US3870038A
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One-piece seamless hollow resuscitation plaque
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-15
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Granted: 1975-03-11
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Expires: 1994-03-15
Abstract
Abstract A resuscitation plaque for use in the emergency treatment of patients suffering from suffocation, shock and cardiac conditions comprising a light-weight rigid plaque insertable beneath the head and chest and providing a firm support therefor while resuscitation and revival efforts are applied. The plaque is deeply recessed to receive and support the head in a backwardly and downwardly inclined position, without restraint against sidewise movement, whereby the bronchial passages of a patient lie open in a generally straight path providing free, unobstructed access through the mouth into the lungs.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis Arblaster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:14
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H31/00; A61H31/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A one-piece resuscitatIon plaque for use in treating a patient suffering from suffocation, shock, cardiac conditions and the like, said plaque comprising a rigid seamless hollow buoyant shell of high-strength, rotationally molded thermoplastic material having a substantially uniform wall thickness, said plaque being elongated and tapering to a substantially thinner thickness at the forward end thereof, said plaque being relatively thick at the rear end and sized to underlie and firmly support the head and back of a spine patient, the rear end of said plaque having a head-supporting recess with a continuous head-supporting perimeter shaped to support the patient''s head firmly while tilted rearwardly and downwardly and with the chest supported rigidly elevated whereby the bronchial passages of a supine patient lie open in a generally straight path to provide free unobstructed access through the mouth and into the lungs of the patient.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A one-piece resuscitatIon plaque for use in treating a patient suffering from suffocation, shock, cardiac conditions and the like, said plaque comprising a rigid seamless hollow buoyant shell of high-strength, rotationally molded thermoplastic material having a substantially uniform wall thickness, said plaque being elongated and tapering to a substantially thinner thickness at the forward end thereof, said plaque being relatively thick at the rear end and sized to underlie and firmly support the head and back of a spine patient, the rear end of said plaque having a head-supporting recess with a continuous head-supporting perimeter shaped to support the patient''s head firmly while tilted rearwardly and downwardly and with the chest supported rigidly elevated whereby the bronchial passages of a supine patient lie open in a generally straight path to provide free unobstructed access through the mouth and into the lungs of the patient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
144 words
A one-piece resuscitatIon plaque for use in treating a patient suffering from suffocation, shock, cardiac conditions and the like, said plaque comprising a rigid seamless hollow buoyant shell of high-strength, rotationally molded thermoplastic material having a substantially uniform wall thickness, said plaque being elongated and tapering to a substantially thinner thickness at the forward end thereof, said plaque being relatively thick at the rear end and sized to underlie and firmly support the head and back of a spine patient, the rear end of said plaque having a head-supporting recess with a continuous head-supporting perimeter shaped to support the patient''s head firmly while tilted rearwardly and downwardly and with the chest supported rigidly elevated whereby the bronchial passages of a supine patient lie open in a generally straight path to provide free unobstructed access through the mouth and into the lungs of the patient.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
144 words
A one-piece resuscitatIon plaque for use in treating a patient suffering from suffocation, shock, cardiac conditions and the like, said plaque comprising a rigid seamless hollow buoyant shell of high-strength, rotationally molded thermoplastic material having a substantially uniform wall thickness, said plaque being elongated and tapering to a substantially thinner thickness at the forward end thereof, said plaque being relatively thick at the rear end and sized to underlie and firmly support the head and back of a spine patient, the rear end of said plaque having a head-supporting recess with a continuous head-supporting perimeter shaped to support the patient''s head firmly while tilted rearwardly and downwardly and with the chest supported rigidly elevated whereby the bronchial passages of a supine patient lie open in a generally straight path to provide free unobstructed access through the mouth and into the lungs of the patient.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A resuscitation plaque as defined in claim 1 characterized in the provision of means thereon laterally of said head seating opening for detachably supporting bracket means equipped with resilient means for frictionally gripping and releasably supporting breathing accessories closely beside the patient''s mouth.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A resuscitation plaque as defined in claim 2 characterized in that said means for supporting bracket means comprises an upwardly diverging tapering socket for seating the complementally shaped tapered lower end of said bracket means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A resuscitation plaque as defined in claim 3 characterized in that said plaque is provided with a similar upwardly diverging tapering socket on either lateral side of said head supporting opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A resuscitation plaque as defined in claim 1 characterized in that said hollow shell includes a plurality of hand grips molded integral therewith and located at spaced apart intervals along the periphery of said plaque.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
63 words
A resuscitation plaque as defined in claim 5 characterized in that said hand grips include one along either lateral side thereof with the hand grip portion thereof lying spaced substantially inwardly of the patient-supporting surface of said plaque thereby permitting the operator to gain a firm hold of the hand grip while the plaque is resting against the floor or other flat surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
66 words
A resuscitation plaque as defined in claim 1 characterized in that said head supporting recess extends through the rear end portion of said plaque, said recess having an arcuate forward side wall which is inclined sharply downwardly and rearwardly, and the rear end transversely extending arcuate portion of said head supporting recess being confined substantially to an area closely adjacent the back surface of said plaque.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
51 words
A resuscitation plaque as defined in claim 1 characterized in that the bottom of said shell includes ribs extending parallel to one another and cooperating to resist lateral movement of said plaque relative to a supporting surface for said plaque, and the top of said shell being arched downwardly lengthwise thereof.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-10 | 1978-09-09 | 1979-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-10 | 1982-09-09 | 1983-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-10 | 1986-09-09 | 1987-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |