Patent ID: 8046851
Filing Date: 2011-11-01
Classification: A61B,A61G

Abstract:
1. A single surface system useful for continuous support, transfer and treatment of an individual throughout a plurality of medical environments and procedures comprising: a primary single surface having a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis; a single surface transport and transfer frame constructed and arranged for reversible engagement with said primary single surface; at least one single surface-to-frame interface means for effecting reversible engagement of said primary single surface and said frame; each said single surface to frame interface means including (1) a single surface supporting member in adjustable engagement with said frame, and (2) supporting member engagement means constructed and arranged for self-aligning reversible engagement with said supporting member; and at least one auxiliary block assembly effective for reversible attachment of auxiliary components to said system, including a first means for releasable engagement with a matable receiving surface and a second means for releasable engagement with an auxiliary pole or an auxiliary locking ring; wherein said first means for releasable engagement includes at least one release mechanism coupled to a self-lock catch; said self-lock catch having at least one locking tab which provide positive locking engagement when inserted within said matable receiving surface, and is deflected by operation of said release mechanism to enable retraction from said matable receiving surface; whereby engagement of said single surface-to-frame interface means results in reproducible positioning of said primary single surface upon said frame with respect to both the longitudinal and lateral axes of said primary single surface.