Patent ID: 9381129
Filing Date: 2016-07-05
CPC Classification: A47C,A61G,F16M

Claim Text:
1. An appendage support apparatus, comprising a framework, comprising: a first “U”-shaped member has a first lower cantilever leg and a first upper cantilever leg; a second “U”-shaped member has a second lower cantilever leg and a second upper cantilever leg; said first lower cantilever leg and said second lower cantilever leg forming a base portion; said first upper cantilever leg and said second upper cantilever leg forming a cradle portion; a pivot connection pivotally securing said first “U”-shaped member to said second “U”-shaped member, said pivot connection provides for a connection of said first “U”-shaped member and said second “U”-shaped member so as to form an “X”-shape formation and enable a scissor actuation between first “U”-shaped member and said second “U”-shaped member; a length adjustment means to selectively extend and retract at least one cantilever leg; and, wherein said base portion is configured to support said framework on a flat surface; and, wherein said cradle portion is configured to support a human appendage having a fixator attached thereto; wherein said second lower cantilever leg is provided with a rod aperture located at a position where said second bracket is affixed; wherein said rod is configured to extend through said second bracket and said rod aperture; and, wherein said clamp cylinder and said threaded thumb screw are configured to mechanically engage said rod as said thumb screw is advanced through said clamp cylinder.