Multi-segmental cushion assembly for adapting contour dental chairs to a child's physique
OwnerDanny P. Boyleinventor
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Abstract
A multi-segmented cushion assembly, positionable upon a contoured dental chair, supports a child at the proper height with respect to the dentist and maintains the head of the child tilted back while precluding side-to-side movement of the head. By being segmented, the cushion assembly can be altered in plan form to accommodate a range of torso lengths of young children and yet provides a feeling of comfort and security to the children.
Claims12
A removable multi-segment cushion assembly for adapting a contour dental chair to a child's physique which contour dental chair has a seat and leg support section and a back and head support section, said cushion assembly comprising in combination:
- (a) a seat cushion supported by the seat and leg support section for elevating a child seated upon the contour dental chair;
- (b) a back cushion for supporting the child's back, said back cushion being supported by the back and head support section and resting upon the rear edge of said seat cushion;
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- (c) a head rest for cradling the child's head, said head rest being supported by the back and head support section, said head rest including:
- (1) a depression for receiving the back of the child's head, said depression being of a depth sufficient to encourage backward tilting of the child's head with respect to the child's shoulders;
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- (2) side members for precluding side-to-side rotation of the child's head about a pivot point at the rear of the child's head;
- whereby, said cushion assembly elevates the child to a height comfortable for a dentist to perform his work and positions the child's head to encourage opening of the mouth at an orientation visually and physically accessible to the dentist.
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