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Support apparatus for an optical observation device

CA 1270474 C · Owner: Contraves Ag · Inventors: Heller, Rudolf

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The support apparatus in the form of a stand possesses an arm component projecting transversely from a stand component. A surgical operating microscope is arranged at the end of the arm component. A guide linkage with a double scissors type carrier linkage whose movement is combined with an extension movement is provided for the displacement of the operating microscope in a direction transverse to the stand component. This extension movement is controlled by a control linkage in such a way that the upper end of the carrier linkage which carries the stand arm component moves along a straight line. There is thus no need for a counterweight for the transverse movement of the operating …

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  • Granted June 19, 1990. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 19, 2007.
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FiledMay 6, 1986
GrantedJune 19, 1990
Term endedJune 19, 2007
Patent numberCA 1270474 C
Classification (IPC)F16M11/12 +1 more

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1987199019931996199920022005Application filedMay 6, 1986Patent grantedJune 19, 1990Term endedJune 19, 2007

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