ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT HYDROCEPHALUS VALVE LOCATION DEVICE

摘要

An adjustable height tool for locating a magnetically readable and settable valve implanted in a living being. The locator can include a wall having a first perimeter. A platform can be disposed within the first perimeter. A valve cut-out can disposed within the platform and can approximate at least a portion of the shape of the valve. A movable foot can be disposed below the platform by which a displacement element moves the foot at least one of toward or away from the platform. This movement increases or decreases the distance between the platform and the skin/valve. Two or more recesses can be disposed in the foot and the recesses can be aligned with the valve cut-out. The displacement element can maintain the alignment of the recesses and the cut-out while moving the foot.

主权项

1. An adjustable height tool for locating a readable and settable valve implanted in a living being, the locator comprising:
a wall having a first perimeter; a platform disposed within the first perimeter; a valve cut-out disposed within the platform; a movable foot disposed below the platform; a displacement element moving the foot at least one of toward or away from the platform; and two or more recesses disposed in the foot and aligned with the valve cut-out; wherein the displacement element maintains the alignment of the recesses and the cut-out while moving the foot.