Surgery – Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants – Restrainers and immobilizers
Patent
1991-02-19
1992-06-02
Hafer, Robert A.
Surgery
Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants
Restrainers and immobilizers
128869, A61F 537
Patent
active
051178427
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for mounting to opposed interior toes of an individual for containing alignment of the toes during a tanning procedure is provided, wherein a continuous loop includes a plurality of lock cylinders mounted along the loops to define securement loops at each end for securement of an associated toe therewithin. A modification of the invention includes an inflatable cylinder mounted at each end of a flexible line, wherein the inflatable cylinder permits inflation to a predetermined pressure to permit securement of an individual's toe therewithin and the inflation cylinders are transparent and formed of an ultraviolet transmissive material. Further, the invention provides an apparatus for mounting heel support inflatable pads mounted by flexible lines to each end of the tether for positioning an individual's heels thereon for enhanced comfort in use of the organization.
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Bistrek Cheryl A.
Bistrek Robert A.
Gilden Leon
Hafer Robert A.
Rimell Sam
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