Surgery – Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-14
2006-11-14
Bennett, Henry (Department: 3743)
Surgery
Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants
Reexamination Certificate
active
07134435
ABSTRACT:
Described are sleeping apparatus and related methods that involve a motion-limiting member, a therapeutic device, or both, positioned at the lumbar spine.
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Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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