Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes – Pore forming in situ – Composite article making
Patent
1996-02-08
1998-01-13
Kuhns, Allan R.
Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes
Pore forming in situ
Composite article making
264 452, 264 465, 264 466, 264222, 264DIG30, B29C 4402
Patent
active
057075727
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for immobilizing and positioning the head, shoulder, and torso region of the human anatomy when in the prone position for radiographic examination or treatment. The device consists of a base board, a face support, a pair head side walls, a pair of shoulder walls, and a pair of body side walls. A foam mixture is applied to the upper surface of the base and the entire device is placed into a large flexible container or bag. A patient's head, shoulder and torso region are placed on the device in a prone position. The patient remains in a fixed position while the foam mixture expands around the patient's body and the apparatus. After a brief period of time, the foam sets or hardens and a mold or template is formed. This mold serves to immobilize the head, shoulder and torso region of the body when in a prone position during radiographic examinations and treatment as well as other procedures. The form can be utilized repeatedly with the same patient in subsequent procedure for duplicating the initial examination or treatment posture.
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