Patent ID: 6454734
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: A61H

Abstract:
An apparatus for controlling the amount of tension distributed to a patient receiving traction comprising:a gripping structure having a switching sensor sensing action commands from the patient; a control consul communicated with said switching sensor so as to receive said action commands from said switching sensor and process said action commands creating processed commands; and a traction device for applying tension to the patient, said traction device includes a table supporting structure sized and configured to support the arms, torso and legs of the patient a tensioning device communicated with said control consul so as to receive said processed commands from said control consul, wherein said tensioning device controls said traction device so as to engage or disengage said traction device, and wherein said gripping structure is movably disposed on said traction device wherein the amount of tension distributed to the patient is controlled by releasing or engaging said switching sensor.