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Head mounted stereotaxic apparatus

  • US 5,030,223 A
  • Filed: 06/30/1989
  • Issued: 07/09/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. Brain probe positioning apparatus comprising:

  • a base member;

    means for selectively attaching said base member to portions of the skull of a living animal;

    a first translating member;

    means for slidably attaching said first translating member to said base member in a first straight line;

    first moving means for selectively moving said first translating member along said first straight line;

    first locking means for selectively locking said first translating member against movement with respect to said base member;

    a second translating member having an opening therethrough;

    means for slidably attaching said second translating member to said first translating member in a second straight line transverse to the first straight line;

    second moving means for selectively moving said second translating member along said second straight line;

    second locking means for selectively locking said second translating member with respect to said first translating member;

    a tube extending through the opening in said second translating member;

    pivotal adjustment means attached to said second translating member for permitting said tube to be universally pivoted 360°

    about a point; and

    means for locking said pivotal adjustment means in a desired position whereby said tube will be held in said desired position with respect to said second translating member.

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