Axillary prone position support system
US6047420A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2200/325
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A head and upper body support system comprising three distinct supports: a head support and two upper body supports. The head support has a concave face contacting surface to receive the forehead of an individual therein. Each upper body support has an inclined lower portion to support and gradually lift the abdomen of the individual and an upper portion to support the corresponding shoulder, axilla (underarm), and side of the upper body. The upper portion of each upper body support has an arcuate groove formed in the side thereof to contour the axilla, which prevents the support from pressing against the breasts or chest of the individual or impeding the expansion thereof during breathing. The supports are preferably unattached so that orientation of the supports relative to each other is easily done to conform to the particular dimensions of the individual, to allow attainment of a variety of body postures to promote compliance with any prone positioning requirement, and to insure adequate air flow around the individual's face. The support system can include an optional base template to which the particular supports can be flexibly attached to maintain their positions relative to…
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