Leg positioner

Details Leg positioner Leg positioner

1974-11-04

1976-01-13

Gilliam, Paul R.

Beds

Bedsteads

Element or detail

A47C 2100

Patent

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039316548

ABSTRACT:
A device for positioning and supporting the lower leg and foot of a patient while lying on the side during periods of extended bedrest is formed from a block of polyurethane foam having resilient characteristics, and being of such configuration as to include a plurality of vertically extending sides between which an open arcuate groove extends longitudinally along the length of the block providing a cradle for the lower leg and a transverse slot extending across the vertical sides adjacent one end of the block for receiving a foot of a patient enabling the patient to lie on his side with the uppermost leg portion being positioned perpendicularly to the lower leg portion which is positioned perpendicularly to the foot.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3345656 (1967-10-01), Steinman
patent: 3451071 (1969-06-01), Whiteley
patent: 3505994 (1970-04-01), Smith
patent: 3511233 (1970-05-01), Holy, Jr.
patent: 3604023 (1971-09-01), Lynch
patent: 3626526 (1971-12-01), Viel

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