Patent ID: 8234730
Filing Date: 2012-08-07
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
1. A body support apparatus for use with a spinal surgery frame having a pair of frame members that are spaced apart and parallel, the body support apparatus comprising a support that rests atop the frame members of the spinal surgery frame and that spans the space between the frame members, the support having at least one strap-receiving space defined therein, the support having an overall longitudinal dimension and an overall lateral dimension that is smaller than the overall longitudinal dimension, and at least one body support cushion assembly coupled to the support, the body support cushion assembly having a body support cushion and at least one strap fastened to a first location of the at least one body support cushion, the strap being configured for routing through the strap-receiving space of the support and beneath at least one frame member of the pair of frame members of the spinal surgery frame to couple to a second location of the at least one body support cushion thereby to retain the support and body support cushion in place relative to the spinal surgery frame, the strap extending substantially parallel with the overall lateral dimension of the support and substantially perpendicular to the overall longitudinal dimension of the support when retaining the support and body support cushion in place relative to the spinal surgery frame.