Patents by Inventor Valerie S. Lathrop

Valerie S. Lathrop has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5096173
    Abstract: A medical table having a multitude of restraint assemblies adjustably mounted thereon against which the torso and legs of a patient may be placed to prevent undesired movement during treatment. Each restraint assembly includes a control knob which positions a foot member into and out of engagement with a pair of retainers on the underside of the table top member. Openings in the table top member permit horizontal positioning of the restraint assemblies to accommodate children and adult patients and the positioning required for the medical procedure to be accomplished. A secondary restraint carried by certain of the restraint assemblies includes arms which prohibit vertical movement of the patient. The retainers are arranged in pairs on the underside of the table top member and include teeth for locking engagement with the foot member of each restraint assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1992
    Inventors: Kunio Yamashita, Valerie S. Lathrop