Patent ID: 8674330
Filing Date: 2014-03-18
Classification: A47B,A61B,F16M,G21F

Abstract:
1. A rollable structure for suspending a heavy radiation protective garment so as to allow easy movement in a clinical environment subject to exposure to x-radiation, the structure comprising a vertically extending frame that is attachable to a user, that permits the user to move freely around the clinical environment and to perform clinical duties without having to bear the weight of the shielding garment; the frame being vertically adjustable; upper shield support surfaces for supporting the shoulder portions of a radiation protection apron, the upper support surfaces extending outwardly from the vertical frame; a rollable lower support frame for the vertical support frame, comprising a first lower frame extending forwardly from the vertically extending frame; a pair of rollers at the lower end of the first lower frame, located forwardly of the vertically extending frame and a second lower frame located at a position other than forwardly of the vertically extending frame; a second pair of rollers located at the lower end of the second lower frame; and a midbody attachment for securing a flexible belt between the vertically extending framework and the user to allow the user to walk with the framework without the use of his hands.