Patent ID: 7731138
Filing Date: 2010-06-08
Classification: A61M,F16B,F16M

Abstract:
1. A clamping apparatus for use in a medical environment to releasably secure a device to a support member, said clamping apparatus comprising: a flexible shaft having a first end for attachment to the support member and a second end for attachment to the device; and a clamp including a securing rod and a generally C-shaped clamping member at said first end for selectively mounting the apparatus to said support member, said clamping member having a lower portion, a middle portion extending generally upwardly from the lower portion, a first upper portion extending from the middle portion and upwardly bent relative to the middle portion, a second upper portion extending from the first upper portion and downwardly bent relative to the first upper portion forming a bend between the first and second upper portions, a first threaded aperture in the lower portion, a second threaded aperture in the bend and a third aperture in the clamp, the flexible shaft being attachable to the middle portion of the clamping member; the first and second threaded apertures each being configured for receiving the securing rod to mount the apparatus to said support member, the first aperture opening toward the first and second upper portions and the second aperture opening toward the lower portion.