Beds – Support means for discrete portion of user – useable with bed... – Simultaneous support for multiple body portions
Patent
1997-11-25
2000-04-11
Trettel, Michael F.
Beds
Support means for discrete portion of user, useable with bed...
Simultaneous support for multiple body portions
5638, 5657, 56559, A61G 1312
Patent
active
060474203
ABSTRACT:
A head and upper body support system comprising three distinct supports: a head support and two upper body supports. The head support has a concave face contacting surface to receive the forehead of an individual therein. Each upper body support has an inclined lower portion to support and gradually lift the abdomen of the individual and an upper portion to support the corresponding shoulder, axilla (underarm), and side of the upper body. The upper portion of each upper body support has an arcuate groove formed in the side thereof to contour the axilla, which prevents the support from pressing against the breasts or chest of the individual or impeding the expansion thereof during breathing. The supports are preferably unattached so that orientation of the supports relative to each other is easily done to conform to the particular dimensions of the individual, to allow attainment of a variety of body postures to promote compliance with any prone positioning requirement, and to insure adequate air flow around the individual's face. The support system can include an optional base template to which the particular supports can be flexibly attached to maintain their positions relative to each other. Each support preferably comprises two layers of polymer foam, a body-contacting layer which is soft and flexible for comfort, and an underlying layer having greater density for stability, support, and shock absorbency. Alternatively, the supports can be fluid inflatable. The supports preferably have a protective cover which can be easily removed for cleaning.
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Morris Robert Edward
Priester, III Louis Orr
Bush Kenneth M.
Proper Position, Inc.
Trettel Michael F.
Veal Robert J.
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