Patent · US Expired

Immobilizing cervical collar

US5334133A · kind A · utility

18Cited by
15References
17Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 19, 1992
Grant dateAug 2, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 19, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G1/003
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cervical collar for immobilizing the head and neck of a patient to a backboard. A base attached to posterior portion of said collar rests within a recess defined by a frame mounted upon said backboard. A sliding member secures said base within said recess of said frame and is locked into place by a pin and groove latch.

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