Restraining garment
US6253380A · kind A · utility
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27References
4Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/0621
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for irradiating an infant includes a frame for supporting the infant, and a source of radiation positioned below the frame and the infant. The frame includes a fully transparent section for allowing the radiation to pass therethrough to the infant. The apparatus further includes a therapy blanket detachably connected to the frame to cover the infant. The therapy blanket includes a transparent section through which radiation can pass to the infant. The therapy blanket forms a restraining garment and defines a pouch having a pair of sleeves for passively restricting the infant to be treated.
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