US20110163577A1

US20110163577A1 - Surgeon chair system

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Publication number: US20110163577A1
Application number: US12/986,455
Authority: US
Inventors: Petar Anastasov
Original assignee: Innovative Medical Systems GP
Current assignee: Innovative Medical Systems GP
Priority date: 2010-01-07
Filing date: 2011-01-07
Publication date: 2011-07-07

Abstract

A surgeon chair system includes a support structure and multiple adjustable components connected thereto that support a seated human body while leaning forward to perform a task. The surgeon chair system may include an adjustable support structure, an adjustable seat, an adjustable chest rest, at least one adjustable arm rest, an adjustable back rest, an adjustable head rest, and an adjustable foot rest, with a controller for adjusting one or more of the adjustable components.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/293,065, filed on Jan. 7, 2010 and entitled “Surgeon Chair System,” which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates generally to chairs and recliners and, in particular, to chairs and recliners designed for surgeons, medical professionals, clean room operators, or any other workers requiring support while operating on a patient, performing a task while leaning over a patient, operating table, assembly line, manufacturing line, or other similar object.

BACKGROUND

Surgeons often need to position themselves over a patient on an operating table over extended periods of time. As a result, surgeons often are subject to fatigue or experience stress on their bodies. What is needed is a system that provides relief to surgeons as they are operating on patients.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure generally provides systems and methods of providing surgeons support while operating on a patient, performing a task while leaning over a patient or operating table.
In one aspect, a surgeon chair system comprises a support structure, a seat adjustably connected to the support structure, a chest rest adjustably connected to the seat, and at least one arm rest adjustably connected to the chest rest. In various embodiments, the surgeon chair may further comprise a back rest adjustably connected to the support structure above the seat, a head rest adjustably connected to the support structure above the back rest, a foot rest adjustably connected to the support structure below the seat, and/or a control system for adjusting one or more of the adjustable components with respect to the support structure.
In an embodiment, the surgeon chair may comprise a platform having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side of the platform is connected to a lower end of the support structure. A plurality of wheels may be connected to the second side of the platform.
In an embodiment, the surgeon chair may comprise an adjustable ceiling support connected to the support structure above the seat, wherein the adjustable ceiling support connects the support structure to a ceiling.
In another aspect, a surgeon chair system comprises a support structure that supports an adjustable seat, an adjustable chest rest, and at least one adjustable arm rest. In an embodiment, the surgeon chair further comprises a controller for adjusting one or more of the adjustable seat, the adjustable chest rest, and the at least one adjustable arm rest. The surgeon chair system may further comprise at least one of: an adjustable back rest, an adjustable head rest, and an adjustable foot rest.
In yet another aspect, a surgeon chair system comprises a support structure and multiple adjustable components connected thereto that support a seated human body while leaning forward to perform a task.
Other technical features may be readily apparent to one skilled in the art from the following figures and descriptions.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a more complete understanding of this disclosure and its features, reference is now made to the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIGS. 1A-1D are exemplary perspective views of various embodiments of a surgeon chair system in accordance with the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is an exemplary side perspective view of the surgeon chair system shown in FIG. 1A according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is an exemplary rear perspective view of the surgeon chair system shown in FIG. 1A according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIGS. 4A-4D are exemplary perspective views of various embodiments of a head rest for use with the surgeon chair system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIGS. 5A-5G are exemplary plan views of various embodiments of a seat for use with the surgeon chair system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 6A-6C are exemplary plan views of various remote controllers for use with the surgeon chair system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

This disclosure generally provides systems methods of providing surgeons support while operating on a patient, performing a task while leaning over a patient or operating table in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure.
Although the following description primarily discusses surgeons using embodiments of the present disclosure, it should be understood that embodiments of the present disclosure could be used by anyone in conjunction with any suitable task requiring that person to sit or generally position themselves while leaning over a subject, an object, or several objects over a period of time. As an example, the embodiments of the present disclosure could be used by surgeons, doctors, medical professionals, dentists, oral surgeons, optometrists, ophthalmologists, cosmetic surgeons, obstetricians, clean room workers, semi-conductor fabricators, assembly line workers, manufacturing line workers, microelectronic engineers, medical device assemblers, scientists, laboratory workers, ballistic experts, bomb squads, electricians, electronic manufacturers, astronauts, other similar professions, or any combination thereof.
FIGS. 1A-1D are exemplary perspective views of various embodiments of surgeon chair systems 100 a, 100 b, 100 c, and 100 d (collectively referred to herein as systems 100) in accordance with the present disclosure. It should be understood that systems 100 shown in FIGS. 1A-1D are for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable systems or subsystems could be used in conjunction with or in lieu of systems 100 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
System 100 a shown in FIG. 1A could include support 102, platform 104, wheels 106 a and 106 b (collectively referred to herein as wheels 106), head rest 108, back rest 110 a, back rest adjust 110 b, back rest support 110 c, seat 112 a, seat adjust 112 b, seat support 112 c, chest rest 114 a, chest rest support 114 b, arm rests 116 a and 116 b (collectively referred to herein as arm rests 116), arm rest support 116 c, controller 118 a, control unit 118 b, power supply 118 c, adjusters 120 a, 120 b, and 120 c (collectively referred to herein as adjusters 120), and support 122 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
System 100 a could also include foot rest 124 a, foot rest support 124 b, foot rest adjust 124 c, podium 126 a, podium support 126 b, guide 128 a, guide lock 128 b, handle 130 a, handle lock 130 b, ceiling support 132 a, ceiling support adjust 132 b, ceiling support extender 132 c according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
Support 102 shown in FIG. 1A, for example, could be any suitable structure for generally supporting system 100 a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, support 102 could be a generally curved structure as shown in FIG. 1A. Support 102 could include an ergonomically designed structure to accommodate a surgeon as he/she is situated in system 100 a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Support 102 could be adjusted to accommodate the height, body type, or weight of a surgeon. For example, support 102 could be shortened or lengthened, or given additional support to accommodate a heavier-set surgeon according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
In one embodiment, support 102 could be made of any suitable material including, for example, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, polypropylene, polyurethane, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), silicon, bungee cord material, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyester, high-gloss polyester, synthetic rubber, natural rubber, nylon, plastic, polymer, natural fibers, synthetic fibers, other materials for use in operating rooms, clean room environments, or any combination thereof.
Platform 104 shown in FIG. 1A, for example, could be any suitable structure configured to support system 100 a relative to the ground according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, platform 104 could be a generally planar surface as shown in FIG. 1A. Platform 104 could be configured to customize the height, width, and angle of platform 104 relative to the floor or any other suitable reference point according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
In one embodiment, platform 104 could include any suitable shape, size, configuration, or design according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, platform 104 could include a coating, surface treatment, partial coating, rubberized portion, other suitable treatment, antistatic material, or any combination thereof to provide anti-slippage properties or other benefits to system 100 a.
Wheels 106 shown in FIG. 1A, for example, are configured to allow mobility of system 100 a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, wheels 106 could include any suitable wheel or gliding structure allowing system 100 a to move in one or multiple directions on the floor as generally shown in FIG. 1A. In addition, wheels 106 could be retractable, recessed, or otherwise customized to suit a particular application. In one embodiment, wheels 106 could include a coating, surface treatment, partial coating, rubberized portion, other suitable treatment, antistatic material, or any combination thereof to provide anti-slippage properties or other benefits to system 100 a.
In one embodiment, wheels 106 could include ball bearing wheels, soft rubber wheels, single wheel, twin wheel, self-propelled wheels, motorized wheels, lockable-wheels, caster wheels, hooded wheels, unhooded wheels, gliders, in-line wheels, or any combination thereof. In addition, wheels 106 could include any suitable material for use in operating rooms, clean room environments, or any combination thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
Head rest 108 shown in FIG. 1A, for example, could provide support for the surgeon's head and/or neck according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, head rest 108 could include one or more adjustment features to accommodate the height, body type, or weight of a surgeon. For example, head rest 108 could be shortened or lengthened, or given additional support to accommodate a particular surgeon according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, head rest 108 could be retractable, recessed, ventilated, heated, cooled, or otherwise customized to suit a particular application or surgeon.
In one embodiment, head rest 108 could be ergonomically designed to fit the general contours of the surgeon's head and neck and include angular adjustments, side supports, padding, and cushioning for the face, head, neck, forehead, or any combination thereof. Head rest 108 could also include a coating, surface treatment, partial coating, rubberized portion, other suitable treatment, antistatic material, or any combination thereof to provide anti-slippage properties or other benefits to system 100 a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
In one embodiment, head rest 108 could include audio inputs and outputs for the surgeon's use. For example, head rest 108 could include speakers, headphone jacks, microphone, audio input jacks, other suitable equipment for the surgeon's ears, eyes, face, or other parts of the head or neck, or any combination thereof. In addition, head rest 108 could include any suitable material for use in operating rooms, clean room environments, or any combination thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
Back rest 110 a, back rest adjust 110 b, and back rest support 110 c shown in FIG. 1A, for example, could provide support for the surgeon's upper back, lower back, or any combination thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, back rest 110 a could include one or more adjustment features to accommodate the height, body type, or weight of a surgeon. For example, back rest 110 a could be shortened or lengthened, or given additional support by adjusting back rest adjust 110 b or back rest support 110 c to accommodate a particular surgeon according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, back rest 110 a could be retractable, recessed, ventilated, heated, cooled, or otherwise customized to suit a particular application or surgeon.
In one embodiment, back rest 110 a could be ergonomically designed to fit the general contours of the surgeon's upper back, lower back, or any combination thereof, and include angular adjustments, side supports, padding, and cushioning for the upper back, lower back, or any combination thereof. Back rest 110 a could also include a coating, surface treatment, partial coating, rubberized portion, other suitable treatment, antistatic material, or any combination thereof to provide anti-slippage properties or other benefits to system 100 a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, back rest 110 a could include any suitable material for use in operating rooms, clean room environments, or any combination thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
Seat 112 a, seat adjust 112 b, and seat support 112 c shown in FIG. 1A, for example, could provide support for the surgeon's posterior portion, lower back, upper leg, or any combination thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, seat 112 a could include one or more adjustment features to accommodate the height, body type, or weight of a surgeon. For example, seat 112 a could be shortened or lengthened, or given additional support by adjusting seat adjust 112 b or seat support 112 c to accommodate a particular surgeon according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, seat 112 a could be retractable, recessed, ventilated, heated, cooled, or otherwise customized to suit a particular application or surgeon.
In one embodiment, seat 112 a could be ergonomically designed to fit the general contours of the surgeon's posterior portion, lower back, upper leg, or any combination thereof, and include angular adjustments, side supports, padding, and cushioning for the posterior portion, lower back, upper leg, or any combination thereof. Seat 112 a could also include a coating, surface treatment, partial coating, rubberized portion, other suitable treatment, antistatic material, or any combination thereof to provide anti-slippage properties or other benefits to system 100 a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, seat 112 a could include any suitable material for use in operating rooms, clean room environments, or any combination thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
Chest rest 114 a and chest rest support 114 b shown in FIG. 1A, for example, could provide support for the surgeon's chest and related areas according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, chest rest 114 a could include one or more adjustment features to accommodate the height, body type, or weight of a surgeon. For example, chest rest 114 a could be shortened or lengthened, or given additional support by adjusting chest rest support 114 b to accommodate a particular surgeon according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, chest rest 114 a could be retractable, recessed, ventilated, heated, cooled, or otherwise customized to suit a particular application or surgeon.
In one embodiment, chest rest 114 a could be ergonomically designed to fit the general contours of the surgeon's chest, related areas, or any combination thereof, and include angular adjustments, side supports, padding, and cushioning for the chest, related areas, or any combination thereof. Chest rest 114 a could also include a coating, surface treatment, partial coating, rubberized portion, other suitable treatment, antistatic material, or any combination thereof to provide anti-slippage properties or other benefits to system 100 a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, chest rest 114 a could include any suitable material for use in operating rooms, clean room environments, or any combination thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
Arm rests 116 and arm rest support 116 c shown in FIG. 1A, for example, could provide support for the surgeon's upper arm, elbow, forearm, lower arm, hand, fingers, or any combination thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, arm rests 116 could include one or more adjustment features to accommodate the height, body type, or weight of a surgeon. For example, arm rests 116 could be shortened or lengthened, or given additional support by adjusting arm rest support 116 c to accommodate a particular surgeon according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, arm rests 116 could be retractable, recessed, ventilated, heated, cooled, or otherwise customized to suit a particular application or surgeon.
In one embodiment, arm rests 116 could be ergonomically designed to fit the general contours of the surgeon's upper arm, elbow, forearm, lower arm, hand, fingers, or any combination thereof, and include angular adjustments, side supports, padding, and cushioning for the upper arm, elbow, forearm, lower arm, hand, fingers, or any combination thereof. Arm rests 116 could also include a coating, surface treatment, partial coating, rubberized portion, other suitable treatment, antistatic material, or any combination thereof to provide anti-slippage properties or other benefits to system 100 a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, arm rests 116 could include any suitable material for use in operating rooms, clean room environments, or any combination thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
Controller 118 a and control unit 118 b, shown in FIG. 1A could, for example, could include controls for the various components of system 100 a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, controller 118 a or control unit 118 b could be a wireless remote controller, wired controller, or any combination thereof.
In one embodiment, the settings, functionality, or general modes of operation for controller 118 a, control unit 118 b, or any combination thereof could be customized, stored, and retrieved for a particular application or surgeon from system 100 a or from a remote location. For example, control unit 118 b could save the height and specific adjustments for each component of system 100 a for a particular surgeon and retrieve such information when desired.
In one embodiment, controller 118 a, control unit 118 b, or any combination thereof could aid in controlling, adjusting, or otherwise operating for example, wheels 106, head rest 108, back rest 110 a, back rest adjust 110 b, back rest support 110 c, seat 112 a, seat adjust 112 b, seat support 112 c, chest rest 114 a, chest rest support 114 b, arm rests 116, arm rest support 116 c. Controller 118 a, control unit 118 b, or any combination thereof could also aid in controlling, adjusting, or otherwise operating any other components, related components, accessories, heating elements, cooling elements, ventilation systems, audio or visual components, lighting systems, humidifier, dehumidifier, ionizer, touch screen, keyboard, biometric scanning device, card reader, radio frequency identification (RFID) device, Internet connection, computer, terminal, or any combination thereof connected to or related to system 100 a.
In one embodiment, the settings could be saved on a remote device such as, for example, an identification card, key, or thumb drive, worn or otherwise kept by the surgeon or his/her staff. When the remote device is scanned or otherwise read by system 100 a, control unit 118 b could automatically adjust system 100 a according to the setting saved on the remote device. The remote device could be could be programmed proximate to system 100 a or remotely at a kiosk, Internet-connected device, or other facility.
In one embodiment, the custom setting could be saved in conjunction with a specific login mechanism, username/password, or an identifying feature of the surgeon. For example, control unit 118 b could save and retrieve settings for system 100 a based on one or more biometric measurements associated with the surgeon. When a surgeon's fingerprint or retinal scan is scanned by control unit 118 b and recognized, system 100 a could automatically adjust system 100 a according to the setting associated with the biometric measurement. The biometric measurement could be programmed proximate to system 100 a or remotely at a kiosk, Internet-connected device, or other facility.
Power supply 118 c could include any suitable power supply according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, power supply 118 c could include a power supply cord and AC power adapter to plug system 100 a into a power supply located in the operating room using a power supply cord. As examples, power supply 118 c could be powered by a standard AC power outlet, custom power generator, or back up power supply. In one embodiment, power supply 118 c could be powered by any suitable rechargeable battery or battery set.
Adjusters 120 shown in FIG. 1A, for example, could be any suitable adjusting mechanism for generally altering, changing, or modifying the disposition of system 100 a and in particular, any portion of support 102, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, adjusters 120 could be manually adjustable, controlled by controller 118 a, controlled by control unit 118 b, or any combination thereof.
Support 122 shown in FIG. 1A, for example, could provide additional structural support to support 102 or provide additional maneuvering support for system 100 a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, support 122 could provide an additional support between support 102 and platform 104. In one embodiment, support 122 could provide a handle-like feature for system 100 a to aid in positioning or generally disposing system 100 relative to the floor or operating room. In one embodiment, support 122 could be manually adjustable, controlled by controller 118 a, controlled by control unit 118 b, or any combination thereof.
Foot rest 124 a, foot rest support 124 b, and foot rest adjust 124 c shown in FIG. 1A, for example, could provide support for the surgeon's foot, ankle, lower leg, or any combination thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, foot rest 124 a and foot rest support 124 b could include one or more adjustment features to accommodate the height, body type, or weight of a surgeon. For example, foot rest 124 a and foot rest support 124 b could be shortened or lengthened, or given additional support by adjusting foot rest adjust 124 c to accommodate a particular surgeon according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, foot rest 124 a could be retractable, recessed, ventilated, heated, cooled, or otherwise customized to suit a particular application or surgeon. In one embodiment, foot rest 124 a, foot rest support 124 b, and foot rest adjust 124 c could be manually adjustable, controlled by controller 118 a, controlled by control unit 118 b, or any combination thereof.
In one embodiment, foot rest 124 a could be ergonomically designed to fit the general contours of the surgeon's foot, ankle, lower leg, or any combination thereof, and include angular adjustments, side supports, padding, and cushioning for the foot, ankle, lower leg, or any combination thereof. Foot rests 124 a could also include a coating, surface treatment, partial coating, rubberized portion, other suitable treatment, antistatic material, or any combination thereof to provide anti-slippage properties or other benefits to system 100 a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, foot rests 124 could include any suitable material for use in operating rooms, clean room environments, or any combination thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
Podium 126 a and podium support 126 b, shown in FIG. 1A, for example, could provide support for the surgeon's foot, ankle, lower leg, or any combination thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, podium 126 a and podium support 126 b could include one or more adjustment features to accommodate the height, body type, or weight of a surgeon. For example, podium 126 a and podium support 126 b could be shortened or lengthened, or given additional support by adjusting podium 126 a and podium support 126 b to accommodate a particular surgeon according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, podium 126 a could be retractable, recessed, ventilated, heated, cooled, or otherwise customized to suit a particular application or surgeon. In one embodiment, podium 126 a and podium support 126 b could be manually adjustable, controlled by controller 118 a, controlled by control unit 118 b, or any combination thereof.
In one embodiment, podium 126 a could be ergonomically designed to fit the general contours of the surgeon's foot, ankle, lower leg, or any combination thereof, and include angular adjustments, side supports, padding, and cushioning for the foot, ankle, lower leg, or any combination thereof. Podium 126 a could also include a coating, surface treatment, partial coating, rubberized portion, other suitable treatment, antistatic material, or any combination thereof to provide anti-slippage properties or other benefits to system 100 a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, podium 126 a could include any suitable material for use in operating rooms, clean room environments, or any combination thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
Guide 128 a, guide lock 128 b, handle 130 a, handle lock 130 b, or any combination thereof shown in FIG. 1A, for example, could provide a system of handling system 100 a relative to the ground according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, guide 128 a and handle 130 a could include any suitable handle or handle like structure configured to aid in moving system 100 a about the operating room. Guide lock 128 b, handle lock 130 b, or any combination thereof could be used to lock or generally keep system 100 a or parts of system 100 a in place.
In one embodiment, guide lock 128 b and handle lock 130 b could include any suitable locking mechanism to retain a particular position of system 100 a or parts of system 100 a. In one embodiment, guide 128 a, guide lock 128 b, handle 130 a, or handle lock 130 b could be manually adjustable, controlled by controller 118 a, controlled by control unit 118 b, or any combination thereof. In addition, guide 128 a, guide lock 128 b, handle 130 a, or handle lock 130 b could include any suitable material for use in operating rooms, clean room environments, or any combination thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
Ceiling support 132 a, ceiling support adjust 132 b, and ceiling support extender 132 c shown in FIG. 1A, for example, could include a structure to generally connect system 100 a to the ceiling or false ceiling of an operation room according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Ceiling support 132 a, ceiling support adjust 132 b, and ceiling support extender 132 c could retrofit an existing system located in the operating room or provide a standalone solution for system 100 a.
In one embodiment, ceiling support 132 a, ceiling support adjust 132 b, and ceiling support extender 132 c could include one or more adjustment features to accommodate the location, desired positioning, height, body type, or weight of a surgeon. For example, ceiling support 132 a, ceiling support adjust 132 b, and ceiling support extender 132 c could be shortened or lengthened, or given additional support by adjusting ceiling support 132 a, ceiling support adjust 132 b, and ceiling support extender 132 c to accommodate a particular surgeon and to achieve a positioning the surgeon in the operating room as desired according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
In one embodiment, ceiling support 132 a, ceiling support adjust 132 b, and ceiling support extender 132 c could be manually adjustable, controlled by controller 118 a, controlled by control unit 118 b, or any combination thereof. In addition, ceiling support 132 a, ceiling support adjust 132 b, and ceiling support extender 132 c could include any suitable material for use in operating rooms, clean room environments, or any combination thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
System 100 b shown in FIG. 1B could generally include most of the elements shown in FIG. 1A and described in conjunction with system 100 a above. System 100 b, however, does not include platform 104 and instead is configured to rest on the ground. For example, in one embodiment, system 100 b could be anchored to the ceiling using ceiling support 132 a and at least partially supported by rest 134.
Rest 134 shown in FIG. 1A, for example, could be positioned or otherwise disposed against the ground to aid in positioning system 100 b according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Rest 134 could also include a coating, surface treatment, partial coating, rubberized portion, other suitable treatment, antistatic material, or any combination thereof to provide anti-slippage properties or other benefits to system 100 a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, rest 134 could include any suitable material for use in operating rooms, clean room environments, or any combination thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
System 100 c shown in FIG. 1C could generally include most of the elements shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B and described in conjunction with systems 100 a and 100 b above. System 100 c, however, includes platform 104 and is configured to rest on the ground without the use of any ceiling support 132 a, ceiling support adjust 132 b, and ceiling support extender 132 c. For example, in one embodiment, system 100 c could be anchored and at least partially supported by platform 104.
System 100 d shown in FIG. 1D could generally include most of the elements shown in FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 1C and described in conjunction with systems 100 a, 100 b, and 100 c above. System 100 d, however, does not include platform 104 or ceiling support 132 a. For example, in one embodiment, system 100 d could be anchored and at least partially supported by rest 134.
FIG. 2 is an exemplary side perspective view of system 100 a shown in FIG. 1A according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. It should be understood that system 100 a shown in FIG. 2 is for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable systems or subsystems could be used in conjunction with or in lieu of system 100 a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 3 is an exemplary rear perspective view of system 100 a shown in FIG. 1A according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. It should be understood that system 100 a shown in FIG. 3 is for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable systems or subsystems could be used in conjunction with or in lieu of system 100 a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIGS. 4A-4D are exemplary perspective views of various embodiments of head rest 400 a, 400 b, 400 c, and 400 d (collectively referred to herein head rests 400) for use with system 100 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. It should be understood that head rests 400 shown in FIG. 4A-4D are for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable systems or subsystems could be used in conjunction with or in lieu of head rests 400 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
In one embodiment, head rests 400 could be used as head rest 108 shown in FIGS. 1A-1D and include various sizes, shapes, and configurations. Head rests 400 could include a coating, surface treatment, partial coating, rubberized portion, other suitable treatment, antistatic material, or any combination thereof to provide anti-slippage properties or other benefits to systems 100 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, head rests 400 could include any suitable material for use in operating rooms, clean room environments, or any combination thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIGS. 5A-5G are exemplary plan views of various embodiments of seats 500 a, 500 b, 500 c, 500 d, 500 e, 500 f, and 500 g (collectively referred to herein seats 500) for use with system 100 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. It should be understood that seats 500 shown in FIGS. 5A-5G are for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable systems or subsystems could be used in conjunction with or in lieu of seats 500 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
In one embodiment, seats 500 could be used as seat 112 a shown in FIGS. 1A-1D and include various sizes, shapes, and configurations. Seats 500 could include a coating, surface treatment, partial coating, rubberized portion, other suitable treatment, antistatic material, or any combination thereof to provide anti-slippage properties or other benefits to systems 100 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, seats 500 could include any suitable material for use in operating rooms, clean room environments, or any combination thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 6A-6C are exemplary plan views of various remote controllers 600 a, 600 b, and 600 c (collectively referred to herein as remote controllers 600) for use with system 100 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. It should be understood that remote controllers 600 shown in FIG. 6A-6C are for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable systems or subsystems could be used in conjunction with or in lieu of 6A-6C according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
In one embodiment, controller 600 a could include touchscreen panel 602, while controller 600 b could include liquid crystal panel (LCD) 604 and keypad 606 for displaying and inputting information related to systems 100. Controller 600 c could include keypad 608, light emitting diodes (LEDs) 610, switch 612, and knobs or dials 614 a, 614 b, and 616 for displaying and inputting information related to systems 100 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
It may be advantageous to set forth definitions of certain words and phrases used in this patent document. The term “couple” and its derivatives refer to any direct or indirect communication between two or more elements, whether or not those elements are in physical contact with one another. The terms “include” and “comprise,” as well as derivatives thereof, mean inclusion without limitation. The term “or” is inclusive, meaning and/or. The phrases “associated with” and “associated therewith,” as well as derivatives thereof, may mean to include, be included within, interconnect with, contain, be contained within, connect to or with, couple to or with, be communicable with, cooperate with, interleave, juxtapose, be proximate to, be bound to or with, have, have a property of, or the like.
While this disclosure has described certain embodiments and generally associated methods, alterations and permutations of these embodiments and methods will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the above description of example embodiments does not define or constrain this disclosure. Other changes, substitutions, and alterations are also possible without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A surgeon chair system comprising:

a support structure;

a seat adjustably connected to the support structure;

a chest rest adjustably connected to the seat; and

at least one arm rest adjustably connected to the chest rest.

2. The surgeon chair system of claim 1, further comprising:

a back rest adjustably connected to the support structure above the seat.

3. The surgeon chair system of claim 2, further comprising:

a head rest adjustably connected to the support structure above the back rest.

4. The surgeon chair system of claim 3, further comprising:

a foot rest adjustably connected to the support structure below the seat.

5. The surgeon chair system of claim 4, further comprising:

a control system for adjusting one or more of the seat, the chest rest, the at least one arm rest, the back rest, the head rest and the foot rest with respect to the support structure.

6. The surgeon chair system of claim 1, further comprising:

a platform having a first side and a second side;

wherein the first side of the platform is connected to a lower end of the support structure.

7. The surgeon chair system of claim 6, further comprising:

a plurality of wheels connected to the second side of the platform.

8. The surgeon chair system of claim 6, further comprising:

a podium adjustably connected to the first side of the platform.

9. The surgeon chair system of claim 6, further comprising:

a lockable handle connected to the first side of the platform.

10. The surgeon chair system of claim 1, further comprising:

a lockable guide connected to the support structure.

11. The surgeon chair system of claim 1, further comprising:

an adjustable ceiling support connected to the support structure above the seat;

wherein the adjustable ceiling support connects the support structure to a ceiling.

12. The surgeon chair system of claim 1, wherein the support structure further comprises a rest at a lower end thereof.

13. The surgeon chair system of claim 1, further comprising:

a plurality of adjusters connected to the support structure;

wherein the adjusters are operable to modify the position of one or more portions of the support structure.

14. The surgeon chair system of claim 1, further comprising:

a maneuvering support connected to the support structure below the seat.

15. A surgeon chair system comprising a support structure that supports an adjustable seat, an adjustable chest rest, and at least one adjustable arm rest.

16. The surgeon chair system of claim 15, further comprising at least one of: an adjustable back rest, an adjustable head rest, and an adjustable foot rest.

17. The surgeon chair system of claim 15, further comprising a controller for adjusting one or more of the adjustable seat, the adjustable chest rest, and the at least one adjustable arm rest.

18. The surgeon chair system of claim 15, further comprising a platform connected to the support structure and providing support thereto.

19. The surgeon chair system of claim 15, further comprising an adjustable ceiling support that connects the support structure to a ceiling.

20. A surgeon chair system comprising a support structure and multiple adjustable components connected thereto that support a seated human body while leaning forward to perform a task.