Supports – Brackets – Adjustable
Patent
1998-09-18
2000-06-27
Ramirez, Ramon O.
Supports
Brackets
Adjustable
606 1, E04G 300
Patent
active
060796812
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus (1) for supporting a surgical instrument in the operative environment of an imaging device comprises components all made of a material compatible for use in the operative environment of the imaging device. The components of the apparatus (1), made of such a material, include a member (32) that has a spherical surface and includes a bore (50) extending through the member along its diameter. A grip (26) has a grip surface (40) defining an aperture that is adapted to receive the member for rotatable movement within the aperture. The grip (26) extends around the member (32) in a circumferential path and has a gap (42) therein. A fastener (30) is operatively connected to the grip (26). The fastener (30) is adjustable to change the size of the gap (42) and adjust the compressive force applied to the received member (32) in the grip.
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Internet Brochure: "Mayfield.RTM./Acciss.TM. Image Guided System" revised May 11, 1998; Ohio Medical Instrument Co., Inc. OMI Surgical Products.
Lampman David A.
Molyneaux David A.
Stern Benjamin R.
Clair Eugene E.
Fry John J.
Gurin Timothy B.
Picker International Inc.
Ramirez Ramon O.
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