Use of corrective infant helmet

Details Use of corrective infant helmet Use of corrective infant helmet

2006-12-26

2006-12-26

Bennett, Henry (Department: 3743)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

C128S845000, C128S857000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07153284

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for treating infant plagiocephaly whereby a helmet encircles the upper cranium of an infant and prevents the infant from resting its head on flattened or depressed regions of the skull. The helmet contemplates an adjustable first member which encircles the infant's upper cranium, and a second member comprising a relatively rigid protruding element that is attached to the exterior surface of the first member. The second member is positioned so that it is superincumbant to flattened or depressed regions, so that when the helmet is worn, the second member forces the infant to rest its head on a different area of the skull, thus passively relieving pressure on the depressed skull, and applying a gentle active pressure to other areas. Additionally, the method an apparatus relates to the treatment of torticollis and other abnormalities of the neck.

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Danmar Products, Inc., “Special Products for Special Needs”, web page at http://danmarproducts.com/index.cfm, as available via the internet and printed Apr. 6, 2005.

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