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Microsurgical operating unit
Assignee: JD Moller Optische Werke GmbH
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Filing: 1968-11-21
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Granted: 1971-03-02
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Expires: 1988-11-21
Abstract
Abstract A microsurgical operating unit which is mounted on the ceiling of an operating theater. This unit serves to combine all of the apparatus necessary for carrying out a microsurgical operation, such as a microscope, the illuminating light sources, the electrical and pneumatical operating instruments, the anaesthetizing apparatus, and is provided with suitable fittings and connectors for the operating instruments. All of the equipment can be remote-controlled by the operating surgeon himself.
Inventors
- 👤 Jorg A Draeger
- 👤 Friedrich J Klein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:04
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B18/00; A61B18/04; A61B18/12; A61B18/1206; A61B90/00; A61B90/50; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/007; G; G02; G02B; G02B7/00; G02B7/001; A61B2018/00636; A61B2018/0066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
A microsurgical operating unit comprising, in combination, a boxlike housing adapted to be mounted on the ceiling of an operating theater, a support column mounted in said housing and being vertically adjustable, said housing comprising a drive means for said support column, a swivel arm mounted on said support column and carrying a microscope, said swivel arm being adapted to adjust the position of the microscope vertically and horizontally, a motor-driven horizontal swivel arm mounted on one side of said housing, a terminal box supported on the free end of said swivel arm and said terminal box including fittings for various operating apparatus and operating instruments such as a cautery, a mirror, and suction apparatus, a vertically adjustable extension disposed on said horizontal swivel arm, an instrument table mounted on said vertically adjustable extension, a light source mounted on said adjustable support column, a plurality of light sources adjustably mounted on at least one of said housing and said horizontal swivel arm, a supporting arm supported on said housing, and an anaesthetizing apparatus mounted on said supporting arm, a surgeon''s chair, a foot control switch means connected to said surgeon''s chair, and a control line connected to said foot control switch means and to said terminal box and serving to control the various operating apparatus and movement of said swivel arms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
221 words
A microsurgical operating unit comprising, in combination, a boxlike housing adapted to be mounted on the ceiling of an operating theater, a support column mounted in said housing and being vertically adjustable, said housing comprising a drive means for said support column, a swivel arm mounted on said support column and carrying a microscope, said swivel arm being adapted to adjust the position of the microscope vertically and horizontally, a motor-driven horizontal swivel arm mounted on one side of said housing, a terminal box supported on the free end of said swivel arm and said terminal box including fittings for various operating apparatus and operating instruments such as a cautery, a mirror, and suction apparatus, a vertically adjustable extension disposed on said horizontal swivel arm, an instrument table mounted on said vertically adjustable extension, a light source mounted on said adjustable support column, a plurality of light sources adjustably mounted on at least one of said housing and said horizontal swivel arm, a supporting arm supported on said housing, and an anaesthetizing apparatus mounted on said supporting arm, a surgeon''s chair, a foot control switch means connected to said surgeon''s chair, and a control line connected to said foot control switch means and to said terminal box and serving to control the various operating apparatus and movement of said swivel arms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A microsurgical operating unit as defined in claim 1, characterized in that said vertically adjustable extension of said horizontal swivEl arm on which said instrument table is mounted is a telescopically movable supporting rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A microsurgical operating unit as defined in claim 1, characterized in that electrical conductors are positioned within said terminal box and extend within said swivel arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A microsurgical operating unit as defined in claim 1 characterized in that the seat of said surgeon''s chair is adjustable in the vertical direction by means of a drive motor controlled by said foot control switch means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A microsurgical operating unit as defined in claim 1 characterized in that said swivel arm for vertically and horizontally adjusting said microscope consists of several arm portions mutually interconnected by drive motors which are controlled by means of said foot control switch means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
FR1076123A
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US3029106A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-01 | 1974-08-31 | 1975-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-01 | 1978-08-31 | 1979-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-01 | 1982-08-31 | 1983-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |