Head immobilization device - Chiropractic Patents

Head immobilization device
United States Patent 6,230,712
K.o slashed.hnke May 15, 2001
Abstract
A head immobilization device, or head immobilizer, is disclosed. The head immobilizer includes an adjustable stable structure obtained by a middle wall standing vertically above the patient's head. The middle wall in an operative condition restricts hinges from up and down movement in a first perpendicular plane, and sideways movement in a second perpendicular plane, while still allowing vertical side walls to be folded flat against the temple areas of a patient's head. This structure permits the head immobilizer to secure a large variety of head sizes. Attachment flanges for the side walls are secured to the board at an angle of approximately 90.degree. to the middle wall. This attachment locks the structure from movement in a third perpendicular plane. The patient's head is prevented from moving forward by a restraining band joining the two side walls across the patient's forehead.
Inventors: K.o slashed.hnke; Ole (Vagetelvej, DK)
Assignee: Ambu International A/S (Glostrup, DK)
Appl. No.: 09/506,373
Filed: February 18, 2000