Patent ID: 6298507
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: A61G

Abstract:
An adjustable table attachment apparatus adapted for attachment to an operating table for receiving and supporting various attachments above the operating table, comprising:a generally U-shaped tubular frame having vertical legs adapted at their lower ends to be removably received and secured on opposed sides of an operating table by clamps attached to longitudinal rails on the opposed sides of the operating table, and at least one tubular rail extending horizontally between an upper end of said legs a distance above the operating table; anda rigid generally rectangular top platform having one end adapted to be removably received and supported on said at least one horizontally-extending rail and a contiguous generally rectangular main portion extending generally horizontally outward from said at least one horizontally-extending rail when supported thereon a distance above the operating table to cover and shield a portion of the body of a patient laying on one side on the operating table and to support surgical instruments placed on said platform main portion during a surgical procedure;said frame and tubular rail and said top platform supported thereon being adjustably positionable between a head end and a foot end of the operating table, and adjustably raised and lowered to selected positions relative to the operating table.