Patent ID: 7341567
Filing Date: 2008-03-11
Classification: A61H

Abstract:
1. A traction device for use on a support surface comprising: a body contacting assembly adapted to releasably contact an anatomical region of a patient; a tractive force exerting apparatus capable of exerting force on the body contacting assembly, the tractive force exerting apparatus configured to move independently relative to the support surface, the tractive force exerting apparatus including: (a) a gas spring member variable between an extended rest position and a retracted force exerting position, the gas spring having an upper end and an opposed lower end; (b) an elongate member adjustably attached to a lower end of the gas spring; (c) a truss having a first end region and a second end region, the first end region located a spaced distance from the lower end of the gas spring and the second end region located proximate to the elongate member, wherein the truss is in pivotal connection with the elongate member, wherein the gas spring, the elongate member and truss cooperatively forming a triangular assembly; a tractive force transferring system, the tractive force transferring system including a tension line having a first end and a second end, the first end connected to the body contacting assembly, the second end connected to the tractive force exerting apparatus.