48 results about "Cervical collars" patented technology

Embodiments include an inflatable blast-induced brain injury prevention device for living beings such as soldiers. The device may include one or more inflatable chambers that cooperate to form a substantially toroidal cervical collar configured to surround the soldier's neck. An inflator unit, activated by an initiator may be coupled to the one or more inflatable chambers to inflate the one or more inflatable chambers. An electronic control unit (ECU) in electrical communication with the initiator and in electrical communication with at least one sensor may be configured to measure atmospheric air pressure. The ECU may be programmed to activate the initiator when the air pressure measured by the sensor exceeds a threshold air pressure.

An adjustable cervical collar designed to accommodate a broad range of prospective wearers with unique physical attributes, and to restrict the movements of the wearer's cervical spine, including rotation, flexion, extension, and lateral bending. The cervical collar includes a front portion and back portion, which may be adjusted in relation to one other to vary the circumference of the cervical collar. The front portion includes upper and lower plastic portions which may be adjusted to vary the height of the cervical collar, and a front thoracic extender which may be adjusted to achieve a desired restrictiveness of flexion movement. The back portion includes occipital and back thoracic extenders which may be adjusted to achieve a desired restrictiveness of extension movement. The adjustable features may be operated independently of one another. The adjustable features include locking means to ensure that the cervical collar is securely applied to the wearer.

The invention discloses a generator with continuous variable volume compression ratio, comprising a sensor, a box body, a bent axle, at least one connecting rod and a piston, wherein one end of the connecting rod is rotatablely connected with an outer shaft cervical collar installed on a shaft neck; the shaft neck of the bent axle is provided with a continuous variable volume compression ratio mechanism which is controlled by a circular ring orbit installed in the box body; a fixed mechanism which is arranged on the box body is provided with the control mechanism of the generator with the continuous variable volume compression ratio; the control mechanism controls the circular ring orbit to control different positions for the outer shaft cervical collar to be sheathed on an upper dead center and a lower dead center to realize different compressed heights and compression ratio so as to improve fuel economy and dynamic property.

A baby bottle for feeding an infant is adapted to store baby formula powder in a nipple cavity separated from fluid in the bottle by a seal plate. The seal plate is dislodged by manual pressure applied to at least one seal plate release button integrated into a collar of the baby bottle, to permit the formula powder to mix with the fluid when the bottle is to be used for feeding.

The invention provides a multi-functional cervical traction device. The multi-functional cervical traction device includes a front cervical support frame and a rear cervical traction collar; the front cervical support frame includes a front cervical collar, a mandible support, two support rods and two retractable rods; the two symmetrically arranged support rods are arranged at the shoulder positions of the left and right ends of the front cervical collar, and the two ends of the mandible support are hinged to the upper ends of the two support rods respectively; one end of each retractable rod is hinged to the front portion of the mandible support, the other end of each retractable rod is hinged to the front cervical collar, and the two retractable rods are arranged on the front cervical support frame in a left-and-right symmetrical mode; the front cervical collar of the front cervical support frame is provided with a carotid-artery compression device; the left and right ends of the rear cervical traction collar are connected with the support rods at the left and right shoulders of the front cervical collar in a buckled mode. The multi-functional cervical traction device integrates the cervical traction function and the control over the blood-supply quantity of the carotid artery, therefore, convenience is brought to patients who synchronously need carotid-artery compression and cervical traction, the purposes of well relieving and treating diseases such patient are achieved, and the practicability of the cervical traction device is improved.

A cervical collar has a chin support slidably connected to an inside surface of an anterior component adapted to secure against an anterior chin and neck of a user. A posterior component connects to the anterior component to circumferentially surround the user's neck. A height adjustment mechanism has spring locks securing the height adjustment mechanism against the anterior component. The cervical collar includes a footplate continuously extending from the height adjustment mechanism generally without a variation in thickness. The posterior component has side portions with a plurality of living hinges located proximate to elongate slots for straps connecting to the anterior component.

Embodiments include an inflatable blast-induced brain injury prevention device for living beings such as soldiers. The device may include one or more inflatable chambers that cooperate to form a substantially toroidal cervical collar configured to surround the soldier's neck. An inflator unit, activated by an initiator may be coupled to the one or more inflatable chambers to inflate the one or more inflatable chambers. An electronic control unit (ECU) in electrical communication with the initiator and in electrical communication with at least one sensor may be configured to measure atmospheric air pressure. The ECU may be programmed to activate the initiator when the air pressure measured by the sensor exceeds a threshold air pressure.

The disclosure provides neck collar devices and systems for the mitigation and prevention of traumatic brain injury, including concussion. Specifically disclosed are adjustable collars and systems, and collars having certain pressure sensing devices.

A method for restoring speech functions in patients having various forms of dysarthria by way of successively carrying out the cosmetic massage of the face, the point massage of biologically active points of the face, cervical-collar region, arms and articulation organs, articulation-mimic gymnastics followed by voice exercises. The point massage is carried out by successively pressing, pricking, stroking for 1-5 seconds 3-5 times for 3-5 points, by sequentially alternating same and by adding 1-2 points. Pair points are massaged with two probes simultaneously. Dysarthria probes for carrying out a method for restoring speech functions by way of exerting a reflex action on the patient's biologically active points, which comprise a rod and an operating part whose configuration is varied in relation to the patient's clinical profile, for example, in the form of a ball, a sphere, an oval, a two-prong unit or a three-prong unit. The operating parts of the probes are made of ebonite, copper, titanum and / or stainless steel and can be dismantled.

The invention discloses a monitoring method of a cervical collar. A server is connected to the user terminal network, and the doctor terminal is connected to the server network. The control method comprises the following steps: a pressure sensor acquires a pressure signal of the cervical collar body, and then sends the pressure signal to a signal processor; the signal processor transmits the pressure data to the user terminal through a communication device; the user terminal displays the pressure data, and the user terminal compares the pressure data with an optimal pressure range to generatea comparison result; the user terminal sends the pressure data and the comparison result to the server, and the server stores the pressure data and the comparison result; and the doctor terminal or the user terminal sends and checks the signal of the data of the intelligent cervical collar to the server, the server sends the pressure data and the comparison result to the doctor terminal or the user terminal, and the doctor terminal or the user terminal displays the pressure data and the comparison result. The method has the advantages of simplicity and easiness in use, reduces the dependence of patients on doctors, and is convenient for doctors to know the treatment condition of patients.

A user-actuated dynamic tension traction device is disclosed. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a traction device passively applies traction force to a user through the use of one or more rubber or elastic resistance bands coupled to a neck collar worn by the user. The resistance bands are anchored to a stationary surface (in a preferred embodiment a door). Traction is passively applied to the user, rather than actively, as the user moves his or her body away from the surface to which the resistance bands are anchored. As the user moves backward and stretches the resistance bands, tension is incrementally exerted by the resistance bands on the neck collar, and traction is gradually applied to the user's spine.

A spine board for evacuating a patient from an accident site. At least one cleat is positioned on a longitudinal edge of the spine board and having a proximal end coupled to the spine board, and a distal end disposed away from the spine board and formed in a hook shape, so that securing means, such as straps, can be quickly attached to the cleat to secure to the spine board, the head of a patient placed on the spine board, the head immobilizer placed at the sides of the head, and a cervical collar wrapped around the neck of the patient, without having to lift the spine board off the ground the spine board while the patient laying thereon, and that can be used in any weather or ambient light conditions, and can even be attached by feel. In accordance with a exemplary embodiment, the cleat is coupled to a groove or on an axle extending along a longitudinal edge of the spine board and positioned adjustably along the groove. In accordance with another exemplary embodiment, a retrofittable cleat array includes a cleat support structure is fixed to a top plate. The cleat support structure and the cleat are insertable into a through-slot in a pre-existing board.

The invention relates to a personalized neck brace that can be removed at will based on 3D printing, including front and rear parts of the neck brace, lightweight through holes, threaded fixing parts of different shapes and sizes, and fixing screws. It adopts personalized customization, is consistent with the natural curve of the patient's neck and shoulders, and fits perfectly, which can effectively solve the patient's discomfort caused by long-term wearing. The development and application of 3D printed screw fasteners makes the cervical collar more precise and easier to disassemble and assemble. Several lightweight through-holes designed based on the injury site and the stress analysis of the cervical collar can make the cervical collar both strong and light, relieving the patient's sense of oppression when wearing the cervical collar.

Neck braces having versatile rear braces are provided. Some rear braces comprise various components including a rear panel having notches, a height adjustment mechanism, and at least one occipital lobe support. Each component can be movably attached to another component via a fastener (e.g., ball snap, snap connector, etc.), thereby allowing one component to rotate, tilt or otherwise move in relation to the other component.

An adjustable cervical collar designed to accommodate a broad range of prospective wearers with unique physical attributes, and to restrict the movements of the wearer's cervical spine, including rotation, flexion, extension, and lateral bending. The cervical collar includes a front portion and back portion, which may be adjusted in relation to one other to vary the circumference of the cervical collar. The front portion includes upper and lower plastic portions which may be adjusted to vary the height of the cervical collar, and a front thoracic extender which may be adjusted to achieve a desired restrictiveness of flexion movement. The back portion includes occipital and back thoracic extenders which may be adjusted to achieve a desired restrictiveness of extension movement. The adjustable features may be operated independently of one another. The adjustable features include locking means to ensure that the cervical collar is securely applied to the wearer.

A neck collar includes a narrow elongated base proportioned and contoured to extend circumferentially around the neck of the user. The elongated base has an inner surface in confronting engagement with the neck. The elongated base may be separated at opposing ends. The ends of base may be disposed below a user's chin when the elongated base is worn by the user. The neck collar includes a cooling composition disposed within an outer fabric covering. The neck collar also includes an additional loop on both ends to attach an eyeglass cord.

The disclosure provides neck collar devices and systems for the mitigation and prevention of traumatic brain injury, including concussion. Specifically disclosed are adjustable collars and systems, and collars having certain pressure sensing devices.

The invention discloses a sleeping pillow type thermal therapy cervical collar. The sleeping pillow type thermal therapy cervical collar comprises a cervical collar pillow body and a cervical collar pillow core, the cervical collar pillow body is composed of a rear cervical collar, a first extension part and a second extension part, the cervical collar pillow core is an inflatable bag, the cervical collar pillow core is embedded into a cervical collar pillow body, the inflatable bag is inflated through an inflatable insertion opening, a cervical collar part is formed between the first extension part and the second extension part, transition positions, used for connecting a headrest with the cervical collar part, of the first extension part and the second extension part are in hinged connection, a first sliding groove is formed in the bottom of the first extension part, a sliding base is arranged at the bottom of the second extension part, a connecting base is vertically arranged on thesliding base through a lifting mechanism, and a mandible support is installed on the connecting base through bolts. Accordingly, the position of the mandible support is adjusted in a transverse and longitudinal displacement mode, the compactness of the mandible support and the mandible of a patient suffering from cervical spondylosis can be guaranteed, the fixing effect is good, operation is easy, and convenience and practicability are achieved; in addition, the thermal therapy effect is achieved while the neck is supported, and the good physical therapy effect is achieved for the patient suffering from the cervical spondylosis.

A helmet comprising an outer shell and a chin bar collar is disclosed. The outer shell comprises an interior surface and an open front portion. The chin bar collar comprises a chin guard and a collarsegment forming a continuous loop. The collar segment is coupled to the interior surface of the outer shell. A majority of the collar segment is positioned within an interior space of the outer shell,and a majority of the chin guard is positioned outside the interior space of the outer shell. The outer shell may include at least two coupling points, at least one on each side of the open front portion, coupling the chin bar collar to the outer shell. The helmet may include at least one bracket coupled to the interior surface of the outer shell. The chin bar collar may be releasably coupled tothe interior surface of the outer shell.

The invention discloses a movable cervical collar, which belongs to an auxiliary medical appliance for clinic use, and solves the technical defects that the cervical collar of the prior art cannot be adjusted, and has bad air permeability and harder materials. The movable cervical collar mainly comprises a shoulder rest, a lower jawbone support and two groups of regulating devices, wherein each regulating device consists of the adjustable lever of the shoulder rest and the adjustable lever of the lower jawbone support, one ends of the adjustable levers of the shoulder rest and the lower jawbone support are respectively fixed on the shoulder rest and the lower jawbone support, and the other ends of the adjustable levers of the shoulder rest and the lower jawbone support are respectively provided with threads, the threads of one end are right-hand threads, the threads of the other end are left-hand threads, the adjustable levers of the shoulder rest and the lower jawbone support are connected with each other through a sleeve with threads arranged therein, and the threads of the inner side of the sleeve are matched with the threads on the adjustable levers of the shoulder rest and the lower jawbone support.

A vent prevents a vacuum from forming within an inverted container of liquid when the liquid is dispensed. The vent is a singular vent, formed of a vent tube, the vent tube removably secures with a nipple, and more particularly its radially extending flange, with the nipple flange having a passage therethrough to allow for venting by way of the vent tube from the interior of the container to the location between the container neck and its collar, to provide for the entrance of atmospheric air into the interior of the container during usage to prevent the generation of any vacuum therein. The container may be a nursing bottle, with its collar and nipple applied to the top, and the vent tube being secured to the bottom of the nipple flange for projecting downwardly within the bottle to perform its venting function. The bottle may be formed of fully or partially transparent material, tinted to one or more coloration, while the vent tube may be tinted to one or more different coloration, and when they are assembled, exhibits three or more colorations for the vent tube when viewed from exteriorly of the tinted nursing bottle during its application.

In accordance with one or more aspects of the disclosed embodiment, a cervical collar includes a semi-rigid collar substantially conforming to the back of a neck, an occipital locking mechanism coupled to the semi-rigid collar, configured to generally conform to and engage with the base of a skull at the occipital or mastoid region without engaging the temporomandibular joint, jaw or chin of the skull and a traction mechanism coupled to the semi-rigid collar, the at least one traction mechanism configured to provide cervical traction through the occipital locking mechanism of the semi-rigid collar against the base of the skull without pressure against the temporomandibular joint, jaw and chin.

The invention provides a multi-functional cervical traction device. The multi-functional cervical traction device includes a front cervical support frame and a rear cervical traction collar; the front cervical support frame includes a front cervical collar, a mandible support, two support rods and two retractable rods; the two symmetrically arranged support rods are arranged at the shoulder positions of the left and right ends of the front cervical collar, and the two ends of the mandible support are hinged to the upper ends of the two support rods respectively; one end of each retractable rod is hinged to the front portion of the mandible support, the other end of each retractable rod is hinged to the front cervical collar, and the two retractable rods are arranged on the front cervical support frame in a left-and-right symmetrical mode; the front cervical collar of the front cervical support frame is provided with a carotid-artery compression device; the left and right ends of the rear cervical traction collar are connected with the support rods at the left and right shoulders of the front cervical collar in a buckled mode. The multi-functional cervical traction device integrates the cervical traction function and the control over the blood-supply quantity of the carotid artery, therefore, convenience is brought to patients who synchronously need carotid-artery compression and cervical traction, the purposes of well relieving and treating diseases such patient are achieved, and the practicability of the cervical traction device is improved.

Local drug administration (toxic exposure) of rats is suitable for the fields of pharmacology, toxicology, basic medicine, veterinary medicine and the like. This device comprises 1 main body, is made of mesh cloth, length * width = 6 ~ 8cm * 6 ~ 8cm, there is gauze strip 5 fixing multi-layered gauze 6; 2 neck sleeve holes, length * width = 4 Both sides of the mesh cloth of ~6cm×2~3cm are sewn on one side of the main body part 1 to form a neck hole of length×width=2~3cm×2~3cm; 3 neckbands are made of elastic bands, length 9 ~12cm, adhesive tapes 7 that can be bonded to each other are respectively arranged on both sides; 4 fixing belts, two, made of elastic bands, each length×width=8~10cm×1~3cm, one end is fixed on the back side of the main body part 1 Side, the other end is provided with adhesive tape 7. The invention has simple structure and operation, overcomes the disadvantages of damage and inconvenient movement caused by conventional protection, and the materials used are easy to clean and disinfect, durable and can be used repeatedly.