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Cover for a cervical collar or cervical system

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-01-12
DAHAN SHIMON
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The invention is a cover for a cervical collar that solves problems with the commonly provided self-gripping attaches on C1 and C2 cervical collars. The cover is made with a fabric that can regulate temperature, helping to keep the wearer warm in cold weather and preventing heat from leaking out. This technology is called HEID & HEIQTM.

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Finally, the applicant has realized that this system of closing self-gripping weakens and may prove to be faulty.

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[0062]FIG. 1 illustrates a length and width of the cervical collar.

[0063]FIG. 2 present a system according to one of the modes of realization of the present invention. It is the rear view of the object of the invention, the cover for cervical collar intended to be turned toward the neck of a user. The cover for cervical collar is suitable for cervical collars type C1 or C2 (3).

[0064]The cover for cervical collar (1) including a tubular sleeve (2) comprising two openings adapted (2a, 2b) to insert the collar (3).

[0065]The tubular sleeve (2) being configured to fully cover the cervical collar when the cervical collar is inserted in the tubular sleeve (2).

[0066]The cover for cervical collar has a set of an excess of material sufficient (a1; a2; a3; a4) to adapt locally a dimension of the cervical collar to create a kind of cushion between the cervical collar and the chin neck of the user. The quantity of material sufficient of fabric of the object of invention of the cover for cervical...

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Abstract

The invention relates to a cover (1) for a cervical collar, said cover (1) comprising a tubular pouch comprising two openings (2l a,2b) for inserting the cervical collar (3) the tubular pouch (2) being designed so as to entirely cover the cervical collar (3) when the cervical collar (3) is inserted in the tubular pouch (2).

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to the field of medical devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a device intended to cover a cervical CollarBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The opportunities of trauma of the human spine are frequent:[0003]Accidents of the public road, sport accidents, yard, Even drops at home. The onset of pain and / or the sensation of blocking of the neck can also originate a bad posture on an extended period, but it may also be related to the genetic heritage of each.[0004]The cervical collars are used for the immobilization of the cervical spine, in a goal of consolidation and analgesic. Currently there are several types of cervical collars that could be classified in two categories. The flexible clamps and / or semi-rigid (C1 and C2) and the drives and / or rigid (C3, C4).[0005]The cervical flexible collar or semi rigid, of C1 and C2 type are generally made from a strip of foam (or other flexible material) cove...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D65/04B65D65/08
CPCB65D65/08B65D65/04A61F5/055
Inventor DAHAN, SHIMON
Owner DAHAN SHIMON
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