Appeal 2006-1865
Application 09/660,433
Patent 5,802,641
support device to a mounting device having a first axis and selectively
clamping and releasing motion of the support device about the first
axis and about a second axis transverse to the first axis. An actuator
device for actuating the clamp to selectively clamp and release
simultaneously the support device and the mounting device; and an
operator device remote from the clamping device and actuator device
for operating the actuator device to enable the support device to move
simultaneously about the first and second axis in both the lithotomy
and abduction dimensions.
B. Prosecution history of the original application
2. The patent sought to be reissued is based on Application 08/813,708,
filed March 7, 1997 (“original application”).
3. As filed, the original application contained claims 1-13 including
representative independent claim 1 which is reproduced below (claim 1 as filed
ended with the word “and”):
1. A leg holder system for simultaneous positioning in the
abduction and lithotomy dimension comprising:
a support device for supporting a leg cradle;
a clamping device for mounting the proximate end of said
support device to a mounting device having a first axis and selectively
clamping and releasing motion of said support device about said first
axis and about a second axis transverse to said first axis;
an actuator device for actuating said clamp to selectively clamp
and release, simultaneously, said support device and said mounting
device;
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