Paul A Burns

US Patent:

50074164, Apr 16, 1991

Filed:

Apr 12, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/507915

Inventors:

Paul W. Burns - Warwick RI
Gary Burns - North Kingstown RI

International Classification:

A61F 300

US Classification:

128 80H

Abstract:

An orthopedic splint comprise a pair of arcuately shaped shell members to which are fastened on the interior surface thereof a foam pad and a flexible therapeutic insert in the form of a pad or a bladder that is filled with a gel material. The arrangement is such that when the shell members are fitted about the lower extremity of a leg and the pad or gel bags have been suitably cooled, the entire assembly may be fitted about the lower leg above the ankle and held in place by means of suitable encircling fastener straps and lacing.

US Patent:

49400436, Jul 10, 1990

Filed:

Apr 13, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/337418

Inventors:

William R. Burns - East Greenwich RI
Gary R. Burns - East Greenwich RI
Paul W. Burns - East Greenwich RI

Assignee:

Emergency Medical Products, Inc. - Warwick RI

International Classification:

A61F 501

US Classification:

128 75

Abstract:

A cervical collar including front and back halves adapted to fit around the neck, and an adjustable strap for releasably securing the halves in position on the neck. The halves of the collar are made from a laminate having outer layers of a foamed polymeric material and an inner layer of a solid, non-foamed thermoplastic material. The foam layes provide padding and comfort, and the solid layers provide rigidity and support to immobilize the head and neck. In one embodiment there is provided a large hole in the front most portion of the collar to accommodate the Adam's apple. In another embodiment, the strap is attached to the back half by looping it through parallel slots formed in the rearmost portion of the collar which are narrower than the width of the strap adjacent the slots, and attached to the front half by stitching at the ends thereof.