Autopsy apparatus for assisting the cutting of brain tissue

Claim 2

Apparatus for use in autopsies to assist in the cutting of brain tissue with an autopsy knife, said apparatus comprising: a. holding means for holding and restraining movement of the brain tissue as the autopsy knife is passed through the brain tissue; b. guide means located adjacent said holding means for guiding the autopsy knife through the brain tissue as the brain tissue is restrained by said holding means, said holding means including a horizontally disposed platform member for supporting the brain tissue, said horizontal platform member being movable relative to said guide means for allowing the brain tissue supported on said platform member to be positioned at different locations relative to said guide means, and c. scale means located adjacent said guide means and said movable platform member for allowing said movable platform member to be adjustably positioned in graduated degrees relative to said guide means thus the autopsy knife may selectively be guided through various predetermined areas of the brain tissue while being supported on said platform member.

Claim 3

The apparatus of claim 1 in which said holding means includes a back portion located adjacent said platform member for preventing the brain tissue supported on said platform member from sliding backward a substantial amount as the autopsy knife is passed through the brain tissue.

Claim 4

The apparatus of claim 2 in which said holding means includes first and second side portions located adjacent said platform member and said back portion for preventing the brain tissue supported on said platform member from sliding sideward a substantial amount as the autopsy knife is passed through the brain tissue.

Claim 5

The apparatus of claim 3 in which is included adjustment means for raising and lowering said platform means relative to said guide means.

Claim 6

Apparatus for use in autopsies to assist in the cutting of brain tissue with an autopsy knife, said apparatus comprising: a. holding means for holding and restraining movement of the brain tissue; said holding means including a platform member for supporting the brain tissue, a back portion located adjacent said platform member for preventing the brain tissue supported on said platform member from sliding backward a substantial amount as the autopsy knife is passed through the brain tissue, and first and second side portions located adjacent said platform member and said back portion for preventing the brain tissue supported on said platform member from sliding sideward a substantial amount as the autopsy knife is passed through the brain tissue; b. guide means located adjacent said platform member for guiding the autopsy knife through the brain tissue as the brain tissue is restrained by said holding means; c. adjustment means for raising and lowering said platform member relative to said guide means to allow the brain tissue supported on said platform member to be positioned at different locations relative to said guide means thereby allowing the autopsy knife to be guided through a specific area of the brain tissue supported on said platform member; and d. scale means located adjacent said guide means and said platform member for allowing said platform member to be adjusted a graduated degree relative to said guide means to allow the autopsy knife to be guided through a selected area of the brain tissue supported on said platform member.

Claim 7

Apparatus for use in autopsies to assist in the cutting of brain tissue with an autopsy knife, said apparatus comprising: a. holding means for holding and restraining movement of the brain tissue; said holding means including a platform member for supporting the brain tissue, a back portion located adjacent said platform member for preventing the brain tissue supported on said platform member from sliding backward a substantial amount as the autopsy knife is passed through the brain tissue, and first and second side portions located adjacent said platform member and said back portion for preventing the brain tissue supported on said platform member from sliding sideward a substantial amount as the autopsy knife is passed through the brain tissue; b. guide means located adjacent said platform member for guiding the autopsy knife through the brain tissue as the brain tissue is restrained by said holding means; c. adjustment means for raising and lowering said platform member relative to said guide means to allow the brain tissue supported on said platform member to be positioned at different locations relative to said guide means thereby allowing the autopsy knife to be guided through a specific area of the brain tissue supported on said platform member; and d. scale means located adjacent said guide means and said platform member for allowing said platform member to be adjusted a graduated degree relative to said guide means to allow the autopsy knife to be guided through a selected area of the brain tissue supported on said platform member.

Claim 8

The apparatus of claim 5 in which said adjustment means includes lazy tong-type mechanism having a screw-like member with a knob attached to one end thereof whereby selectively turning the knob actuates said lazy tong-type mechanism thus causing said platform member to be raised and lowered.