Patent ID: 9707137
Date: 2017-07-18
CPC Classifications: A61G

Claim:
1. A spine board, comprising: a board having a longitudinal edge, the board having a long axis and defining a through-slot disposed in the board adjacent to the longitudinal edge and parallel to the long axis, the through-slot having an edge closer to a longitudinal centerline of the board and an opposite edge closer to the longitudinal edge; at least one cleat disposed in the through-slot and extending from an edge of the through-slot closer to the centerline towards an opposite edge of the through-slot closer to the longitudinal edge, said at least one cleat having a proximal end coupled to the board, and a distal end disposed opposite the proximal end and terminating before the opposite edge of the through-slot closer to the longitudinal edge, the distal end having an engagement member configured and dimensioned to receive and retain a flexible securing member used for securing a body to the board.