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US 2019/0099316 A1Published application
Neck Traction Device
OwnerTodd S. Pickmaninventor
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Abstract
A unique neck traction device is provided. The device presents a safe traction device that is easily operated by a single person without the risk of undue body strain. There is an adjustable locking mechanism that allows the person to relax while applying the necessary pressure for neck alignment and/or spinal adjustment. The device also utilizes force multipliers to safely and easily lift affected body parts.
Claims18
A portable rehabilitative traction device for a patient comprising:
- a rigid crossbar;
- a body support member suspended below said crossbar and an anchor located above said crossbar;
- an adjustable positioning line connecting said crossbar to said anchor;
- and
- a selectively unlockable position adjuster in communication with said positioning line between said crossbar and said anchor;
- wherein said patient can increase upward tension between said anchor and said body support member by applying force to said positioning line.
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A portable rehabilitative traction device for a patient comprising:
- a rigid crossbar;
- a body support member suspended below said crossbar and an anchor located above said crossbar;
- at least one relay point in connection with said anchor;
- an adjustable positioning line connecting said crossbar to said anchor passing through said relay point;
- and
- a selectively unlockable position adjuster in communication with said positioning line between said crossbar and said anchor;
- wherein said patient can increase upward tension between said anchor and said body support member by applying force to said positioning line.
4 more elements
The traction device of claim 134 wherein said body support member is fully releasable from said crossbar.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.