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US1837153A
US1837153A US352738A US35273829A US1837153A US 1837153 A US1837153 A US 1837153A US 352738 A US352738 A US 352738A US 35273829 A US35273829 A US 35273829A US 1837153 A US1837153 A US 1837153A
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    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H1/00—Apparatus for passive exercising; Vibrating apparatus; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
    • A61H1/02—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising
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    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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  • the invention relates to surgical splints and it is particularly directed to splints for securing extension of the spinal column.
  • splints for securing extension of the spinal column generally include a strap and pad that is engaged under the chin of the patien Such pad is most uncomfortable to the patient since it interferes with the use of his lower jaw and feeding is accomplished with difficulty.
  • the object of m present invention is to provide a single sp int by which positive extension of the spinal column may be secured with a minimum of discomfort on the part of the patient and the patient has free use of his jaws at all times.
  • Figure l is a side view of the splint applied to the head of a person;
  • Fig. 2 a plan view of the splint and
  • Fig. 3 a side elevational view of the splint.
  • the splint consists of a frame 1 a bar 2 that is bent upon itself, the forward ends 3 being brought into engagement with the opposite sides of a loop 4 to which a ring 5 is pivoted.
  • a rivet 6 secures the ends 3 and the loop together.
  • the rivet may be loose in the loop so that the loop may swing in a vertical plane if desirable.
  • the curve of the bend in the bar is of such size and shape that the frame may be installed on the human head with the said curved portion in contact with the lower back part of the head and extending upwardly and forwardly in contact with the opposite sides of the head.
  • a pad 7 is bar where it contacts with the head not only to protect the head against injury but to provide a positive grip for the frame upon the head. Beyond the opposite ends of the pad the arms 8 of the bar approach one'another so that the forward portion of the frame is V-shaped.
  • Buckles 9 are suitably secured to the frame at proper points and these buckles are adaptopposite ends of a tape 10 to which is secured a pad 11 that is adapted to be engaged on the forehead.
  • the buckles permit the adjustment of the pad 11 so that itmay be firmlyengaged on the forehead of the patient.
  • Rings 1-2 are pivotally mounted on the side arms 8 and to these rings and to the ring 5 are attached cables or ropes which pass over pulleys or are united and pass over one pulley, a proper counterweight be ing attached to the other end of the cable or cables.
  • the weight pulls on the cables and through them upon the frame. The frame will not separate from the pateients head, hence the head is pulled upwardly and the spine is extended the desired degree. 1
  • the anchor of the splint upon the head is sufficient to enable one to elevate a person off the floor. Hence by selecting the proper counterweight the desired extension of the spine is readily secured.
  • the frame when installed, slants upwardly and the forehead band holds it in place, the face and jaws of the patient are not encumbered or touched and he is as comfortable as one in his condition can be. At the same time he can eat-his food in comfort.
  • a splint comprising a bar bent upon itself, the bend of the bar being such as to be capable of engagement on the lower part of the back of the human head and to extend upwardly and forwardly and in engagement covering the head-engaging surfaces of the bar, the opposite ends of the bar being sethe head, pads cured together and a forehead engaging pad carried by the bar.
  • a splint comprising a bar having its opposite ends secured together and its central portion curved to form a frame engageable 0n the lower part of the back of the human 5 head and on the opposite sides of the head in an upward and forward direction, pads on the head-engaging surfaces of the bar, a forehead engaging pad adjustably carried by the bar and support-engaging means on the bar.

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Dec. 15, 1931. J. J. ETTINGER r 1,837,153
' SURGICAL SPLINT Filed April 5, 1929 INVENTOR.
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Patented Dec. 15, 1931 UNITED STATES JOE J. ETTINGR, OF WARSAW,
comm, OF WARS-AW, INDIANA, A CORPORATION SURGICAL SPLINT Application filed April 5, 1929. Serial No. 352738.
The invention relates to surgical splints and it is particularly directed to splints for securing extension of the spinal column.
Heretofore splints for securing extension of the spinal column generally include a strap and pad that is engaged under the chin of the patien Such pad is most uncomfortable to the patient since it interferes with the use of his lower jaw and feeding is accomplished with difficulty. I
The object of m present invention is to provide a single sp int by which positive extension of the spinal column may be secured with a minimum of discomfort on the part of the patient and the patient has free use of his jaws at all times.
The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which Figure l is a side view of the splint applied to the head of a person; Fig. 2 a plan view of the splint and Fig. 3 a side elevational view of the splint.
In the illustrative embodiment of the invention the splint consists of a frame 1 a bar 2 that is bent upon itself, the forward ends 3 being brought into engagement with the opposite sides of a loop 4 to which a ring 5 is pivoted. A rivet 6 secures the ends 3 and the loop together. The rivet may be loose in the loop so that the loop may swing in a vertical plane if desirable. The curve of the bend in the bar is of such size and shape that the frame may be installed on the human head with the said curved portion in contact with the lower back part of the head and extending upwardly and forwardly in contact with the opposite sides of the head. A pad 7 is bar where it contacts with the head not only to protect the head against injury but to provide a positive grip for the frame upon the head. Beyond the opposite ends of the pad the arms 8 of the bar approach one'another so that the forward portion of the frame is V-shaped.
- ed to engage the secured about the with the opposite sides of INDIANA, ASSIGNOR 'TO ZIMMER MANUFACTURING Buckles 9 are suitably secured to the frame at proper points and these buckles are adaptopposite ends of a tape 10 to which is secured a pad 11 that is adapted to be engaged on the forehead. The buckles permit the adjustment of the pad 11 so that itmay be firmlyengaged on the forehead of the patient. When the tape ends 10 are drawn up the frame is rigidly clamped on the'head. Rings 1-2 are pivotally mounted on the side arms 8 and to these rings and to the ring 5 are attached cables or ropes which pass over pulleys or are united and pass over one pulley, a proper counterweight be ing attached to the other end of the cable or cables. The weight pulls on the cables and through them upon the frame. The frame will not separate from the pateients head, hence the head is pulled upwardly and the spine is extended the desired degree. 1
The anchor of the splint upon the head is sufficient to enable one to elevate a person off the floor. Hence by selecting the proper counterweight the desired extension of the spine is readily secured.
Since the frame when installed, slants upwardly and the forehead band holds it in place, the face and jaws of the patient are not encumbered or touched and he is as comfortable as one in his condition can be. At the same time he can eat-his food in comfort.
Various modifications in the shape of the frame will be suggested all which I believe to be within the scope of my invention.
What I claim is:
, 1. A splint comprising a bar bent upon itself, the bend of the bar being such as to be capable of engagement on the lower part of the back of the human head and to extend upwardly and forwardly and in engagement covering the head-engaging surfaces of the bar, the opposite ends of the bar being sethe head, pads cured together and a forehead engaging pad carried by the bar.
2. A splint comprising a bar having its opposite ends secured together and its central portion curved to form a frame engageable 0n the lower part of the back of the human 5 head and on the opposite sides of the head in an upward and forward direction, pads on the head-engaging surfaces of the bar, a forehead engaging pad adjustably carried by the bar and support-engaging means on the bar.
10 In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand. 7.. 7 JOE J. ETTINGER.
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Cited By (5)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3108587A (en) * 1960-12-19 1963-10-29 Das Peter Traction device
US5109835A (en) * 1989-11-09 1992-05-05 Mcdonald Philip Headgear for cervical traction system
US20050019244A1 (en) * 2003-07-23 2005-01-27 Spiegelman Jeffrey J. Method for the point of use production of ammonia from water and nitrogen
US7033333B1 (en) * 2002-08-02 2006-04-25 Arthur Croft Self actuated cervical (neck) traction device
US20220126152A1 (en) * 2020-10-28 2022-04-28 Arturo E. Holmes Stretching apparatus

Cited By (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3108587A (en) * 1960-12-19 1963-10-29 Das Peter Traction device
US5109835A (en) * 1989-11-09 1992-05-05 Mcdonald Philip Headgear for cervical traction system
US7033333B1 (en) * 2002-08-02 2006-04-25 Arthur Croft Self actuated cervical (neck) traction device
US20050019244A1 (en) * 2003-07-23 2005-01-27 Spiegelman Jeffrey J. Method for the point of use production of ammonia from water and nitrogen
US20220126152A1 (en) * 2020-10-28 2022-04-28 Arturo E. Holmes Stretching apparatus
US11701535B2 (en) 2020-10-28 2023-07-18 Arturo E. Holmes Stretching apparatus
US11850463B2 (en) * 2020-10-28 2023-12-26 Arturo E. Holmes Stretching apparatus

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