Patent ID: 8932243
Filing Date: 2015-01-13
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A cervical collar comprising: a front portion including a first upper plastic portion, a first lower plastic portion, and a first thoracic extender; a sliding connection between the first upper plastic portion and the first lower plastic portion that allows the first upper plastic portion to be adjusted and secured with respect to the first lower plastic portion; a sliding connection between the first thoracic extender and the first lower plastic portion that allows the first thoracic extender to be adjusted and secured with respect to the first lower plastic portion; a back portion; and one or more fastener devices for connecting the front portion to the back portion, wherein the cervical collar is configured such that, when worn by a wearer, the front portion, the back portion, and the one or more fastener devices form an encircling band around the wearer's neck, and wherein the cervical collar is configured such that a height of the upper plastic portion with respect to the lower plastic portion is adjustable independent of adjustment of the first thoracic extender with respect to the first lower plastic portion.