Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
128870000 | Body type (e.g., backboards) | 74 |
20090095308 | Support device - A support device comprising a first arch for a left-side anterior torso having a first superior contact point and a first inferior contact point; a second arch for a right-side anterior torso having a second superior contact point and a second inferior contact point; an anterior connecting means to connect said first longitudinal extended arch with said second longitudinal extended arch; and a posterior connecting means to connect said first longitudinal extended arch with said second longitudinal extended arch; whereby said extended portions restrict movement of a spine during a motion, and associated method of use. | 04-16-2009 |
20090095309 | Therapeutic/diagnostic external airway position support (EAPS) device and method - A hands free, external airway position support device for use on a patient undergoing a surgical, therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedure. The device adheres to the patient at the base of his or her chin, jaw or neck so that no wrap around neck or head sling attachment means are required. When installed, the device will extend the patient's neck and maneuver his or her chin upward and outward, away from the base of the neck. As this device will be relatively inexpensive to manufacture and not overly complicated, it can be disposed of after use rather than requiring sterilization for reuse. | 04-16-2009 |
20090133702 | Medical Spine Board - A medical spine board includes a main board, a plurality of covering cloths and protective soft blocks, a head plate set with two fixed plates with adjustable interval. The main board is certainly strong and set with a soft back pad to support the human body. The covering cloths are set symmetrically in two sides of the main board with fastening layers and adhering layers to be fastened together. The covering cloths are also set with the soft protective blocks in detachable way. The head plate is set in front of the main board to support the human head. The fixed plates are set with soft pillow, fastening layer and adhering layer to fasten the human head. The medical support structure made in aforementioned structure can fasten each parts of the human body with soft and comfortable protection. | 05-28-2009 |
20090260637 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE - The present invention relates generally to a support structure for fixating a patient to a treatment unit, and especially to a support structure for fixating the patient to a cardiopulmonary resuscitation unit. An embodiment of the support structure ( | 10-22-2009 |
20100059068 | Fixation Wrap System for a Human or Animal Body - A fixation wrap system for restricting a position and orientation of a human or animal body is provided. The system comprises: i) a base wrap configured for being wrapped around a desired support member, ii) a fixation wrap, and iii) releasable attachment means provided on at least one of the base wrap and the fixation wrap and being configured for releasably attaching said fixation wrap to said base wrap, and wherein said fixation wrap is configured for being wrapped around a chest and/or abdomen of said human or animal body to restrict said position and orientation with respect to said base wrap. The fact that the fixation wrap is releasably attached to the base wrap opens up the possibility to provide a fixation wrap with different sizes, each size being suitable for wrapping around a human or animal body having a different size. | 03-11-2010 |
20100071709 | WRAPS FOR SWADDLING BABIES DURING MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Wraps for swaddling babies are provided that include a body having a base side. The wrap can further include two arms that are attached to the base side of the body of the wrap. The arms can extend outward in an opposite direction to one another along the base side of the body of the wrap. Related methods of using the wrap are also provided. | 03-25-2010 |
20100206315 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Device - A cardiopulmonary resuscitation device that combines ventilation of a patient's lungs with chest compressions on the patient's sternum area. The device includes a self-inflating bag having an outlet port through which the content of the bag is forced when bag is compressed; target indicia on the bag to indicate the proper position of the bag on the patient's sternum area and to indicate the proper location on the bag for applying force to the top side thereof; a face mask for placement over the patient's mouth and nose; and a tube extending from the bag to the face mask. The device may include indicia for indicating the amount of pressure applied to the self-inflating bag, and a backboard including belt/motor structure for providing repeated and rapid chest compression and forced ventilation of the patient's lungs. | 08-19-2010 |
20100224200 | Infant Restraining Article - One embodiment of an infant restraining article includes a base member that includes a pad, and one or more safety straps attached to the pad. The one or more safety straps are capable of securing the pad to an article, such as a bedding article. Further, the infant restraining article includes a jacket member attached to the pad for configuring a resting space for an infant. The jacket member includes a pair of flap members adapted to receive arms of the infant and to removably engage to each other for enclosing the infant in the resting space. The enclosing of the infant in the resting space restricts free movement of the infant. | 09-09-2010 |
20110061663 | Infant Sleep System - The invention provides an infant sleep system that can deter, reduce or eliminate several risk factors affecting infants while sleeping, including, but not limited to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), skull flattening, toxic gas theory, acid reflux or Gastro-Esophageal Reflux (GER), colic, and injuries resulting from falls. | 03-17-2011 |
20110114101 | IMMOBILIZATION DEVICE - An immobilization device including an anterior component including a two-dimensional shaped section contoured to a shape of the human chest and an anterior outwardly bowed area relative to the two-dimensional shaped anterior section generally corresponding to the sternum of the wearer. The device also includes a posterior component including a two-dimensional shaped section contoured to a shape of the human back and a posterior outwardly bowed area relative to the two-dimensional shaped section corresponding to the spinal column of the wearer, with elongate cushion elements connected to and extending within a width of the posterior outwardly bowed area. A strapping system connects both the anterior and posterior components to one another. | 05-19-2011 |
20110120478 | BACKBOARD IMMOBILIZATION DEVICE - A backboard immobilization device includes a first section having a plurality of interconnected panels and a second section having a like plurality of interconnected panels. A coupling assembly releasably couples the first section to the second section. The coupling assembly comprises a male insert having a plurality of ratchet teeth. The male insert is coupled to the first section. A female coupler has a pawl for releasable engagement with the plurality of ratchet teeth. The female coupler is coupled to the second section. An assembly including the backboard immobilization device and an inflatable air bladder assembly is also disclosed. | 05-26-2011 |
20110240042 | SPINAL IMMOBILIZATION - A spinal immobilisation apparatus has a harness for immovably securing to the torso of a person and a separate head support of collarless construction for mounting about the head of a person. Releasable connection allows the head support to be adjustably secured on the harness in relation to the shoulders and back of the wearer. The harness configuration allows ready access to the wearer's chest area. Elastication allows the cheat to expand during breathing. The head support is of open-faced, open-topped structure having rigid side walls hingedly connected to a rigid rear wall. | 10-06-2011 |
20110308534 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE - The present invention relates generally to a support structure for fixating a patient to a treatment unit, and especially to a support structure for fixating the patient to a cardiopulmonary resuscitation unit. An embodiment of the support | 12-22-2011 |
20120042881 | Backboard For an Automated CPR System - A backboard for an automated cardio pulmonary resuscitation system, said backboard comprising a board element, the board element defining a plane and having a top edge, a bottom edge a first side edge and a second side edge; a set of connectors adapted for connection of the backboard to an automated cardio pulmonary resuscitation unit, said connectors being provided at said side edges; and at least one set of stabilizing elements extending away from an edge and transversely to said plane. | 02-23-2012 |
20120085356 | PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEM HAVING IMPROVED FIXATION DEVICE MOUNTING FEATURES FOR RADIATION THERAPY - A system including a support panel and a fixation device for use in radiation therapy is disclosed. The support panel comprises a generally planar member that is arranged to be disposed adjacent an apparatus for producing a radiation beam to support a portion of the patient to which the radiation beam will be directed. The fixation device is arranged to be releasably secured to the support panel to hold the portion of the patient's body at a desired position. The fixation device includes attachment components which enable the releasable securement of the fixation device to the support panel without creating any attenuation discontinuities of a radiation beam passing therethrough. | 04-12-2012 |
20120118299 | PATIENT POSITIONING APPARATUS FOR EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT AND METHOD OF THE SAME - A patient positioning apparatus for examination and treatment that allows an operator to rotate a patient about three body planes, positioning the semi-circular canals of the patient for proper treatment or diagnosis of conditions caused by abnormalities of the vestibular organs. This apparatus accomplishes three dimensional rotations by rotating about two orthogonal axes of rotation. The efficient and compact design of this apparatus allows the apparatus to be used in clinics or offices too small to accommodate a patient rotation device of the prior art. | 05-17-2012 |
20120167898 | Patient Immobilization Device For Radiotherapy Treatment System And Methods - A patient immobilization device for radiotherapy includes a one-piece composite body having a core and a carbon fiber reinforced skin encapsulating the core. The composite body further includes a posterior surface configured for mounting the composite body upon a radiotherapy support table, and an anterior surface defining a cradle. Positioning a patient upon the immobilization device and supporting the patient with the cradle enables emitting therapeutic radiation towards a craniospinal treatment site of the patient from a posterior side of the immobilization device while the patient is supported in a supine position. The emitted radiation may include proton beam radiation. | 07-05-2012 |
20120255565 | MEDICAL BACKBOARD - A medical backboard comprising a front board, a rear board, and one or more polypropylene honeycomb inserts situated between the front and rear board. The front board comprises a head recess, a torso recess, and a foot/heel recess for the insertion of gel pads. The front board comprises a plurality of lateral and longitudinal channels and ridges that increase the strength of the board and decrease the overall weight of the board. The rear board comprises lateral ridges in the neck and ankle areas that increase the strength of the board, and it also comprises a head recess, torso recess and/foot/heel recess that create a ground-contacting surface when the board is placed on the ground. | 10-11-2012 |
20120260925 | System and method for supporting a drooping head and rehabilitating the muscle groups at cause - A system and method for supporting a user's head in an upright position. A strap is provided that has a first end, a second end, a first attachment section proximate the first end, a second attachment section proximate the second end, and a center section. The center section of the strap is anchored to the head of the user. Tension is applied to the strap in order to lift the user's head and hold the user's head in an upright orientation. The tension in the strap is maintained by anchoring the strap to the user's torso. The strap can have elastic characteristics that enable the strap to stretch. As such, the strap can provide resistance to neck movements without preventing those neck movements. This enables muscle groups in the neck to be exercised and provide the possibility of rehabilitation. | 10-18-2012 |
20130340770 | INFANT PATIENT TRANSFER DEVICE - A patient transfer device is utilized to transport infant patients between locations within a hospital environment. The patient transfer device includes a center, support section and a pair of side sections that can be moved into contact with each other to surround the infant patient. The first and second side sections each include a handle that can be brought into close proximity to each other and can be grasped by a single hand of a clinician. The patient transfer device includes a stiffening device that is positioned within the center section to provide support for the infant patient during transport. A hold down device is included on one or both of the first and second side sections to securely hold tubes and wires connected to the infant patient during transport of the infant patient. | 12-26-2013 |
20140083436 | SYSTEM SUBJECT SUPPORT ACCESSORY - A subject support accessory ( | 03-27-2014 |
20140150806 | Robotic First Responder System and Method - A robotic first responder system provides injured patients with first response medical care and extracts the injured patient from a dangerous or remote area. After assessing of the level of consciousness of an injured patient, the robotic unit utilizes an inflatable immobilization device for safe robotic rescue of injured patients. The robotic unit lifts and transfers an injured patient to an extraction vehicle, a secure, bullet-proof wheeled system that can be pulled by the robot to safe location. The extraction vehicle continues serving as the evacuation stretcher to a medical station. The robotic unit utilizes zero moment point control to maintain stability while lifting the patient. A robot first responder tows the extraction vehicle or the extraction vehicle self-navigates incorporating with power drive and autonomous navigation systems. | 06-05-2014 |
20140150807 | RESTRAINT AND CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS - A restraint system includes a first handle and a second handle. A sling element is connected at a first edge to the first handle and at a second edge to the second handle and includes a webbed material. | 06-05-2014 |
20140251350 | MEDICAL IMMOBILIZATION DEVICES - An immobilization device includes a torso brace positioned around a subject's torso, a leg brace configured to be coupled around a respective leg of the subject, a connecting rod for each leg brace and at least one torso-brace joint assembly. Each joint assembly is coupled to the torso brace and a respective connecting rod and includes a torso-brace ball-and-socket joint and a torso-brace locking mechanism. The locking mechanism has an unlocked state in which pivoting of the connecting rod relative to the torso brace is possible, and a locked state in which such pivoting is prevented. A leg-brace joint assembly is coupled to each leg brace and its connecting rod, and includes a leg-brace ball-and-socket joint and a leg-brace locking mechanism having an unlocked state in which pivoting of the respective connecting rod relative to its leg brace is possible, and a locked state in which such pivoting is prevented. | 09-11-2014 |
20140251351 | ORTHOPEDIC METHOD FOR IMMOBILIZING A PORTION OF A SUBJECT - An orthopedic immobilization method using a device having a torso brace positioned around a subject's torso, a leg brace positioned around a respective leg of the subject, a connecting rod for each leg brace and at least one torso-brace joint assembly. Each joint assembly is coupled to the torso brace and a respective connecting rod and includes a torso-brace ball-and-socket joint and a torso-brace locking mechanism. The locking mechanism has an unlocked state in which pivoting of the connecting rod relative to the torso brace is possible, and a locked state in which such pivoting is prevented. A leg-brace joint assembly is coupled to each leg brace and its connecting rod, and includes a leg-brace ball-and-socket joint and a leg-brace locking mechanism having an unlocked state in which pivoting of the respective connecting rod relative to its leg brace is possible, and a locked state in which such pivoting is prevented. | 09-11-2014 |
20150007832 | PATIENT TRANSPORTER WITH EXPANDABLE/DEPLOYABLE SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A patient transporter having a deployable expandable support structure that provides “semi-rigid” to “rigid” additional support to the patient transporter is provided. A method of using the patient transporter by deploying the expandable support structure is also provided. | 01-08-2015 |
20160008190 | SPINE BOARD WITH INTERIOR CHANNELS | 01-14-2016 |
128871000 | Antisupination | 3 |
20110174321 | METHOD FOR TREATING OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA AND/OR SNORING - A garment for the treatment of sleep apnea and/or snoring includes a member for attachment to an individual afflicted with sleep apnea and an elongate, position control member at the rear of the garment and extending outwardly therefrom. The elongate member is a continuous member having transversely spaced-apart side surfaces, and the side surfaces are joined to an outer wall of the position control member at elongate side edges. The side surfaces and/or side edges are located to engage a mattress or other sleeping surface when an individual wearing the garment is sleeping in a lateral position to aid in supporting the individual in a lateral position. | 07-21-2011 |
20120085357 | DEVICE FOR IMPEDING A PERSON FROM ASSUMING A SUPINE POSITION - A device for impeding a person from assuming a supine position in bed or other resting support includes a cushion support and movement restriction means fixable at the cushion support and a user. The cushion support designed for being placed on a resting support such as a bed. When user's head is resting on a cushion disposed on or in the cushion support, the user cannot turn from one lateral position to the other lateral position via a supine position but may turn so via an abdominal position. The cushion support includes a flexible cover and a stiffening means disposed in the cover. The stiffening means can be inserted into the cover and removable therefrom. The device includes also first connection means having an extension in the cover in the transverse direction thereof and an extension outside the cover at both sides of the user. The first connection means is coupled with the stiffening means for connection of the movement restriction means. | 04-12-2012 |
20130228185 | GARMENT WITH BARRIER DEVICE - A method and apparatus is disclosed herein for a garment with a barrier device. In one embodiment, the garment comprises an upper body garment having a neck opening, two sleeves or arm hole openings, a back, and a compartment located on the back of the upper body garment, where the compartment has a surface therein located in location of the back that encompasses an area that includes at least the shoulder blades of an individual when worn by the individual. The garment includes a barrier device contained within the compartment, where the barrier device has protrusions that contact the surface when the individual initiates movement into a supine sleeping position. | 09-05-2013 |
128872000 | Crib blankets, sheets, and covers | 6 |
20100275932 | CHILD SWADDLE APPARATUS - A swaddle apparatus for wrapping around arms and upper torso of a child while changing a diaper is disclosed. The child swaddle apparatus comprises a fitted sheet, a traverse main body panel with left and right extensions on opposite sides and a swaddle means attached to the left and right extensions. The main body panel is affixed onto the fitted sheet so that the left and right extensions may extend over the opposite ends of the fitted sheet. The child with shoulders is placed above the upper end of the fabric panel. The arms of the child are restrained close and parallel to the upper torso and the right extension is wrapped over the child's arms and upper torso. The left extension is folded over the right extension and fastened using the swaddle means thereby restricting the movement of the child and keeping the child warm, safe, comfortable, and calm. | 11-04-2010 |
20110209716 | BABY RESTRAINING DEVICE - The kit of parts for forming the device includes a first base member ( | 09-01-2011 |
20130014769 | BACKBOARD COVER AND METHODS OF COVERING A BACKBOARD - A backboard and backboard cover combination is provided for encapsulating and protecting a backboard from contamination. The backboard is a traditional construction having a top, bottom and rim. Preferably the backboard has one or more holes for ease of carry or for affixing straps. The cover has a length and width sufficient to cover the top and bottom of the backboard. In addition, the cover is made of a flexible, lightweight, chemically inert, mildew, moisture and fungus resistant material. Furthermore, the plastic cover has a cohesive side constructed to adhere to itself, while not adhering to other materials such as the wood or plastic of a backboard. The cover can be applied and encapsulate a backboard by simply crimping the edges of the cover together around the backboard's rim without the requirement for any additional adhesives, staples, velcro, or other fasteners. | 01-17-2013 |
20130152950 | PATIENT POSITIONING DEVICE - A patient positioning device includes a planar sheet having removably connected padded substrates attached proximal to the patient's arms. The padded substrates are wrapped around the patient's respective arms to protect and elevate the arms from the underlying table or gurney. Leggings are also provided to protect the patient's legs. The padded substrates include splits to allow wires and cables to pass through without getting tangled. A secondary sheet is attachable to the device to cocoon the patient when the patient is rolled over. Forced warm-air technology passes warm air through the device and out of the top surface to warm the patient. A shoulder strap is provided under the patients shoulders, wrapping around and over the shoulders and is secured to the padded substrates for additional protection and security. The device has a low friction bottom surface to ease transfer and positioning. | 06-20-2013 |
20140251352 | BACKBOARD COVER AND METHODS OF COVERING A BACKBOARD - A backboard and backboard cover combination is provided for encapsulating and protecting a backboard from contamination. The backboard is a traditional construction having a top, bottom and rim. Preferably the backboard has one or more holes for ease of carry or for affixing straps. The cover has a length and width sufficient to cover the top and bottom of the backboard. In addition, the cover is made of a flexible, lightweight, chemically inert, mildew, moisture and fungus resistant material. Furthermore, the plastic cover has a cohesive side constructed to adhere to itself, while not adhering to other materials such as the wood or plastic of a backboard. The cover can be applied and encapsulate a backboard by simply crimping the edges of the cover together around the backboard's rim without the requirement for any additional adhesives, staples, velcro, or other fasteners. | 09-11-2014 |
20160081863 | INFANT PATIENT TRANSFER DEVICE WITH VAPOR BARRIER - A patient transfer device is utilized to transport infant patients between locations within a hospital environment. The patient transfer device includes a center support section and a pair of side sections that can be moved into contact with each other to surround the infant patient. The first and second side sections each include a handle that can be brought into close proximity to each other and can be grasped by a single hand of a clinician. The patient transfer device includes an integrated vapor barrier that can be positioned to at least partially surround the infant when the infant is received on the patient transfer device to reduce evaporative cooling of the infant. The vapor barrier includes a support structure to create a canopy that holds the vapor barrier out of contact with the infant. | 03-24-2016 |
128873000 | Garment type (e.g., sleeping bags) | 9 |
20110162660 | Garment and Garment System - A garment system having a torso-covering garment with at least one internal sleeve for receiving a body positioner therein, and a body positioner removably insertable in the sleeve. The garment also has a retention member for releasably retaining the body positioner within the internal sleeve. When a person wearing the garment is in a supine position, the body positioner will position the person's upper torso in a predetermined orientation. The garment system may be used to prevent positional plagiocephaly in infants. | 07-07-2011 |
20110180079 | Swaddling Suit - A new or alternative swaddling suit that swaddles infants by sufficiently restraining movement of the limbs to suppress the startle reflex, yet allowing movement of hand to mouth thereby facilitating non-nutritive sucking and allowing the infant to self-soothe by sucking the hands. | 07-28-2011 |
20120125347 | Bodysuit type garment for selective swaddling of an infant - A garment for selective swaddling of an infant includes an upper body portion for enclosing the torso region of the infant, a pair of sleeves extending outward from the upper body portion and crotch portion. Each of the outwardly extending sleeves is selectively closable such that a respective arm of the infant is precluded from passage therethrough and the crotch portion is selectively openable such that access is thereby provided to the interior of the garment. The upper body portion is provided with a selectively closable vertical opening extending downward from a collar of the upper body portion across a front portion of the upper body portion, thereby providing access into the upper body portion for tucking the infant's arms therein. A zipper is provided for selective opening and closing of the vertical opening. Snaps are provided for selective closure of the sleeves and selective opening of the crotch portion. | 05-24-2012 |
20140209102 | HIGH-BACK GLUTEAL SHAPING COMPRESSION GARMENT - A post-surgery, high-back, compression garment is described for post-operatively immobilizing surgically corrected tissues to ensure proper healing and provide molded gluteal-shaping power-net domes that preserve desired anatomic curvature enhancements and corrections in the gluteal regions of the human body during convalescence following contouring gluteoplasty procedures. | 07-31-2014 |
20160128392 | Swaddling garment - A new or alternative swaddling garment that swaddles infants by sufficiently restraining movement of the limbs to suppress the startle reflex, yet allowing movement of hand to mouth thereby facilitating non-nutritive sucking and allowing the infant to self-soothe by sucking the hands or the fabric of the garment. | 05-12-2016 |
128874000 | Vest or shirt type for upper torso | 4 |
20150101618 | UNDERGARMENT FOR MASKING SCOLIOSIS - The present invention is an under garment product that will be the new innovative undergarment to redefine the posture of any individual who has scoliosis. This undergarment will be comfortable, discreet and affordable. It will be a world changing product that can make the difference for many individuals. | 04-16-2015 |
128875000 | Harness | 3 |
20090165806 | Straight jacket - A straitjacket is disclosed, which is adapted to fit wearers of more than one clothing size. The straitjacket has a jacket torso body comprising at least two panels, each panel terminating at a lower edge located adjacent to but below the wearer's underarms. Sleeves extend from the torso body to distal ends, and each sleeve has a length greater than the length of the wearer's arms. The distal end of each sleeve includes a fastening device to permit the sleeve to be fastened to the opposite sleeve and to a belt by suitable fasteners. An annular jacket collar is located above the jacket torso body, and a strap extends downwardly from the collar and under the wearer's crotch. A belt strap is adapted to be secured about the wearer's mid rib cage and is further adapted to be attached to the chest strap at a posterior position; and, if desired, at an anterior position. | 07-02-2009 |
20110308535 | BOLERO-STYLE STRAIT JACKET - A strait jacket is disclosed, which is adapted to fit wearers of more than one clothing size. The strait jacket has a jacket torso body comprising at least two panels, each panel terminating at a lower edge located adjacent to but below the wearer's underarms. Sleeves extend from the torso body to distal ends, and each sleeve has a length greater than the length of the wearer's arms. The distal end of each sleeve includes a fastening device to permit the sleeve to be fastened to the opposite sleeve and to a belt by suitable fasteners at a position behind the wearer's back. An annular jacket collar is located above the jacket torso body, and a strap extends downwardly from the collar. In one embodiment of the invention, the strap extends under the wearer's crotch. A belt strap is adapted to be secured about the wearer's mid rib cage and is further adapted to be attached to the chest strap at a posterior position; and, if desired, at an anterior position. | 12-22-2011 |
20120298119 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR AUGMENTED DETAINEE RESTRAINT - There is provided a device and system for restraining detainees through devices attached to the detainees and configured to administer electrical shocks when certain predetermined conditions occur. Restraining devices may be activated by internal control systems or by external controllers that transmit activation signals to the restraining device. External controllers may be actuated by an external controlling entity such as a detention guard or other person or system, or may be controlled by an enabling signal sent by wired or wireless connections to the controller. There is also provided a system for detainee restraint where multiple detainees may be restrained collectively or individually in a controlled environment such as a detention facility, a jail, or a detainee transport vehicle. | 11-29-2012 |
128876000 | Belt or strap | 29 |
20080251087 | Pelvic Brace and Collapsible Stretcher - The present invention relates to a device that can be used to brace the pelvic region of a patient and to a stretcher for bracing the pelvic region of a patient. The pelvic brace includes a plurality of bracing elements that can at least in part be wrapped around or about the pelvic region of a patient. The bracing elements being configured so as to be able to adjustable in length by two different means so that the bracing elements can be fitted to people of various sizes ranging from young children to large adults. The stretcher includes a retractable frame assembly and preferably one or more than one pelvic brace fitted to the frame assembly to applying pressure to the pelvic region of a patient on the stretcher. | 10-16-2008 |
20080251088 | PATIENT RESTRAINT - A patient support incorporates a patient retention device includes frame, a rotatable shaft, a torque-producing device, and a flexible restraint member. The shaft has a cantilevered portion that extends from the frame and windably receives the flexible restraint member at the cantilevered portion. Optionally, a winding member is releasably coupled to the cantilevered portion of the shaft for receiving the flexible restraint member. The winding member is non-rotatable relative to the shaft, and is readily removable and replaceable. The torque-producing device applies a torque to the shaft to wind the flexible restraint member onto the shaft or winding member. | 10-16-2008 |
20080295851 | Compression Belt System for Use with Chest Compression Devices - A compression belt cartridge for use with chest compression devices. The compression belt cartridge has a double-oar shaped belt and a cover plate through which the belt is threaded. The cover plate is provided with hooks and snap latches that fit into a belt drive platform. The cover plate is sized and dimensioned to fit within only selected platforms. The belt attaches to the means for tightening the belt via a spline attached to the belt. The means for tightening a belt then repetitively tightens the belt, thereby accomplishing chest compressions. | 12-04-2008 |
20090020131 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMPENSATING A SELF-CAUSED DISPLACEMENT OF TISSUE - A system for compensating a neurally triggered or other self-caused displacement of a tissue of an animal including man comprises a base provided with a means for immobilizing the animal or body part thereof comprising the tissue, one or more displacement means in contact with the base, a means for sampling position data from a marker disposed in or in the proximity of the tissue, a means for sampling source activity data from one or more sources of displacement, microprocessor means for correlating position data and source activity data to generate a predictive correspondence, a means for controlling the one or more displacement means by source activity data based on the predictive correspondence. Also disclosed is a corresponding method and use. | 01-22-2009 |
20090025735 | MEDICAL GARMENT - An apparatus for treating colic in infants including a garment having a garment body for wearing by the infant. A pair of bands extend latterly from opposite sides and in opposed directions from the garment for wrapping around the torso the infant. The bands have a width such that they extend from just below the underarms of the infant to the hips of the infant. The bands wrap around opposite sides of the infant's torso in front-to-back direction where the free ends of the bands are secured to the back of the garment. A pocket on the front of the garment is configured to receive a thermal pack to provide thermal therapy to the infant. In treating colic, the bands are wrapped snuggly about the infant's torso applying warmth and a slight pressure to thereby relieve discomfort. | 01-29-2009 |
20090173354 | Removably attachable retractable strap device - I have invented a removably attachable retractable strap device for use with conventional spinal backboards. The present invention essentially comprises a retractable strap device contained in a housing with a curved bottom to be removably attached to traditional spinal backboards for use in securing and transporting patients. The retractable strap is wound around a spring loaded retracting mechanism which is contained within a strap housing with a curved bottom. The strap housing is easily secured to a traditional spinal backboard from underneath the backboard with a spring-loaded clip mechanism so that the backboard rests on the curved bottoms of the housing devices. The spring-loaded clip is engaged by squeezing the squeeze plates, inserting the clip through a handhold or opening in the backboard, and then releasing the squeeze plates. In the preferred embodiment, the strap can be locked into an extended position by a locking mechanism so that a secure fit around the patient may be achieved. The preferred embodiment further provides a release mechanism for releasing the strap. | 07-09-2009 |
20100065070 | SAFETY BANDAGE WITH THIGH CUFFS - A safety bandage is provided for limiting the mobility of a patient lying on a support, or for positioning a patient on a support, with a retention strap to which a body strap enclosing the patient's body in the abdominal area is movably connected, and with thigh cuffs which enclose the patient's thighs. To improve a safety bandage of this kind in such a way that a patient cannot independently pull off the thigh cuffs, but without constricting the patient too much, the safety bandage has two leg fixture straps which are arranged transverse to the body strap and which connect the body strap and the thigh cuffs, wherein a material surface is formed between the leg fixture straps or material crosspieces are provided. | 03-18-2010 |
20100163059 | RESTRAINT APPARATUS - A patient restraint apparatus ( | 07-01-2010 |
20100175702 | PATIENT HARNESS SYSTEM FOR AN EMERGENCY COT - A patient harness system for an emergency cot comprising a chest strap restraint, a thigh strap restraint, and a harness restraint having a shoulder harness and pelvis restraint is disclosed. The harness restraint is mountable to the emergency cot via a plurality of quick release restraint buckles. A method of securing a patient to the emergency cot using the patient harness system is also disclosed. | 07-15-2010 |
20100242971 | RESTRAINT - A restraint harness for a child is described. The restraint harness comprises an upper torso restraint, a lower torso restraint and at least one attachment device for attaching the upper and lower torso restraints to a stretcher or other device. In use, the upper torso restraint and the lower torso restraint restrain independently of each other. | 09-30-2010 |
20100263680 | ADJUSTABLE LENGTH LITTER STRAP ASSEMBLY - A litter strap that is easily adjustable to any length while simultaneously secure under tension includes an elongate strap extending between first and second parts of a two-piece buckle. The strap may be threaded through one of the buckle parts and manually slidable therethrough for adjusting a length of the litter strap assembly. A flexible pinch guard may be affixed to the strap so that the pinch guard substantially overlaps the first buckle part when the buckle parts are decoupled and may be wider than the strap and sized to substantially overlap the first and second buckle parts when the buckle parts are coupled. A keeper loop may encircle a middle portion of the strap and be slidable therealong and a pull tab may extend from the keeper loop to facilitate adjusting a position of the keeper loop along the middle portion. | 10-21-2010 |
20100275933 | APPARATUS FOR SECURING A BODY TO AN IMMOBILIZATION BOARD - An apparatus for securing a body to an immobilization board, comprising: a strap having a first end and a second end; and a device to movably couple the first end of the strap to the second end of the strap, wherein the device comprises a first lateral member coupled to the first end of the strap, a second lateral member for providing tension to the strap, a third lateral member having a corrugated side for applying friction to the strap. | 11-04-2010 |
20110114102 | PATIENT STABILIZING STRAP - A patient stabilizing strap includes a base strap, which is removably attachable to a planar surface. At least one receiving portion is secured to the planar surface by the base strap. At least one elongate stabilizing portion has longitudinally spaced first and second stabilizing portion ends separated by a stabilizing portion body. Each first stabilizing portion end is removably attachable to a receiving portion to secure the stabilizing portion to the planar surface. Each second stabilizing portion end is removably attachable to an other second stabilizing portion end to encircle at least a portion of a patient body in cooperation with the planar surface. | 05-19-2011 |
20110265803 | CHEST SUPPORT BELT - A chest support belt includes a strap connected with a first end to a connector end part of a base member, a second end of the strap being attached to a sliding grip and being guided from a guide end part of the base member, which guide end part is situated opposite to the connector end part, over a guide surface of the base member, in the direction of the connector end part to a roller member, and along the roller member back in the direction of the guide end part. The sliding grip can slide along the base member, the base member including near the guide end part a fixed grip that is fixed to the base member, which fixed grip in an untensioned state of the strap is situated at a distance of 5-25 cm, preferably 10-20 cm from the sliding grip. | 11-03-2011 |
20120118300 | FIXATION BANDAGE FOR THE FIXATION OF A PATIENT - A fixation bandage for fixing a patient on a bed or another repository, having a body part belt to be closed around a body part of the patient in a ring-shaped fashion. The bandage further has a bed belt, flatly to be put onto a reclining surface of the bed and having a bed holder on each of its two ends for fastening it on a bed frame of the bed, and on which the body part belt is fastened. The fixation bandage is further characterised in that, for additional lateral fastening of the body part belt, the bed holders are each one formed by one fastening belt, whose length is dimensioned such that starting from one of the ends of the bed belt, it can be guided around a beam of the bed frame and can be guided back to the body part belt and is realised to be fastened on the body part belt. | 05-17-2012 |
20120266899 | Patient Positioning System - A method, system, and apparatus for positioning a patient. A set of arm positioning sleeves is provided. Each arm positioning sleeve in the set of arm positioning sleeves is wrapped around a portion of an arm of a user lying on an operating table. One end of each body strap in a set of body straps is connected to a set of rails of the operating table. A set of body strap fasteners is provided that includes a set of hook-and-loop fastener material strips attached to an inner surface of each body strap. An opposing set of hook-and-loop material strips is attached to a portion of an outer surface of each arm positioning sleeve. The set of opposing hook-and-loop material strips on the set of arm positioning sleeves fastens to the set of hook-and-loop fastener material strips on the set of body straps to secure each arm of the user lying on the operating table in a desired position. | 10-25-2012 |
20120279508 | Restraint - An apparatus for supporting a user comprising a continuous unitary elongate flexible member having first and second surfaces. The elongate member extends between first and second ends and has a central portion therebetween. The apparatus further comprises a pad disposed along the first surface of the central portion. The method comprises locating a central portion of the elongate member behind the neck of the user such that the pad is dispose between the elongate member and the neck of the user. The method further comprises passing the first and second ends of the elongate member over the shoulders and under the arms of the user such that the first and second ends are located behind the back of the user and securing the first and second ends to an object so as to secure and support the torso of the user thereto | 11-08-2012 |
20130019882 | Restraint for a bedfast patient - The restraint is disposed across the chest and under the armpits of a bedfast patient and includes a strap of elastic material, a layer of sheepskin material enveloping a central portion of the strap and a pair of ties, each of which is secured to and extends from a respective end of the elastic strap. The restraint keeps the patient in a fixed position and prevents the patient from sliding down in bed or leaning forward thus protecting indwelling medical devices from pulling and causing unwanted tension on the devices. The elasticity of the strap allows for adequate chest expansion during normal breathing and the sheepskin material helps to prevent skin breakdown from occurring across the chest and under the arms while absorbing moisture which helps to keep the skin of the patient dry. | 01-24-2013 |
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20130263868 | Protective covering for safety straps medical equipment - A disposable cover for medical safety straps. This disposable protective cover is slipped over the existing safety strap prior to being used to secure a patients' body to a medical table for a procedure, allowing the strap to be protected from infected bodily fluids. | 10-10-2013 |
20130306081 | Neonatal Medical Apparatus and Methods - A body restraint apparatus preferably includes an anchor cloth, waist straps, upper limb straps, a shoulder roll, a head support roll, lower limb straps, thigh straps, and calf straps to restrain a neonate in a frog leg position during medical procedures or transport. In some embodiments, an ankle stabilizer provides additional support for the body restraint apparatus. A CPAP restraint apparatus preferably includes an anchor cloth, forehead straps, lip straps, chin straps, and an orogastric tube holder to stabilize the CPAP tubing, the orogastric tubing, and the chin of a neonate receiving CPAP. In some embodiments, an upper limb restraint apparatus provides additional support for the CPAP restraint apparatus. The apparatus are preferably made of non-elastic baby-friendly cloth with hook and loop fasteners. The apparatus may alternatively be designed and sized for use on children or adults during medical procedures, for transport, or during administration of CPAP. | 11-21-2013 |
20130312772 | RAPID EXTRICATION DEVICE - A light-weight rigid extrication board having an elongated central section and in-turned sidewalls including one or more planar sections, extending from both sides of the central section, having a plurality of openings formed along the length of both sidewalls, that include an upper opening at the top end of the board, a bottom opening at the bottom end of the board, and an intermediate opening. Straps are secured to each of the openings in the sidewalls, each strap having a fastening buckle at the end of the strap for temporary fastening to one of the other straps. A hoop-shaped halo extends from a top end of the board. The extrication board is slipped behind the driver and the straps secure the extrication board to the back of the driver while seated. Tape can be used to temporarily secure the driver's helmet to the halo during extrication and transport. | 11-28-2013 |
20140116450 | HEAD SUPPORT FOR OPERATING TABLES - The invention relates to a head support ( | 05-01-2014 |
20140318552 | SPINAL IMMOBILIZATION DEVICE - A spinal immobilization device is disclosed. The spinal immobilization device may include a plurality of cleats disposed on the bottom of the spinal immobilization device to prevent damage to the spinal immobilization device. The spinal immobilization device may include one or more pieces of reflective tape disposed on the perimeter of the transparent board frame to illuminate the spinal immobilization device and to protect the one or more caregiver users and the second user. The spinal immobilization device may accommodate one or more ambidextrous users, where either side of the spinal immobilization device may be utilized as a head side or a foot side. The spinal immobilization device may be made of transparent material and X-Ray translucent material to allow the one or more caregiver users to easily view the second user's injuries and allow X-raying the second user's injuries while the second user is secured in the spinal immobilization device. | 10-30-2014 |
20150297435 | PATIENT STABILIZATION DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - Devices, systems and methods for patient stabilization are disclosed. | 10-22-2015 |
20150313778 | PEDIATRIC TRANSPORT HARNESS FOR AN AMBULANCE COT - Pediatric transport harness systems for an emergency cot including a harness support structure, a stabilizing strap, guide straps, and a harness restraint. The harness restraint is slidably engaged with the guide straps and is continuously positionable and secureable along the guide straps. Methods of securing a pediatric patient to the emergency cot using the pediatric transport harness system. | 11-05-2015 |
20150320582 | SHOULDER IMMOBILIZATION DEVICE - A shoulder immobilization apparatus/device which allows simultaneous immobilization of shoulders in both anterior/posterior directions as well as superior/inferior direction using shoulder straps (belts). The straps are attached to a base board. The base board is configured to be used in conjunction with standard components including: treatment couch, head support boards, head support, thermoplastic masks, and indexing bars. The device uses only low attenuation components in the treatment area. The use of nonconductive materials makes the device suitable for use with MRI machines. | 11-12-2015 |
20160038333 | Sleep Aid Apparatus - A sleep aid apparatus that includes a harness member and a movement limiting node. The harness member includes a body having a first end and a second end, and a closure that couples the two ends together to form a hoop that can be positioned about the body of a user around the region of the waist. The movement limiting node is positionable along the harness member between the first and second ends. A plurality of movement limiting nodes can be provided that are each independently moved along the harness member. | 02-11-2016 |
20160051424 | PATIENT TRANSFER APPARATUS AND METHOD - The present application discloses a transfer device for an infant patient. The transfer device comprises a center section positionable beneath the patient, a first side section connected to the center section, and a second side section connected to the center section. The first side section and the second side section are movable toward each other such that the first and second side sections substantially surround the patient and form an abdominal access area. | 02-25-2016 |