Patent ID: 6916302
Filing Date: 2005-07-12
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A system for appendage elevation comprising: a first base adapted to rest on a flat surface; a first base attachment member having a first end and a second end, said first end of said first base attachment member being operably attached to and extending from said first base such that said first base attachment member is supported by said first base, said second end of said first base attachment member defining a hollow space; a generally planar horizontal frame adapted to be supported between opposing surfaces; a second base attachment member having a first end and a second end, said first end of said second base attachment member being operably attached to and extending from said horizontal frame such that said horizontal frame supports said second base attachment member, said second end of said second base attachment member defining a hollow space; a support assembly having a first end and a second end; a hook, operably attached near said first end of said support assembly; a connector having a first end and a second end, said first end of said connector being operably attached to said second end of said support assembly, said second end of said connector being removably insertable into said first base or said second base, and said second end of said connector defining a hollow space; a first groove originating at said second end of said connector and extending into said connector in a longitudinal fashion relative to said support assembly; a second groove originating at said second end of said connector and extending into said connector, substantially parallel to said first groove and in a longitudinal fashion relative to said support assembly; a tongue formed between said first groove and said second groove, said tongue having a first end and a second end, said first end of said tongue being attached to said second end of said connector, said second end of said tongue being moveable between a normal position wherein said tongue is substantially aligned with said second end of said connector and a tensioned position wherein said tongue is moved into said substantially hollow area of said second end of said connector, said tongue being biased towards said normal position, and said tongue being adapted to frictionally engage an inside surface of said first base or an inside surface of said second base; wherein said tongue further comprises a raised portion near said second end of said tongue, said raised portion being adapted to frictionally engage said inside surface of said first base or said inside surface of said second base when said tongue is released from said tensioned position thereby allowing said raised portion of said tongue to contact said inside surface of said first base or said inside surface of said second base when said connector is inserted into said first base or said second base; a sling assembly having a first outer side covered in looped fabric and a second outer side covered in looped fabric; a ring adapted to be placed on said hook; a first strap of fabric-engaging hooks having a first end and a second end, said first end of said first strap being attached to said ring and said second end of said first strap being removably attached to the first outer side of said sling assembly; and a second strap of fabric-engaging hooks and having a first end and a second end, said first end of said second strap being attached to said ring and said second end of said second strap being removably attached to the second outer side of said sling assembly.