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Cervical traction device

CA 1196241 A · Owner: Goodley, Paul H. · Inventors: Goodley, Paul H.

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A cervical traction device in which the user himself, applies the traction force. A harness which is adjustable both as to size and shape fits about the user's head between the occiput and forehead. A strap is attached to the harness and is used to apply traction thereto, the opposite ends of the strap being attached to the ends of a traction bar. The traction bar has attachment means at its center and to the left and right of center a line or cable being selectively attached to one of these attachment means. The line fits through a suitable fitting so that it reverses direction to a position forward of the user's head where it is attached to a force indicator device which is within the …

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  • Granted November 5, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 5, 2002.
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FiledMay 5, 1983
GrantedNovember 5, 1985
Term endedNovember 5, 2002
Patent numberCA 1196241 A
Classification (IPC)A61F5/00

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1984198619881990199219941996199820002002Application filedMay 5, 1983Patent grantedNov 5, 1985Term endedNov 5, 2002

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