IP Library › Granted Patent US 9,271,862
Granted Patent B2
US 9,271,862 · App. 13/717,352 · Granted Mar 1, 2016

Arm stabilizer device and methods

Inventor: Alton Lee Hunter, Jr. (Columbia, TN)
A61F5/3761A61G13/124A61G13/129A61G13/1235A61G13/0036A61G13/127A61G15/12
View Patent ↗
Loading inventors, assignments & file history…
Monitor This Case
Get email alerts when status or documents change.
Order Certified Copies
Most orders are placed with the USPTO same day — all within 24 business hours.
Order via The Patent Place →
Pre-filled with this patent's details
Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 9,271,862
App. No.
13/717,352
Granted
Mar 1, 2016
Kind
B2
Abstract

An arm stabilizer includes a stabilizer bar and one or more modular attachments that can be detachably secured to the stabilizer bar. A wrist support attachment can be secured to the distal end of the stabilizer bar. A reducer attachment can be secured to the stabilizer bar between the wrist support attachment and the proximal end of the stabilizer bar. The reducer attachment can be moved along the length of the stabilizer bar at various angular orientations. In some embodiments stabilizer bar is pivotable about a base to allow the stabilizer bar with attachments to be pivoted away from the patient and repositioned at various points in space during use.

Claims (46)

1. An arm stabilizer apparatus for attachment to a rail, the rail installed on an operating table, the apparatus comprising:

a stabilizer bar having a distal bar end positioned to extend away from the rail and a proximal bar end positioned to extend toward the rail;

a base disposed on the proximal bar end, wherein the base is selectively securable to the rail at multiple positions and the base is pivotally attached to the stabilizer bar;

at least one longitudinal groove defined on the stabilizer bar, the groove configured to receive one or more modular support attachments; and

the base including an extension configured to receive one or more modular support attachments.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a reducer attachment configured to be secured to the stabilizer bar on the groove between the proximal bar end and the distal bar end.

3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the reducer attachment is slidable along the groove.

4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a wrist support attachment configured to be secured to the stabilizer bar in the groove between the proximal bar end and the distal bar end.

5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the wrist support attachment is slidable along the groove.

6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a rail clamp securable to the rail, wherein the base is slidably engageable with the rail clamp, the base selectively securable to the rail via the rail clamp.

7. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:

a reducer attachment configured to be secured to the stabilizer bar in the groove between the proximal bar end and the distal bar end; and

a wrist support attachment configured to be secured to the stabilizer bar in the groove between the proximal bar end and the distal bar end.

8. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a vertical extension disposed on the base, wherein the proximal bar end of the stabilizer bar is pivotally attached to the vertical extension.

9. An arm stabilizer apparatus for attachment to a rail on an operating table, the apparatus comprising:

a stabilizer bar having a distal bar end positioned to extend away from the rail and a proximal bar end positioned to extend toward the rail;

a base disposed on the proximal bar end, wherein the base is selectively securable to the rail at multiple positions;

at least one longitudinal groove defined on the stabilizer bar, the groove configured to receive one or more modular support attachments;

a reducer attachment configured to be secured to the stabilizer bar on the groove between the proximal bar end and the distal bar end; and

the base including an extension configured to receive one or more modular support attachments.

10. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the reducer attachment is slidable along the groove.

11. An arm stabilizer apparatus for attachment to a rail on an operating table, the apparatus comprising:

a stabilizer bar having a distal bar end positioned to extend away from the rail and a proximal bar end positioned to extend toward the rail;

a base disposed on the proximal bar end, wherein the base is selectively securable to the rail at multiple positions;

at least one longitudinal groove defined on the stabilizer bar, the groove configured to receive one or more modular support attachments;

a wrist support attachment configured to be secured to the stabilizer bar in the groove between the proximal bar end and the distal bar end; and

the base including an extension configured to receive one or more modular support attachments.

12. The apparatus of claim 11 , wherein the wrist support attachment is slidable along the groove.

13. An arm stabilizer apparatus for attachment to a rail on an operating table, the apparatus comprising:

a stabilizer bar having a distal bar end positioned to extend away from the rail and a proximal bar end positioned to extend toward the rail;

a base disposed on the proximal bar end, wherein the base is selectively securable to the rail at multiple positions;

at least one longitudinal groove defined on the stabilizer bar, the groove configured to receive one or more modular support attachments;

a rail clamp securable to the rail, wherein the base is slidably engageable with the rail clamp, the base selectively securable to the rail via the rail clamp; and

the base including an extension configured to receive one or more modular support attachments.

14. An arm stabilizer apparatus for attachment to a rail on an operating table, the apparatus comprising:

a stabilizer bar having a distal bar end positioned to extend away from the rail and a proximal bar end positioned to extend toward the rail;

a base disposed on the proximal bar end, wherein the base is selectively securable to the rail at multiple positions;

at least one longitudinal groove defined on the stabilizer bar, the groove configured to receive one or more modular support attachments;

a reducer attachment configured to be secured to the stabilizer bar in the groove between the proximal bar end and the distal bar end;

a wrist support attachment configured to be secured to the stabilizer bar in the groove between the proximal bar end and the distal bar end; and

the base including an extension configured to receive one or more modular support attachments.

15. An arm stabilizer apparatus for attachment to a rail on an operating table, the apparatus comprising:

a stabilizer bar having a distal bar end positioned to extend away from the rail and a proximal bar end positioned to extend toward the rail;

a base disposed on the proximal bar end, wherein the base is selectively securable to the rail at multiple positions, and a vertical extension disposed on the base, wherein the proximal bar end of the stabilizer bar is pivotally attached to the vertical extension;

at least one longitudinal groove defined on the stabilizer bar, the groove configured to receive one or more modular support attachments; and

the base including an extension configured to receive one or more modular support attachments.

Assignments (4)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 8, 2022
From: PANTHER CAVE MEDICAL LLC
To: HUNTER, ALTON LEE, JR
Reel/Frame 061691/0547 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 8, 2022
From: HUNTER, ALTON LEE, JR
To: ARTHREX, INC
Reel/Frame 061691/0673 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 21, 2022
From: HUNTER MEDICAL, LLC
To: PANTHER CAVE MEDICAL LLC
Reel/Frame 059326/0156 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 7, 2016
From: HUNTER, ALTON LEE, JR
To: HUNTER MEDICAL, LLC
Reel/Frame 039277/0188 →
Continuity (3)
Continuation 13087841 · Apr 15, 2011
Continuation In Part 12550701 · Aug 31, 2009
Related Publication 20130098376A1 · Apr 25, 2013