US3620211A
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Extrication back splint
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-07
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Granted: 1971-11-16
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Expires: 1989-05-07
Abstract
Abstract A back splint of malleable material so that it can be formed at the scene of an accident and secured to the portion of the victim or person without moving the injured portion or the person or victim so as to immobilize the injured part of the person or immobilize the victim or person in the position in which the injury occurs to aid in inhibiting further damage or injury to the vertebral column or associated portions thereof upon extrication and transportation of the victim. The splint comprises longitudinally extending, spaced malleable members preferably curved at one end for fitting on the victim to immobilize the head, neck, and vertebral column of an injured person to retain the person in such immobilized position to inhibit further injury upon extrication and transportation. The construction of the splint is such that it does not significantly interfere with radiological surveys.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert Goodell
- 👤 William L Greene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/04; A61F5/05; A61F5/058; A61F5/05883
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
277 words
An extrication splint for retaining the head, neck, and vertebral column of an injured person immobilized in the position in which the injured person is found comprising: a. a pair of longitudinally extending members each of which is curved at one end for engaging over the back and top of the head of the injured person; b. said members being formed of malleable material whereby the splint may be shaped to fit over the back and top of the head to retain the head, neck, and vertebral column of an injured person immobilized in the position in which the injured person in found; c. brace means secured to and extending between said members to position them in spaced relation; d. one of said brace means being concave and adjacent the end of the curved ends of said members to cradle the back and top of the head of the injured person in said curved ends of said members; e. means for securing the splint to the head and torso of an injured person to immobilize the head, neck, and vertebral column of the injured person; and f. said securing means including a chin strap for engaging the chin of the injured person, first strap means secured to said chin strap and adapted to engage each of said curved ends of said members at a position between said concave brace means and the ends of said curved members for holding the top and back of the head of the injured person against said concave brace means and curved ends of said members, and second strap means engaging said longitudinally extending members and adapted to engage around the torso.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
277 words
An extrication splint for retaining the head, neck, and vertebral column of an injured person immobilized in the position in which the injured person is found comprising: a. a pair of longitudinally extending members each of which is curved at one end for engaging over the back and top of the head of the injured person; b. said members being formed of malleable material whereby the splint may be shaped to fit over the back and top of the head to retain the head, neck, and vertebral column of an injured person immobilized in the position in which the injured person in found; c. brace means secured to and extending between said members to position them in spaced relation; d. one of said brace means being concave and adjacent the end of the curved ends of said members to cradle the back and top of the head of the injured person in said curved ends of said members; e. means for securing the splint to the head and torso of an injured person to immobilize the head, neck, and vertebral column of the injured person; and f. said securing means including a chin strap for engaging the chin of the injured person, first strap means secured to said chin strap and adapted to engage each of said curved ends of said members at a position between said concave brace means and the ends of said curved members for holding the top and back of the head of the injured person against said concave brace means and curved ends of said members, and second strap means engaging said longitudinally extending members and adapted to engage around the torso.
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) | 1974-11-15 | 1975-05-17 | 1975-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-15 | 1979-05-17 | 1979-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-15 | 1983-05-17 | 1983-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |