Cervical collar brace with cable adjustment
US8864693B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/055
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cervical collar brace including a main body collar, a first chin side support pivotally mounted to the main body collar, and a second chin side support pivotally mounted to the main body collar. A cable adjuster adjustably secures the first and second chin side supports to the main body collar and includes a rotatable wheel, one or more cables, and one or more lift effectors for lifting the chin side supports in response to rotation of the rotatable wheel in a first rotation direction. A chin piece is provided for supporting a wearer's chin.
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