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Autopsy table
Assignee: JEWETT REFRIGERATOR Co IN
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Filing: 1973-07-09
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Granted: 1975-04-29
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Expires: 1993-07-09
Abstract
Abstract An autopsy table comprising an upstanding base, a cylindrical skirt telescopically mounted on the base for vertical and rotational movement relative thereto, and a table affixed to the upper end of the skirt for movement therewith to orient the table in variously selective adjustable positions, both vertically and rotatively. A mechanically driven actuating rod is connected, through a structural supporting structure, to the skirt for vertically adjusting the latter. A spring is provided for counterbalancing the weight of the table superstructure imposed on the actuating rod. The skirt is attached to a ring supported for free rotatable movement on circumferentially spaced antifriction thrust bearings forming a part of the skirt supporting structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert P Kaplan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:38
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B9/00; A47B9/04; A47B13/00; A47B13/02; A47B13/023; A61; A61G; A61G13/00; A61G13/0027; A47B2200/00; A47B2200/0035; A47B2200/005; A47B2200/0056; A47B2200/0059
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
An autopsy table comprising: an upstanding base; a cylindrical skirt telescopically mounted on said base; a table rigidly secured to the upper end of said skirt for movement therewith; means mounting said skirt for free rotatable movement relative to said base; means releasably locking said skirt in a selective rotatably adjusted position relative to said base; means supporting said skirt for vertical movement relative to said base; means for guiding said skirt during said vertical movement thereof relative to said base; said supporting means including a mechanical drive means having a vertically axially movable actuating rod mounted centrally of said base; means connecting said skirt to said actuating rod, said mounting means including a fixed support ring; a plurality of circumferentially spaced thrust bearings mounted on said support ring; and a rotatable ring connected to said skirt and supported on said thrust bearings for free rotational movement relative thereto, said fixed support ring being provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced, upstanding lugs secured to the inner peripheral edge thereof; each of said thrust bearings having a recessed portion for receiving one of said lugs; a retainer plate mounted on each of said lugs in spaced relation to said thrust bearing for defining a groove receiving a portion of said rotatable ring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
An autopsy table comprising: an upstanding base; a cylindrical skirt telescopically mounted on said base; a table rigidly secured to the upper end of said skirt for movement therewith; means mounting said skirt for free rotatable movement relative to said base; means releasably locking said skirt in a selective rotatably adjusted position relative to said base; means supporting said skirt for vertical movement relative to said base; means for guiding said skirt during said vertical movement thereof relative to said base; said supporting means including a mechanical drive means having a vertically axially movable actuating rod mounted centrally of said base; means connecting said skirt to said actuating rod, said mounting means including a fixed support ring; a plurality of circumferentially spaced thrust bearings mounted on said support ring; and a rotatable ring connected to said skirt and supported on said thrust bearings for free rotational movement relative thereto, said fixed support ring being provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced, upstanding lugs secured to the inner peripheral edge thereof; each of said thrust bearings having a recessed portion for receiving one of said lugs; a retainer plate mounted on each of said lugs in spaced relation to said thrust bearing for defining a groove receiving a portion of said rotatable ring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
193 words
An autopsy table comprising; an upstanding base; a cylindrical skirt telescopically mounted on said base; a table rigidly secured to the upper end of said skirt for movement therewith; means mounting said skirt for free rotatable movement relative to said base; means releasably locking said skirt in a selective rotatably adjusted position relative to said base; means supporting said skirt for vertical movement relative to said base; means for guiding said skirt during said vertical movement thereof relative to said base; said supporting means including a mechanical drive means having a vertically axially movable actuating rod mounted centrally of said base; means connecting said skirt to said actuating rod, said connecting means comprising a cross member connected to the upper end of said actuating rod and extending in a direction normal thereto; a pair of upright plates connected to the opposite ends of said cross member and having support blocks at the upper ends thereof, respectively; a support ring having diametrically opposed segments secured to said blocks; bearing means mounted on said support ring; and a rotatable ring affixed to said skirt and supported on said bearing means for rotational movement relative thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
193 words
An autopsy table comprising; an upstanding base; a cylindrical skirt telescopically mounted on said base; a table rigidly secured to the upper end of said skirt for movement therewith; means mounting said skirt for free rotatable movement relative to said base; means releasably locking said skirt in a selective rotatably adjusted position relative to said base; means supporting said skirt for vertical movement relative to said base; means for guiding said skirt during said vertical movement thereof relative to said base; said supporting means including a mechanical drive means having a vertically axially movable actuating rod mounted centrally of said base; means connecting said skirt to said actuating rod, said connecting means comprising a cross member connected to the upper end of said actuating rod and extending in a direction normal thereto; a pair of upright plates connected to the opposite ends of said cross member and having support blocks at the upper ends thereof, respectively; a support ring having diametrically opposed segments secured to said blocks; bearing means mounted on said support ring; and a rotatable ring affixed to said skirt and supported on said bearing means for rotational movement relative thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
An autopsy table according to claim 2 wherein said guiding means comprises a pair of guide rods mounted adjacent the opposite ends of said cross member for sliding movement in vertically spaced bearing blocks, respectively, mounted on said base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
161 words
An autopsy table comprising: an upstanding base; a cylindrical skirt telescopically mounted on said base; a table rigidly secured to the upper end of said skirt for movement therewith; means mounting said skirt for free rotatable movement relative to said base; means releasably locking said skirt in a selective rotatably adjusted position relative to said base; means supporting said skirt for vertical movement relative to said base; means for guiding said skirt during said vertical movement thereof relative to said base; said supporting means including a mechanical drive means having a vertically axially movable actuating rod mounted centrally of said base; means connecting said skirt to said actuating rod, said connecting means including a cross member connected to the upper end of said actuating rod and extending normal thereto; and said guiding means comprising a pair of guide rods mounted adjacent the opposite ends of said cross member for sliding movement in vertically spaced bearing blocks, respectively, mounted on said base.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
161 words
An autopsy table comprising: an upstanding base; a cylindrical skirt telescopically mounted on said base; a table rigidly secured to the upper end of said skirt for movement therewith; means mounting said skirt for free rotatable movement relative to said base; means releasably locking said skirt in a selective rotatably adjusted position relative to said base; means supporting said skirt for vertical movement relative to said base; means for guiding said skirt during said vertical movement thereof relative to said base; said supporting means including a mechanical drive means having a vertically axially movable actuating rod mounted centrally of said base; means connecting said skirt to said actuating rod, said connecting means including a cross member connected to the upper end of said actuating rod and extending normal thereto; and said guiding means comprising a pair of guide rods mounted adjacent the opposite ends of said cross member for sliding movement in vertically spaced bearing blocks, respectively, mounted on said base.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-04-28 | 1978-10-28 | 1979-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-28 | 1982-10-28 | 1983-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-28 | 1986-10-28 | 1987-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |