Self adjusting, soft neck support collar

Details Self adjusting, soft neck support collar Self adjusting, soft neck support collar

1990-08-24

1991-07-09

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

A61F 500

Patent

active

050295772

ABSTRACT:
A soft neck support collar is disclosed comprising two offset and attached, tubular ring elements, each element hooking together at their respective ends. Both ring elements contain a soft fill material such as nylon, cotton, polyester, acrylics, foam, foam chips, etc. The combined effect of the fill material together with the tubular configuration, enables the neck to adjust for lateral forward and backward forces during movement. The upper ring element is tapered at each end, so that when these ends are joined together, a space is formed into which the chin can fit, thereby maintaining the neck in a neutral position, and preventing hyperextension.
The lower ring element is hooked together at each end, and the rings are offset to enable the lower ring to close at the back of the neck, approximately opposite from the closure of the upper ring element. Hence, the lower ring element functions as a continuous, uniform tubular-shaped ring which does not interfere with movement of the chin. Thus, in the closed configuration, the neck support collar allows for neutral positioning of the chin and neck, and restricts neck mobility.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4958631 (1990-09-01), Sarkozi

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