Ge Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC

David M Robbins

Jeffrey Pattee

John Matthew Simmons

Lonnie B Weston

Brett Alan Karaus

Paul A Jacob

An apparatus is provided for securely positioning a medical device that prevents movement of one end of the device by applying a single force. The apparatus allows a doctor to depress a pedal, which is connected to a pedal housing by way of a single shaft. Connected to the ends of the shaft are two separate linkage members. The first linkage member is attached to a ratcheting mechanism that steers the pedal into the locked position. The second linkage member is connected to a cam within the pedal housing that drives a spring-loaded plunger assembly. When the pedal is in the locked position the plunger assembly is in contact with the floor, thereby preventing movement of the device. To release the braking device, the doctor depresses the pedal slightly, which causes the ratcheting mechanism to allow the pedal, and therefore the plunger assembly, to return to their unlocked positions.

Rachet locking brake for medical devices

A patient table, which is movable in at least one of a vertical direction and a tiltable direction. The patient table comprises: a base; a patient support surface; a support mechanism connected to the base and the support mechanism moving the patient support surface in at least one of a vertical direction and a tiltable direction; and a telescopic cover enclosing the support mechanism, the telescopic cover expanding and constructing with movement of the support mechanism.

Method and apparatus for covering an adjustable patient table

A brake for a medical table ( ) includes a speed detector ( ) for determining when the table speed is greater than a threshold value. If the table is moving at greater than the threshold value, the brake is prevented from engaging to prevent the patient from being jolted. When the brake is engaged, teeth ( ) of a brake tooth member ( ) mesh with a groove set assembly ( ). The teeth have central planes (A). Each of the teeth has sidewalls that define planes (P and P ) which make acute angles with respect to the respective central planes. A position detector ( ) warns an operator when the brake is not engaged. A linear bearing assembly ( ) guides the brake into the engaged position. A pawl assembly ( ) hold the brake in the engaged position until released.

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Sandy, UT, United States of America

David M Robbins