Reusable cervical collar having a chin strap member fastening element with a pull cord

Reusable cervical collar having a chin strap member fastening element with a pull cord
United States Patent 7,090,652
Santelli, Jr. August 15, 2006
Abstract
A cervical collar including a collar member, a chin strap member having a first arm attached to the collar member; and a fastening element coupled to a second arm of the chin strap member. The fastening element attaches the second arm of the chin strap member to the collar member at a time of use. The fastening element includes a pull cord member that pulls the fastening element into an aperture in the collar member to attach the second arm of the chin strap member to the collar member at the time of use. One or more of the components of the collar may be made from materials having an antimicrobial additive which enable the cervical collar to be reused.
Inventors: Santelli, Jr.; Albert (Martinsville, NJ)
Appl. No.: 10/224,990
Filed: August 22, 2002