assembly comprising: a post having a longitudinally extending axis, the post comprising a pole and a retainer; a support for resisting movement of the post in a negative longitudinal direction; a platform offset from the support in a positive longitudinal direction, the platform having an opening through which the post projects, the opening having a throat; wherein the retainer is a sleeve that circumscribes the pole and is longitudinally positionable…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US8997749B2 cover?
- A surgical assembly ( 20 ) comprises a post ( 100 ) having a longitudinally extending axis ( 104 ), a support ( 56 ) for resisting movement of the post in a negative longitudinal direction, and a platform ( 70 ) offset from the support in a positive longitudinal direction. The platform includes an opening ( 82 ) through which the post projects. The opening includes a throat ( 86 ). The post has…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Drake Jesse Scott, Libby Dustin T, Allen Medical Systems Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61G13/0036. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Apr 07 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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