Disposable cervical collar
US5060637A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 1988 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 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 disposable cervical collar having an elongated unitary body formed from plastic core board or similar cellular material, the collar having a frontal section provided with a chin receiving opening, including a chin supporting flap and optionally a chin strap, with a throat opening underlying the chin opening, and a rear section which is slotted at spaced intervals for bending to conform to the wearer's neck, the rear section having a plastic strap adapted to be adhesively secured to the frontal section to secure the collar in place.
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