Cervical collar with end-supported chin strap

Cervical collar with end-supported chin strap
United States Patent 7,141,031
Garth , et al. November 28, 2006
Abstract
The cervical collar has three principal pieces: a back panel, a main collar body, and a chin piece. The chin piece is permanently attached to the main collar body and is only attached at its ends to the main collar body so that the center portion of the chin piece can adjust to chin configuration. The back panel engages behind the neck and is tightened with respect to the main collar body to properly support the patient's head and protect the cervical spine. The chin piece adjusts to the patient's chin configuration because it is sufficiently flexible and only supported away from the chin area. Each of the pieces has a foam cushioning layer.
Inventors: Garth; Geoffrey (Long Beach, CA), Patterson; Charles (Long Beach, CA)
Assignee: W. G. Holdings, LLC. (Long Beach, CA)
Appl. No.: 10/444,201
Filed: May 23, 2003