System and method for head and spine immobilization and protection
US11382378B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA41D13/0531
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention relates to a device that stabilizes or protects the head or spine from injuries. An immobilization device includes one or more pillars with multiple segments that protect the head or spine of a user. The pillars typically run along the part of the head and spine and pelvis that the device protects. A cable or wire runs through these segments in the pillars. By design, when the pillars of the invented system are not activated and the system is in normal use, the pillars are designed to be as flexible as possible and allow full physiologic motion of the protected body part. Activation of the system confers rigidity to the system and prevents or lessens harmful, non-physiologic motion of the body part intended to be protected. The present invention can further include a caudal extension used to connect to vehicle.
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