Head support base unit with multi-directional capability

Details Head support base unit with multi-directional capability Head support base unit with multi-directional capability

2006-09-22

2009-06-30

Conley, Fredrick (Department: 3673)

Beds

Support means for discrete portion of user, useable with bed...

For head or neck

C005S622000, C005S643000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07552492

ABSTRACT:
A head support base unit enables enhanced capability for positioning the head of a patient at the end of a medical table, by incorporating into the handle assembly thereof an additional degree of freedom, namely rotatability along the longitudinal axis of the handle. More specifically, a pair of axially opposed, spring-biased ratchets are housed within the handle, to permit or prevent axial rotation of one end of the handle relative to the other. This enhanced flexibility an maneuverability is achieved without any added complexity, and without requiring any additional space. These advantages are further magnified if an additional like handle assembly is connected to the first handle assembly, with a link interconnected therebetween, because composite angles and off-axis positioning of the patient can be readily accommodated.

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