Patient-activated body immobilizer and method of use
CA 1265716 C · Owner: Williams, Glenn A. Jr. · Inventors: Williams, Glenn A. Jr.
Overview
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A temporarily immobilizing harness is loosely positioned about the chest or other body part and closely spaced handles are squeezed using one or both hands to tighten the harness about the body. The harness is useful for, example, for restraining the chest against expansion during bouts of coughing or sneezing following open heart surgery.
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- Granted February 13, 1990. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 13, 2007.
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