Patent ID: 8561226
Filing Date: 2013-10-22
Classification: A61B,A61G

Abstract:
1. An MRI transfer table configured for transferring patients wherein the table can be adapted to be used with an MRI table, the transfer table comprising: a. a mobile frame structure having a pair of sides and opposed ends and wherein the sides are longer than the ends including: (1) a lower frame; (2) an upper frame including at least two side supports; and (3) an interconnecting frame extending between the lower frame and the upper frame; b. an elongated, non-metallic patient support configured to be supported by the side supports of the upper frame; c. the elongated non-metallic patient support having a pair of sides and opposed ends and wherein the sides are longer than the ends; d. a series of connectors for detachably connecting the patient support to the upper frame of the mobile frame structure; e. the series of connectors being disposed on each side of the mobile frame structure and on each side of the patient support; f. the series of connectors engaging the opposite sides of the patient support for detachably connecting the patient support to the upper frame of the mobile frame structure; and g. the connectors being movable between a connected and disconnected position, and wherein in the connected position the patient support is attached and supported by the mobile frame structure, and wherein in the disconnected position the patient support is removed from the mobile frame structure; and h. a pair of side railings disposed on opposite sides of the patient support, and wherein the connectors include a plurality of connecting pins secured to each side railing and projecting therefrom.