US3829079A
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Spinal position patient restraint
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-26
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Granted: 1974-08-13
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Expires: 1993-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A medical restraint device whereby a patient lying on his side on a medical treatment table, in a curled position with bowed spine, is prevented from involuntarily or inadvertently kicking, straightening the spine, or otherwise making a movement potentially dangerous to the spine. A cervical-occipital pad and a posterior-thigh pad are provided to bear against these general anatomical portions of the patient. Each pad is individually mounted for vertical, horizontal, and pivotal adjustment so as to be capable of being brought to the correct position with respect to the patient. Selectively adjustable fixing or locking means are provided. Various mechanical expedients, including sliding, or telescoping, or threaded connections to carry out these functions are provided.
Inventors
- 👤 D Fox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:49
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
243 words
A medical restraining device adapted to be secured to a treatment table to prevent a patient undergoing spinal treatment while lying on a side in a curled position from inadvertently violently kicking or straightening, comprising: a. a first main brace structure including: 1. a vertical support having a base secured to said table and a top, mounted on said base and having a selectively settable vertical adjustment, 2. a horizontal support, affixed near one end thereof to said vertical support near said top thereof, and having a selectively settable horizontal adjustment, 3. a cervical-occipital pad affixed to the other end of said horizontal support, and bearing against the cervix and occiput and upper shoulder portion of said patient, 3. pivoting means to permit said pad to be selectively pivoted around said base, b. a second main brace structure including: 1. a vertical support having a base secured to said table and a top, mounted on said base and having a selectively settable vertical adjustment, 2. a horizontal support, affixed near one end thereof to said vertical support near said top thereof, and having a selectively settable horizontal adjustment, 3. a posterior-thigh pad affixed to the other end of said horizontal support and bearing against the posterior and thigh of said patient, 4. pivoting means to permit said pad to be selectively pivoted around said base, Said respective bases of said first and second main brace structures being spaced apart a selectively settable distance.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
243 words
A medical restraining device adapted to be secured to a treatment table to prevent a patient undergoing spinal treatment while lying on a side in a curled position from inadvertently violently kicking or straightening, comprising: a. a first main brace structure including: 1. a vertical support having a base secured to said table and a top, mounted on said base and having a selectively settable vertical adjustment, 2. a horizontal support, affixed near one end thereof to said vertical support near said top thereof, and having a selectively settable horizontal adjustment, 3. a cervical-occipital pad affixed to the other end of said horizontal support, and bearing against the cervix and occiput and upper shoulder portion of said patient, 3. pivoting means to permit said pad to be selectively pivoted around said base, b. a second main brace structure including: 1. a vertical support having a base secured to said table and a top, mounted on said base and having a selectively settable vertical adjustment, 2. a horizontal support, affixed near one end thereof to said vertical support near said top thereof, and having a selectively settable horizontal adjustment, 3. a posterior-thigh pad affixed to the other end of said horizontal support and bearing against the posterior and thigh of said patient, 4. pivoting means to permit said pad to be selectively pivoted around said base, Said respective bases of said first and second main brace structures being spaced apart a selectively settable distance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
a horizontal support, affixed near one end thereof to said vertical support near said top thereof, and having a selectively settable horizontal adjustment,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
a horizontal support, affixed near one end thereof to said vertical support near said top thereof, and having a selectively settable horizontal adjustment,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A medical restraint device as set forth in claim 1 wherein each vertical and horizontal adjustment means includes selectively operable locking means to hold said vertical and horizontal supports in selected vertical and horizontal adjusted positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
a horizontal support, affixed near one end thereof to said vertical support near said top thereof, and having a selectively settable horizontal adjustment,
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
a horizontal support, affixed near one end thereof to said vertical support near said top thereof, and having a selectively settable horizontal adjustment,
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
a cervical-occipital pad affixed to the other end of said horizontal support, and bearing against the cervix and occiput and upper shoulder portion of said patient,
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
a cervical-occipital pad affixed to the other end of said horizontal support, and bearing against the cervix and occiput and upper shoulder portion of said patient,
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
pivoting means to permit said pad to be selectively pivoted around said base, b. a second main brace structure including:
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
pivoting means to permit said pad to be selectively pivoted around said base, b. a second main brace structure including:
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
a posterior-thigh pad affixed to the other end of said horizontal support and bearing against the posterior and thigh of said patient,
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
a posterior-thigh pad affixed to the other end of said horizontal support and bearing against the posterior and thigh of said patient,
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
45 words
A medical restraint device as set forth in claim 2 wherein each of said cervical-occipital and posterior-thigh pads are resiliently padded and are contoured respectively to bear against the cervical-occipital-shoulder region of the patient and the upper thigh and lower buttocks region Of the patient.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
39 words
A medical restraint device as set forth in claim 3 wherein said adjustment and locking means comprise a plurality of mutually telescoping sections having a separate locking means at each point where one of said sections telescopes into another.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
pivoting means to permit said pad to be selectively pivoted around said base, Said respective bases of said first and second main brace structures being spaced apart a selectively settable distance.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
31 words
pivoting means to permit said pad to be selectively pivoted around said base, Said respective bases of said first and second main brace structures being spaced apart a selectively settable distance.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
45 words
A medical restraint device as set forth in claim 3 wherein said adjusting and locking means comprise a hole transverse to the long axis of one said support, settable slidably receiving another said support, and locking means provided on said first support adjacent said hole.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
49 words
A medical restraint device as set forth in claim 3 wherein a plurality of sockets are provided affixed to said table, and the said base of each said vertical support fits into one of said sockets and is vertically selectively movable with respect thereto, to provide said vertical adjustment.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
A medical restraint device as set forth in claim 6 wherein said plurality of sockets are disposed adjacent one edge of said table.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
50 words
A medical restraint device as set forth in claim 6 wherein each of said sockets is affixed to a clamp, each of said clamps being selectively movable and provided with locking means, to position each said vertical support at any desired point along the edge of a medical treatment table.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
35 words
A medical restraint device as set forth in claim 6 wherein said pivoting motion is provided by a pivoting fit between said base of said vertical support and said socket into which said support fits.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
64 words
A medical restraint device as set forth in claim 3 wherein said vertical support bases are positioned along a line passing parallel to the general length of the patient, on the side of the patient away from the spine of said patient and said bases are spaced along said line a distance greater then the general length of said patient in said curled position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-08-12 | 1978-02-11 | 1978-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-12 | 1982-02-11 | 1982-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-12 | 1986-02-11 | 1986-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |