Method and apparatus for moving and locking a monitor in a patient support system

In accordance with at least one preferred embodiment of the present invention, a patient table is provided, the patient table comprising a patient support surface for supporting a patient during a medical procedure; a base supporting the patient support surface; a monitor displaying medical informat...

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Main Authors PATTEE JEFFREY W, SIMMONS JOHN MATTHEW, BARKER DAVID E
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 13.12.2005
Edition7
Subjects
BLASTING
CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY
DIAGNOSIS
ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS
FRAMES, CASINGS, OR BEDS OF ENGINES OR OTHER MACHINES ORAPPARATUS NOT SPECIFIC TO AN ENGINE, MACHINE, OR APPARATUSPROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
FUNERAL DEVICES
GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVEFUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS
HEATING
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
LIGHTING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS
STANDS OR SUPPORTS
SURGERY
THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
TRANSPORT OR ACCOMODATION FOR PATIENTS
WEAPONS
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Summary:In accordance with at least one preferred embodiment of the present invention, a patient table is provided, the patient table comprising a patient support surface for supporting a patient during a medical procedure; a base supporting the patient support surface; a monitor displaying medical information relating to a medical procedure; and a pivot arm having a first end connected to the base and a second end connected to the monitor; a pivot release member provided on one of the monitor and the pivot arm for releasably securing the monitor and the pivot arm at predetermined angular positions with respect to the base.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20010682860