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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8365740 | Methods and apparatus for restraining a person A patient restraining device is secured to a patient supporting structure to more safely support a person's body during transport from one place to another. The device includes a sheet of fabric and connector straps secured to the fabric. After the device is fastene... | 02/05/2013 |
| 8356604 | 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 st... | 01/22/2013 |
| 8302610 | Spine immobilizer with removable straps A spine immobilizer with removable straps for efficiently providing removable straps upon a spine immobilizer for cleaning, maintenance, replacement, or inspection purposes. The spine immobilizer generally includes an immobilizer panel comprised of a semi-rigid stru... | 11/06/2012 |
| 7708019 | Spinal restraint device A spinal restraint device includes a body member with a head support portion, a neck support portion, and a back support portion. Left and right body wrap portions extend from the back support portion, and left and right head wrap portions extend from the neck suppo... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7377279 | Portable resuscitation organizer platform A patient support platform contains medical supplies which are anatomically arranged about the supported patient. The supply compartments and envelopes have see-through closures with pull tabs to make easy identification and access of the items possible. Resilient b... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7360543 | Patient assist lift A patient assist lift (PAL) device comprising a contoured shell which provides many benefits to patients and rescuers. A PAL device reduces or eliminates the risks of injuring a patient during mobilization. A PAL device may be quickly and easily attached to a patien... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7360264 | Patient immobilization device with diagnostic capabilities A patient immobilization device for immobilizing a patient and performing a diagnostic evaluation of such patient is comprised of a backboard, a structure configured to support the head of a patient on the backboard, and a pupil-sizing indicator positioned on a surf... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7350788 | Child restraint apparatus A shopping cart having a juvenile restraining apparatus is provided. The juvenile restraining apparatus has shoulder straps, belt segments, and a chest panel. The shoulder straps each have first and second ends and are positionable over the juvenile's shoulders. The... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7337484 | Disposable body board An assemblable body board is formed from a blank made from a sheet of a bendable or foldable material, such as fiberboard. The blank includes a center panel, opposite side panels and opposite end panels, wherein the side and end panels are foldable to form a rectang... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7319400 | Method and apparatus for monitoring a restraint device The instant invention is designed to detect when undue tension is placed on a belt or strap that is connected to a restraining vest, such undue pressure being indicative that a patient may be in trouble. It is preferable that, whatever sensor is used, it should be e... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7291121 | Cervical immobilizing device A cervical immobilizing device includes a pair of arms that can be folded to an upright position to engage and support a patient's head, an actuating device for folding the arms to the supporting position, and a locking device for locking the position of the arms in... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7288077 | Device and method to alleviate lower back pain A device to alleviate lower back pain, aligning the spine in the lumbar region, stretching the spine and reducing inward curvature of the spine which is an integral, elongate, symmetrical ovoid-section rigid sheet on which the user lies in a supine position, device ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7258677 | Cervical immobilizing device A cervical immobilizing device includes a pair of arms that can be folded to an upright position to engage and support a patient's head, an actuating device for folding the arms to the supporting position, and a locking device for locking the position of the arms in... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7231247 | Defibrillators Defibrillators are provided that include a passive airway support device. ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226427 | Systems and procedures for treating cardiac arrest Improved procedures for cardiopulmonary resuscitation of a victim of cardiac arrest are provided. In the resuscitation, the victim's chest is mechanically compressed and decompressed to stimulate the heart. The victim is induced to inspire and expire against insuffl... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7198609 | Method for splinting rib injuries A method for splinting rib injuries is disclosed. A pair of anchor strips having a plurality of fasteners on their exposed surfaces are attached to the skin of the chest cavity by an adhesive, the strips being more or less vertically oriented and equidistantly space... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7168110 | Paramedical transfer stretcher, harness and method This invention describes a transfer stretcher, harness and method designed to lift, transfer or support a person, more specifically a heavy weight, large size (oversize) person. Stretchers are generally used by hospitals or by rescue/emergency units to lift or carry... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7165278 | Patient immobilization device A patient immobilization device comprises a backboard having a front side and a back side, and a pair of opposing paddles slidably mounted on the backboard. The paddles are configured to move between a storage position and a support position, to support the head of ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7146936 | Method and apparatus for animal positioning An animal positioning apparatus including a support stretcher having a main body support portion. A head support portion is fixed to a first end of the main body support portion and forward limb directing means are provided proximal the first end of the main body su... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7124756 | Medical device for overcoming airway obstruction A medical device for overcoming upper airway obstruction when a patient is placed in a supine position, featuring a flat rectangular support base that attaches to the support frame perpendicularly, and a variation of lower jaw supports that attach to the support fra... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7120954 | Head immobilizer A base headboard for supporting the back of an injured person's head has an elongated slot with teeth racks disposed on either side of the injured person's head. The headboard also comprises straps for attaching to a spine board. Two side head blocks are removably a... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7100226 | Padded spinal board coverslip The following invention describes a padded coverslip for a long spinal board. The padding may be composed of a foam core that has a waterproof covering. The shape of the pad may vary to allow it to fit onto any adult size long spinal board. Additional sizes of the p... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7080648 | Medical device for overcoming airway obstruction A medical device for overcoming upper airway obstruction when a patient is placed in a supine position, featuring a flat rectangular support base that attaches to the support frame perpendicularly, and a variation of lower jaw supports that attach to the support fra... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7073508 | Method and device for registration and immobilization Support devices and pods for the head and neck region of patients undergoing radiation therapy are provided herein. The pod generally includes a support shell shaped to generally conform to the shape of the head and neck region of the patient, a foam insert that con... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7063677 | Pneumatic lumbar support and method for developing improved lower back range of motion A portable and adjustable pneumatic lumbar support is provided having a back section and a leg section adjacent to the back section. A first bladder in the back section inflates to support said user's torso. A second bladder in the leg section supports the user's le... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7055524 | Airway management device An apparatus for maintaining airway passages open that includes a base and a horizontal bar member slidably connected to a U-shaped member attached to the base. A pair of posts having padded heads or end members for contacting the mandibular angle of a jaw of a pers... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7047977 | Medical device for overcoming airway obstruction A medical device for overcoming upper airway obstruction when a patient is placed in a supine position, featuring a flat rectangular support base that attaches to the support frame perpendicularly, and a variation of lower jaw supports that attach to the support fra... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7036169 | Extremity positioner A device for positioning at least one extremity of a patient during medical imaging is disclosed. The device comprises a radiotranslucent platform, at least one radiotranslucent support object, and at least one attachment to releasably secure the support object to t... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7036167 | Patient immobilization device A patient immobilization device comprises a backboard having a front side and a back side, and a pair of opposing paddles slidably mounted on the backboard. The paddles are configured to move between a storage position and a support position, to support the head of ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7028357 | Patient immobilization and transportation system A board has an upper section, with an upper surface for supporting a patient, and a lower section, having two spars separated by a concave surface. The lower section is smaller than the upper section, forming longitudinal flanges through which hand passages are prov... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6966321 | Method and device for stabilizing a patient's head on a spine board A device for stabilizing a patient's head on a spine board while allowing longitudinal and rotational movement in conjunction with the body and a method of use for the device are disclosed. The device is comprised of a head harness, a forehead strap, a chin strap, a... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6966087 | Pediatric immobilizer A pediatric spinal immobilization device and method for immobilizing a pediatric trauma patient are provided. The immobilization device in one embodiment is releasably secured to an adult-sized backboard, and in another embodiment is provided with a removably contai... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6964073 | Multi-function patient immobilization device A multi-function device for immobilizing a patient for administration of medical treatment and transportation to a medical facility. The device has an inflatable base which supports the patient. Inflatable air channels extend around the periphery of the base and whe... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6953008 | Animal surgical tray A surgical tray for holding an animal in place in a dorsally recumbent position is made in the form of a shell contoured to conform generally to the back, neck and head of the animal. The shell has raised side wall portions on it in the vicinity of the head and thor... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6948501 | Patient support for external counterpulsation cardiac assist device A patient support for an external counterpulsation cardiac assist procedure. The patient support includes: a base; and at least one support connected to the base for maintaining at least a portion of the patient above a tabletop during a positive pressure portion of... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6926685 | Strap system A strap system for use with a brace of the type having a first shell generally conforming to a first body part of a user and a second shell generally conforming to a second body part of the user. The strap system includes a first strap and a first buckle located on ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6926684 | Orthopedic splint The orthopedic splint (1) for maintaining the knee in a rest position, especially after surgery on the posterior cruciate ligament, comprises a covering section (2, 3, 4) with stabilizing sticks (6) as well as strips (7) to fasten the cov... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6926441 | Portable x-ray table An articulated x-ray table comprises a planar, rigid radiolucent top support and a base spaced therefrom to form a gap whereby radiographic plates can be inserted and withdrawn. The gap is maintained by the use of one or more trolleys that are moveable along the len... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6918393 | Configuration for supporting and stabilizing an injured person The invention relates to a device for supporting and stabilizing an injured person. The device comprises a flexible film element whose two films define an air-tight inner space in between them that can be evacuated and in which loose particle-containing chambers are... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6915805 | Padded x-ray compatible spine board A molded plastic spine board having specialized padding strategically located in the board and stiffing members. The specialized padding reduces patient discomfort and aids perfusion in the regions that are in contact with the board while the patient is immobilized ... | 07/12/2005 |
