US4252113A
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Splint board for an injured person wearing a helmet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-06-08
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Granted: 1981-02-24
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Expires: 1999-06-08
Abstract
Abstract A splint board is provided with a pair of helmet-engaging support members for immobilizing a helmet worn by an injured person and straps for holding the person against the splint board. Each of the helmet-engaging support members is movably mounted on the splint board for movement toward and away from each other whereby the support members can be moved into clamping engagement with opposite sides of the helmet. Each support member can be releasably locked in the desired position on the splint board.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence Scire
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:35
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/04; A61F5/05; A61F5/058; A61F5/05883
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
An apparatus for immobilizing the head and spine of a person wearing a helmet comprising splint means for supporting the helmet and the upper back of the person, a pair of helmet supports movably mounted on the splint means for movement toward and away from each other, each of the helmet supports including a pair of helmet-engaging means spaced apart in a direction transverse to the direction of movement of the helmet support for engaging and immobilizing the helmet, and locking means for each of the helmet supports for locking the helmet supports in a position in which the helmet is immobilized by the helmet-engaging means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
106 words
An apparatus for immobilizing the head and spine of a person wearing a helmet comprising splint means for supporting the helmet and the upper back of the person, a pair of helmet supports movably mounted on the splint means for movement toward and away from each other, each of the helmet supports including a pair of helmet-engaging means spaced apart in a direction transverse to the direction of movement of the helmet support for engaging and immobilizing the helmet, and locking means for each of the helmet supports for locking the helmet supports in a position in which the helmet is immobilized by the helmet-engaging means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including a helmet strap and means for attaching the helmet strap to each of said helmet supports for holding the helmet against the splint means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including adjustable straps attached to the splint means for holding the upper back of the player against the splint means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the splint means is an elongated, rigid, flat board.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
97 words
An apparatus for immobilizing the head and spine of a person wearing a helmet comprising splint means for supporting the helmet and the upper back of the person, a pair of helmet supports movably mounted on the splint means for movement toward and away from each other, each of the helmet supports including a pair of helmet-engaging means including at least one suction cup for engaging and immobilizing the helmet, and locking means for each of the helmet supports for locking the helmet supports in a position in which the helmet is immobilized by the helmet-engaging means.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
97 words
An apparatus for immobilizing the head and spine of a person wearing a helmet comprising splint means for supporting the helmet and the upper back of the person, a pair of helmet supports movably mounted on the splint means for movement toward and away from each other, each of the helmet supports including a pair of helmet-engaging means including at least one suction cup for engaging and immobilizing the helmet, and locking means for each of the helmet supports for locking the helmet supports in a position in which the helmet is immobilized by the helmet-engaging means.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
137 words
An apparatus for immobilizing the head and spine of an injured person wearing a helmet comprising splint means for supporting the helmet and the upper back of the person, a pair of helmet supports movably mounted on the splint means for movement toward and away from each other, each of the helmet supports including a base plate movably mounted on the splint means, a standard extending from the base plate generally perpendicular to the splint means, and a cross member attached to the standard and extending generally parallel to the splint means, a pair of helmet-engaging means mounted on each standard at spaced-apart locations for engaging and immobilizing the helmet, and locking means for each of the helmet supports for locking the helmet supports in a position in which the helmet is immobilized by the helmet-engaging means.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
137 words
An apparatus for immobilizing the head and spine of an injured person wearing a helmet comprising splint means for supporting the helmet and the upper back of the person, a pair of helmet supports movably mounted on the splint means for movement toward and away from each other, each of the helmet supports including a base plate movably mounted on the splint means, a standard extending from the base plate generally perpendicular to the splint means, and a cross member attached to the standard and extending generally parallel to the splint means, a pair of helmet-engaging means mounted on each standard at spaced-apart locations for engaging and immobilizing the helmet, and locking means for each of the helmet supports for locking the helmet supports in a position in which the helmet is immobilized by the helmet-engaging means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 6 in which each of said helmet-engaging means on each of said cross members comprises a suction cup.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 6 including a chin strap attached to each of said cross members for engaging the chin of the player.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus of claim 6 in which the locking means for each of said helmet supports includes a bolt extending through the base plate of the helmet support and the splint means and a nut threadedly engaged with the bolt for clamping the base plate against the splint means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
74 words
The apparatus of claim 6 in which the splint means is provided with a pair of generally parallel elongated slots below each of said base plates, the locking means for each of said helmet supports including a pair of bolts extending through the base plate of the helmet support and through the slots in the splint means and a nut threadedly engaged with each bolt for clamping the base plate against the splint means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus of claim 10 in which each of said slots has an open end whereby the helmet supports can be removed from the splint means by loosening the nuts and moving the bolts toward the open ends of the slots.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 6 including a helmet strap and means for attaching the helmet strap to each of said cross members for holding the helmet against the splint means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-02-24 | 1984-08-25 | 1985-02-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-24 | 1988-08-25 | 1989-02-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-24 | 1992-08-25 | 1993-02-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |