Surgery – Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants – Restrainers and immobilizers
Patent
1990-08-27
1991-09-03
Hafer, Robert A.
Surgery
Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants
Restrainers and immobilizers
128878, A61F 537
Patent
active
050443780
ABSTRACT:
A portable medical unit that is used during the medical procedures of extracting blood from and giving needles to children. The unit provides a concealed work area with storage pockets; a vinyl cushion arm rest; and straps to retain the child's arm during the above noted procedures. The unit features distraction elements such as a painted clown's face and an opening through the mouth where the child inserts his/her arm. When not in use, the work area remains concealed with a flap that opens only when the child's arm is inserted into the mouth. Also featured is the clown's hair which is made of synthetic material, is brightly colored, and offers a tactile distraction. The nose of the clown connects to a pumping system which, when the child squeezes inflates a balloon that is connected to the pumping system by a tube. The balloon can be removed and given to the child as a reward for good behavior. When open the two forms are secured in place by locking hinges. When closed the unit is retained shut by clasps and carried by a handle. The unit can be rested on a table in a hospital, a clinic, a child's home, or a doctor's office for easy use.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3986505 (1976-10-01), Power
Ducharme Kathy
Toma Beatrice
Toma John
Toma Rita
Toma Thomas
Hafer Robert A.
Jeibralt Incorporated
Kenealy David J.
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