Steris Inc.

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Ward L Sanders

Victor M Selig

Timothy Kolody

Roger J Malcolm

John Von Buelow

Vijendra Nalwad

Yury Keselman

Joseph T Sestak

Viroon Mai Ujjin

Jonathan Scheiner

Richard C Blanchard

Richard L Hansler

Bryan P Peterson

Francis John Zelina

David Jesurun

Leslie M Logue

Robert Joe Byrd

Brian E Holtz

David F McCall

Saysana Say Kongchan

Jay S Northington

Tim M Salter

Rob D Kelly

Steve Belinski

Julie R Hinson

Matthew V Sendak

Donald W Truett

Samuel E Davis

Douglas J Ansley

A radiolucent surgical table () is provided with a low shadow accessory interface profile (). The interface profile includes a plurality of interconnected curved surfaces formed along the entire outer edge of the patient support member for selective attachment to a range of medical accessory devices. The support interface includes a non-planar first connection area () having a recess () and a curved lip area () adapted to engage correspondingly formed surfaces () on a medical accessory connector (). A second connection area () of the support interface () includes a planar locating surface () formed at an angle oblique with the top surface () of the patient support member. Engagement with the locating surface by corresponding surfaces formed on the medical accessory connectors () generate a downward force that causes an increase in the engagement forces between the recess and lip areas of the interface and corresponding surfaces on the accessory connectors.

Radiolucent surgical table with low shadow accessory interface profile

A radiolucent surgical table is provided with a patient support member and includes a low shadow accessory interface profile formed by a plurality of interconnected curved surfaces disposed along the outer edge of the patient support member for selective attachment of a range of medical accessory devices. A clamping apparatus secures associated accessories to the outer edge, which has a top recess and an essentially planar and non-vertical side surface slanting inwardly from top to bottom and terminating in a flared lower edge extending beyond the bottom of the patient support member. The clamping apparatus includes an upper jaw member which has a downwardly projecting lip formed to conformably engage a section of the top recess. A lower jaw member is also included and has a hook region formed to surroundingly engage a section of the flared lower edge. The upper and lower jaw members are joined.

Surgical table and clamp system

An orthopedic traction apparatus includes in coaxial arrangement, a first tubular member anchored to a operating table or other stationary structure supporting a patient, and a second tubular member telescopically moving within the first one. A hand-crank and jack-screw mechanism is used to vary the position of the second member in relation to the first member. A tensiometer is provided at the distal end of the second member proximate a fixture adapted for attachment to a part of a patient's body. The tensiometer is based on a compressible, calibrated coil spring and is provided with a vernier scale for convenient and precise adjustment of the traction force. Alternately, the tensiometer uses a load-cell driving a digital read-out.

Orthopedic traction device

A radiolucent surgical table is provided with a patient support member and includes a low shadow accessory interface profile formed by a plurality of interconnected curved surfaces disposed along the outer edge of the patient support member for selective attachment of a range of medical accessory devices. A clamping apparatus secures associated accessories to the outer edge, which has a top recess and an essentially planar and non-vertical side surface slanting inwardly from top to bottom and terminating in a flared lower edge extending beyond the bottom of the patient support member. The clamping apparatus includes an upper jaw member which has a downwardly projecting lip formed to conformably engage a section of the top recess. A lower jaw member is also included and has a hook region formed to surroundingly engage a section of the flared lower edge. A means is provided for joining the upper and lower jaw members.

Low shadow radiolucent surgical table, clamp systems, and accessories therefore

A voice controlled surgical suite is provided for controlling a plurality of surgical apparatus by a single human. The system includes a voice recognition device adapted to recognize a plurality of predetermined speech commands from a single human and to generate a corresponding set of command output signals. A surgical table is operatively connected with the voice recognition device and is responsive to a first set of the command output signals to initiate selected surgical table movements. A surgical lighthead is similarly connected with the voice recognition system and is responsive to a second set of the command output signals to initiate selected surgical lighthead operations. In addition, surgical camera and task light devices are included in the system and are responsive to fourth and third sets of command output signals, respectively, generated by the voice recognition device to initiate selected surgical camera and surgical task light operations. The surgical apparatus has manual controls to provide redundancy, and to override voice control signals as needed.

Voice controlled surgical suite

A surgical task light is provided including a light source adapted to generate light. An elongate optical fiber carries the light generated by the light source to a remote target site. The optical fiber includes a proximal end for receiving the light generated by the light source and a distal end for emitting the light. A support member supports the optical fiber relative to the ceiling of an associated operating room and holds the optical fiber in a plurality of selected positions. A lens device is carried on the distal end of the optical fiber for focusing the light emitted from the distal end of the optical fiber into a desired selected pattern. A sterile sheath member in combination with the surgical task light provides a sterile barrier between the surgical area and the mechanical and optical portions of the task light. A re-lamping module includes a replaceable light bulb module carrying a light bulb to help facilitate replacement of the light bulb by maintenance personnel. A cooling system cools the light bulb and defines an air duct for directing an air flow through heat dissipating members. The air duct is separated from the optical light path between the light bulb and the elongate optical fiber to prevent the air flow from entering the light path to prevent dust and other contaminants from reducing the optical efficiency of the system.

Fiber optic ceiling supported surgical task light system with optical commutator and manual zoom lens

An accessory ( ) for selectively coupling with an orthopedic table (A) supports a patient's leg during surgery. The accessory includes a unitary support member ( ) formed from a radiolucent material, such as carbon fiber. A joint assembly ( ) pivotably and removably mounts the accessory to a side rail ( ) of the table.

Radiolucent split-leg accessory for a surgical table

A crutch is disclosed for providing assistance to individuals who have been injured or are physically challenged. The crutch includes two members capable of telescoping adjustment to accommodate the height of a user. A special shoulder support is used to provide comfortable support to the underarm of the user. The crutch also includes a rectangular foot, which is used to provide a more secure contact with the ground. The foot is specially designed so that is may flex in a manner similar to that of a human foot. The crutch is also capable of supporting multiple accessory items such as a beverage container and a briefcase.

Crutch

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Albion, PA, United States of America

Ward L Sanders