Head and upper neck support device

Details Head and upper neck support device Head and upper neck support device

2007-12-21

2009-06-16

Grosz, Alexander (Department: 3673)

Beds

Support means for discrete portion of user, useable with bed...

For head or neck

Reexamination Certificate

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07546651

ABSTRACT:
The invention is a head and neck support apparatus comprised of a central portion with three primary sections 1) a shoulder ramp, 2) an inclined Atlanto-Axial support (AXS) section, and 3) a substantially level head support section. The apparatus also has side support portions, in several embodiments, so a user may lay in a lateral position. The AXS section is designed to support the soft tissue between the user's atlanto and axis at 0 to 20 degrees.

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