Cervical traction device
US5451202A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 1993 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/1607
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for applying cervical traction to a user (22) with a head halter (24) is disclosed. The apparatus includes a frame (24), a tensioner assembly (34), a cord (42), and a pulley (44). The frame has a generally straight section (28), a curved section (32), and a shoulder brace (30). The straight section has a head portion (68) extending behind the head of the user and a tail portion (70) extending behind at least a portion of the back of the user. The shoulder brace is coupled to the straight section at the end of the head portion opposite the connection to the curved section and is oriented generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the straight section. The curved section generally forms a C-shape. The C-shape of the curved section opens toward the head of the user. The tensioner assembly is coupled to the end of the curved section opposite the attachment to the straight section. The tensioner assembly is also coupled to the halter through the cord. The tensioner assembly includes a rotatable axle (38), a handle (36) attached to the axle, and a ratchet mechanism (40) coupled to the axle for holding the axle at a desired location. The cord is coupled between the axle…
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