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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8162866 | Neck brace A neck brace (10) having a collar member (12) to be arranged around a wearer's neck, and a rear member (14) extending from, the collar member (12) and to be abutted on the wearer's back. The brace further comprises releasable fastening me... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8162865 | Neck brace A neck brace (10; 110; 210) having a collar member (12; 212) to be arranged around a wearer's neck, and a rear member (14; 214) extending from, the collar member and to be abutted on the wearer's back. The brace further comprises pivoting means ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8142380 | Folding cervical vertebra protective band A folding cervical vertebra protective band which includes a belt-like protective band body having a length and a width for substantially surrounding an entirety of a cervical portion of a user; and an attachable/detachable fixing means for holding the protective ba... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8118761 | System and method for temporo-mandibular joint decompression during cervical traction Traction devices, systems, and methods for their use provide simultaneous axial distraction and one of flexion, extension, or lateral flexion of the spine. The devices permit aligning at least a portion of the spine prior to traction. Traction is applied through air... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8088088 | Back support system A support system designed to reduce the stress exerted on the back of a wearer when he bends over to lift a load. It comprises a harness and a yoke for distributing the load on the shoulder of the wearer and a tension system equipped with elastic cables. It further ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8057416 | Restraint device and method of use A restraint device includes first and second restraint and/or support portions adapted to extend around part of a person. First and second connector portions may secure the first and second restraint and/or support portions to the person. A lock member may be used t... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8057415 | Trauma cervical stability device and methods of using same for diagnostic purposes Trauma cervical stability devices for use by ambulatory personnel arriving at the scene of an injured patient are disclosed. The trauma cervical stability devices comprise a cap element, releasable and adjustable head straps, a shoulder harness, and at least one adj... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8038635 | Forward head posture correction collar A forward head position correction collar is provided which in combination includes a shoulder collar assembly, a chin mastoid piece for engaging and positioning the head of a wearer of the collar; and interconnecting means for interconnecting the chin piece to the ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8038636 | Cervical collar having height and circumferential adjustment An orthopedic device in the form of a cervical collar having height and circumferential adjustment includes an anterior portion and a posterior portion. The anterior portion includes a main support piece having depending projections configured to engage a height adj... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8002723 | Neck brace A neck brace (10) is disclosed which comprises two sections (12, 14) which are releasably connected to one another along a split line (18). The ring has upwardly facing surfaces (30, 76.1, 20.2) which limit tilting movement of a helmeted ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7993293 | Neck brace A neck brace (10) is disclosed which comprises two sections (12, 14) which are releasably connected to one another along a split line (18). The ring has upwardly facing surfaces (30, 76.1, 20.2) which limit tilting movement of a helmeted ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7981068 | Cervical collar having height and circumferential adjustment An orthopedic device in the form of a cervical collar having height and circumferential adjustment includes an anterior portion and a posterior portion. The anterior portion includes a main support piece having depending projections configured to engage a height adj... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7951102 | Cervical collar The present invention discloses a novel cervical collar for maintaining the airways in head and neck immobilized trauma patient open. This collar comprises a rigid motion-restricting frame (220, 230, 240, 270, 280) attached to the head (100); and, a ja... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7914472 | Neck support A neck support/brace for protecting a neck has a flexible collar with a top wall, bottom wall, sidewalls and sectional walls disposed therebetween that form compartments therein. A plurality of cells are disposed within the compartment. Each of the fluid cells have ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7892193 | Overhead activity head-and-neck support collar A head-and-neck support collar is provided that supports the cervical region of the spine and the base of the skull when the head is in a tilted-back position. The collar is designed to reduce head-and-neck stress, strain and pain during physical activities that req... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7878995 | Integral head, neck, and upper torso immobilizer A device to simultaneously immobilize the head, neck and upper torso of a patient, the device comprising a first substrate for supporting the back of the patient's head, a second substrate in communication with the first substrate, whereby the second substrate is ad... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7867181 | Neck support A neck support/brace for protecting a neck has a flexible collar with a top wall, bottom wall, sidewalls and sectional walls disposed therebetween that form compartments therein. A plurality of cells are disposed within the compartment. Each of the fluid cells have ... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7862526 | Cervical traction assembly with sensory feedback A cervical traction assembly whereby the user can exert a variable load on the cervical spine and receive a sensory feedback when the traction is at or within range of a target load. The assembly includes a head harness wrapped around the forehead of the user that i... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7846118 | Cervical immobilization collar with arterial cooling elements A cervical immobilization collar incorporates one or more cooling elements for inducing a mild cerebral hypothermia by transcutaneous cooling of oxygenated blood flowing through carotid arteries. The immobilization collar includes an annular support structure having... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7846117 | Neck brace Neck brace that inhibits excessive neck movement during impact, yet allows for a high degree of movement of the wearer's head during normal operation of the neck brace. May include impact surface(s) that limits movement of a helmet by contacting an underside of the ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7789843 | Head positioning device for treatment of sleep apnea A user or assistant operated device for elevation and forward thrusting of the jaw for mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea is disclosed. The device includes a base configured to contact a torso of a wearer, a chin support configured to contact a jaw of the wear... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7674234 | Cervical collar with geared adjustment The present invention provides a cervical collar with a rack and pinion adjustment mechanism. The rack moves a chin support member, which raises and lowers a chin piece. Independently, the present invention provides methods and mechanisms in which the chin support c... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7608052 | Cervical brace and therapy device A cervical brace and therapy device for use to rehabilitate an injured neck of a person is described having a base support structure shaped to fit about the neck and rest on the shoulders of the person; a support ring assembly attachable to the base support structur... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7556607 | Devices and techniques relating to range of motion of the cervical spine One embodiment of the present application is directed to: shaping a neck support to conform to a neck of a patient while the neck is configured with a desired lordosis of a cervical spine of the patient, performing a surgical procedure on the cervical spine of the p... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7549970 | Cervical brace A cervical brace having a cervical collar. The collar has a front collar portion and a rear collar potion wherein the rear collar portion comprises an occipital support. A vest comprising a front vest portion and a back vest portion is attached to the front collar p... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7470243 | Progressive flexible tabs on orthotic devices The orthotic device for the restraint of a portion of the human body has flexible tabs at the edges of its principal panel. The flexible tabs are substantially rectangular in outline to maximize support area, but are tapered in cross-section substantially between th... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7449005 | Traction collar and method of use A traction device having an adjustable tensioning mechanism, the traction device attachable to a head support and a cervical collar. The tensioning mechanism includes a traction base, a slider slidably connected to the traction base and an adjustment mechanism to fo... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7442176 | Dynamic cervical support brace A cervical support brace including an upper U-shaped support member having a first support prong and a second support prong and a lower U-shaped support member having a first support prong and a second support prong. A first linkage member connects the first support... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7399288 | Adjustable neck brace An adjustable neck brace worn at a human neck for fixing a cervical vertebra includes a cover panel and an adjusting device fixed onto a surface of the cover panel, and the adjusting device includes an adjusting rod, a limit member and an adjusting knob disposed on ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7371221 | Cervical brace and therapy device A cervical brace and therapy device for use to rehabilitate an injured neck of a person is described having a base support structure shaped to fit about the neck and rest on the shoulders of the person; a support ring assembly attachable to the base support structur... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7371222 | Cervical support system A cervical support system for restricting head and neck movement of a patient recovering from an injury to or surgery on the spine. The support system includes a supporting member for mounting onto and around the head and neck of the patient. The supporting member i... | 05/13/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7329229 | Orthopedic splints An orthopedic wrist splint with an initially generally planar malleable metal core covered by a layer of synthetic foam padding material on each of its opposite sides and protected by an outer cover of fabric. In one embodiment, depending on the orientation of the s... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7328472 | Configurable inflatable support devices A configurable, adjustable inflatable device including one or more inflatable bladders and a shape-defining membrane that combines with the inflatable bladders such that an overall shape of the configurable inflatable device is at least partially controlled by the s... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7320671 | Modular cervical support and redefinition structure A cervical support and redefinition structure which includes (a) an elongate collar that is removeably wrapable about a user's neck, with this collar having a central cervical region which is employable adjacent the cervix during use of the support structure to rede... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7309321 | Emergency medical collar An emergency medical collar adapted to be moved between a first more flexible state and a second more rigid state includes a body sized and adapted to be fitted to the neck region of a patient, and a chamber disposed inside of the body. The emergency medical collar ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7306573 | Neck brace A method of using a neck brace to move a neck of a person or stabilize the neck includes connecting a vest of the neck brace to a torso of a person. A support member of the neck brace is connected to the vest. A chin support of the neck brace is connected to a chin ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7297127 | Cervical immobilization device A cervical immobilization device is disclosed and includes at least one and, preferably, at least two opposite arms that can be folded between a flat and an upright position to engage and support a patient's head. A reversible actuating device folds the arms to the ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7288714 | Electrical arc flash protection blanket An electrical arc flash protection blanket for protecting workers from electrical arc flashes. The blanket is composed of two or more layers where the layer closest to the electrical arc source is of a fiberglass material and the remainder of the layers are of fiber... | 10/30/2007 |
