1979-02-12
1981-03-17
Michell, Robert W.
Surgery
Truss
Pad
250456, 250491, 269328, A61B 1700, G01N 2100, G01N 2300, A61G 1300
Patent
active
042561124
ABSTRACT:
A head positioner for radiologic and other medical procedures and a method for forming the head positioner are disclosed. A plastic rear component engages the backside of the patient's head, left and right plastic components engage each auditory meatus of the patient and a front component engages the nasion of the patient. Pressure is applied at the points of engagement and the components are secured to form a unitary headband structure. The headband is capable of repeated and periodic use in positioning the cranium of a human skull in precisely the same position relative to radiologic or other medical equipment. Apparatus for forming the headband structure is also disclosed.
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Kaufman Howard H.
Kopf J. David
Palecki Gerald S.
Seiler, Jr. William
David Kopf Instruments
Johnsonbaugh Bruce H.
Michell Robert W.
Shedd C. W.
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