Restraint stretcher
OwnerGary R. Williamsinventor
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A restraint stretcher comprising an envelope for receiving a rigidifying backboard, and having transverse straps for encircling the body of a patient at specific areas, the straps being mounted for longitudinal movement to fit various sizes of patient. The transverse straps and their anchorage brackets are readily individually removable for cleaning or replacement. The anchorage points can be located on the upper side of the stretcher for immobilizing smaller patients, or on the underside for immobilizing larger or adult patients. The stretcher is padded for patient comfort and includes laterally or outwardly projecting handles for transportation of the stretcher. A harness is provided to constrain the patient against longitudinal movement.
Claims12
A stretcher for mounting upon an elongated backboard for supporting and immobilizing a person, the stretcher comprising:
- an elongated envelope adapted to slidably receive enclose a rigidifying backboard, and having a longitudinal centerline and opposite side edges;
- retainer means extending longitudinally of and attached to one side of the envelope adjacent the longitudinal centerline at longitudinally spaced apart locations to define unattached sections of the retainer means;
- and
- a plurality of transverse straps extending through the unattached sections, respectively, the transverse straps being of lesser widths than the sections whereby the transverse straps are adjustable longitudinally for adaptation to different sized persons, the transverse straps being laterally movable in the sections for removal and replacement.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.