Surgery – Body rests – supports or positioners for therapeutic purpose
Patent
1996-02-20
1998-07-14
Brown, Michael A.
Surgery
Body rests, supports or positioners for therapeutic purpose
5637, 5638, A61G 1500
Patent
active
057788871
ABSTRACT:
The apparatus of the present invention includes a rigid member for supporting a person's body, two rigid extensions which extend outwardly from the rigid member and a forehead support member which is coupled to the two extensions. The rigid member preferably includes a contoured padding to comfortably support the person's abdomen, chest and neck areas, and a recessed padded portion to support a person's chin. The forehead support member is preferably formed of a flexible strap or rigid pad and is longitudinally adjustable along the length of the rigid extensions. The apparatus is positioned on a bed such that the rigid extensions are cantilevered from the head of the bed. The person then rests his or her abdomen, chest, and neck onto the contoured padding of the rigid member, chin into the padded recessed portion and forehead onto the forehead support member.
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Boss Gerald R.
Brown Michael A.
Goldman Joel S.
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