Title: Surgical body positioner

Abstract: Apparatus for positioning the body of a patient during open heart surgery and the like includes a pair of spaced leg supports each having a leg support surface which includes resilient thigh and calf support surfaces having a sloping contour for positioning the leg in a rotated position affording access thereto for vein removal and a foot support for supporting the foot and ankle portion at a desired elevation and pressure.

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Inventors: Spann, Donald C. (Greenville, SC, US)

Application Number: 906980
Filing Date: 1978-05-17
Publication_date: 1980-01-29
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Primary Class(es): 5/648 5/630
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US Patent Ref:

1879826	Sep, 1932	Shaffer	248/356.
3505994	Apr, 1970	Smith	5/327.
3511233	May, 1970	Holy	5/327.
3532336	Oct, 1970	Baker	259/328.
3995846	Dec, 1976	Frick	269/328.

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Primary Examiner: Watson, Robert C.
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Attorney: Bailey, Dority & Flint