Patent ID: 6045522
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
Cervical spine traction apparatus comprisinga rearwardly open collar member having a front portion and a pair of generally rearwardly extending lateral portions,each collar lateral portion having an upwardly open rod supporting housing,a generally upwardly extending rod secured within each said housing,a rearwardly open chin support supported on said rods in overlying relationship with respect to said collar member,said chin support having a front portion and a pair of generally rearwardly extending chin lateral portions,said chin support having a first adjustment means which adjustably connects a first said chin lateral portion of said chin support to a first said rod and said first rod remains stationary as the first adjustment means moves relative to said first rod;said chin support having a second adjustment means which adjustably connects a second said chin lateral portion of said chin support to a second said rod and said second rod remains stationary as the second adjustment means moves relative to said second rod;a back support for engagement with the user's cervical spine region, andconnection means adjustably securing said back support to said collar member and said chin support;whereby traction may be applied to the cervical spine through the movement of either said first or second adjustment means relative to said first or second rods, respectively.