Modular backrest unit
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FIG. 1 is a generally front and partial top and left side perspective view of a modular backrest unit embodying the design of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is an exploded generally front and partial top and left side perspective view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the modular back support element shown separately for clarity of illustration;
FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 3, the left side being a mirror image of that shown;
FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 3;
FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 3;
FIG. 8 is a top plan view of one of the modular lateral support elements of the modular backrest unit, shown separately for clarity of illustration;
FIG. 9 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 8;
FIG. 10 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 8;
FIG. 11 is a front elevational view of FIG. 8; and,
FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 8.
The cross-hatching represents conventional fabric and is understood to extend throughout the areas represented. The dotted lines represent stitching.
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- Copending U.S. Appl. No.: 29/018,024 Filed: Jan. 27, 1994 Entitled "Surgical Patient Support Cushion".
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 28, 1994
Date of Patent: Oct 8, 1996
Assignee: Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. (Greenville, SC)
Inventors: Stephen H. Sprigle (Buffalo, NY), Richard W. Raburn (Mauldin, SC)
Primary Examiner: Lisa P. Lichtenstein
Law Firm: Dority & Manning, P.A.
Application Number: 0/32,795