Method and apparatus for positioning a patient for radiation therapy

{
  "publication_number": "US6254561B1",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "B1",
  "title": "Method and apparatus for positioning a patient for radiation therapy",
  "abstract": "The method and apparatus for positioning a patient for radiation therapy includes a stabilization bar placed between the legs and secured to the legs of a patient to hold the legs in the frogleg position. The frogleg position is attained by positioning the patient in the supine position, then drawing the feet of the patient up as much as possible. The patient then abducts their thighs. The feet of the patient are then strapped together and the stabilization bar positioned between the patient's legs.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A method for positioning a patient for radiation therapy comprising: placing a patient in a supine position on a treatment surface; drawing the feet of the patient up; directing the patient to abduct their thighs; strapping the feet of the patient together; placing a stabilization strut between the patient's legs; adjusting the length of the strut and then locking it; and securing the ends of the strut to the patient's legs whereby the legs are maintained in the frog leg position."
  ],
  "cpc": [
    "A61N 5/1049",
    "A61N 2005/1097"
  ],
  "assignees": [
    "DIVERSIFIED MARKETING ASS INC"
  ],
  "filing_date": "1999-08-03",
  "publication_date": "2001-07-03",
  "grant_date": "2001-07-03",
  "priority_date": "1998-08-11",
  "application_number": "US-36588199-A",
  "family_id": "26791357",
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