Patent ID: 7462189
Filing Date: 2008-12-09
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A spinal treatment apparatus for applying a spinal treatment force to a patient, comprising: a. a base portion; b. a telescoping support mounted on and extending upwardly from the base portion, the telescoping support including a bottom member and a top member, the top member moveably engaged with the bottom member so that the top member has a retracted position and an extended position, the telescoping support constructed so as to be capable of withstanding a force imparted on the top member, the force corresponding to the spinal treatment force, while in both the retracted position and the extended position; c. a spinal distraction device mounted on the top member of telescoping support that applies the spinal treatment force to the patient; d. a linear electrical motor that moves the top member vertically relative to the bottom member, thereby moving the spinal distraction device to a selected vertical position; e. a treatment bed, capable of supporting the patient, affixed to the bottom member of the telescoping support; and f. a counterweight affixed to the bottom member of the telescoping support to balance at least a portion of the force imparted on the top member.