Dismountable and adjustable fastening device for laying down pediatric patients in an inclined position
OwnerEnrique Luis Mancera Browne, Alberto Eduardo Mancera Gonzalezinventors
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Abstract
This invention provides an aid to pediatric physicians and caregivers to lay an infant in incline position for use in treating various physical conditions or diseases, including gastroesophagic reflux (“GER”). The device allows for positional treatment of infants without the need for a special wedged shaped pillow or mattress. The invention allows for fast and easy access to the infant in case of urgency, but still avoids the possibility of the infant releasing himself. The device can be removed for washing or replacement of a new device, depending upon the size of the infant. The device allows the infant to be laid prone, supine, or laterally.
Claims3
An adjustable and releaseable holding device for positioning an infant on an inclined platform, the holding device comprising:
- (a) a top panel comprising a generally rectangular sheet of cloth fabric or disposable material, said top panel having an upper and a lower edge and two lateral side edges, said lower edge defining a pair of arcuate cutouts for receiving said infant's legs, said top panel further comprising a plurality of spaced rings attached to and positioned along each of said two lateral side edges;
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- (b) a bottom panel comprising a generally rectangular sheet of cloth fabric or disposable material, said bottom panel having an upper and a lower edge and two lateral side edges, said bottom panel positioned adjacent said top panel such that said lower edge and said two lateral side edges of each of said panels coincide, said bottom panel being generally longer than said top panel such that said upper edge of said bottom panel extends above said upper edge of said top panel, said bottom panel further comprising a plurality of spaced strap/snap connectors attached to and positioned along each of said two lateral side edges, each of said strap/snap connectors comprising a strap element aligned with and passable through a corresponding one of said rings positioned on said top panel, and a mating pair of snap connector elements retaining said strap element in place after passage through said corresponding ring on said top panel.
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