Cervical collar with end-supported chin strap
US7141031B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/23
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The cervical collar has three principal pieces: a back panel, a main collar body, and a chin piece. The chin piece is permanently attached to the main collar body and is only attached at its ends to the main collar body so that the center portion of the chin piece can adjust to chin configuration. The back panel engages behind the neck and is tightened with respect to the main collar body to properly support the patient's head and protect the cervical spine. The chin piece adjusts to the patient's chin configuration because it is sufficiently flexible and only supported away from the chin area. Each of the pieces has a foam cushioning layer.
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