Adjustable cervical collar
US5058572A · kind A · utility
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19Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 1988 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/23
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cervical collar composed essentially of an anterior section and a posterior section interconnected by an elongated strap, with the rear surfaces of the sections covered by cushioning material, the parts preferably being formed from high density polyethylene sheeting with polyethylene foam cushioning material, the parts being interconnected by plastic fasteners. Preferably the sections will be adjustable relative to each other, with one of the sections slidably mounted relative to the other. The configuration of the sections is designed to provided optimum support to achieve immobilization of the cervical spine.
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