Apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder

• US 20100262053A1
• Filed: 04/14/2009
• Published: 10/14/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 04/14/2009
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Michael Gerard Crago
• Original Assignee: Michael Gerard Crago
• Inventors: Crago, Michael Gerard
• Application Number:
  US12/386,141
• Publication Number:
  US 20100262053A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 602/6
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 5/026 Back straightening devices with shoulder braces to force back the shoulder to obtain a correct curvature of the spine for clavicle fractures A61F5/05808; restraining devices A61F5/37

Abstract

A universal medical binder that is patient controlled, restoring maximum stability to a specific body part. The device is constructed of a unique material, making it possible for a hook type lock material (Velcro) to be attached on either side. The binder has a series of loop rings on the back that allows the material to be directed through the loop rings and then be folded back over itself to minimize the size of the device to accommodate a wide range of body parts. The specially designed loop rings act like a block and tackle system reducing the amount of strength required by the patient to activate the device and maximize support to a specific body part.

Claims

1. An apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder for supporting a specific body part, restoring anatomic stability, reducing pain, and promoting faster rehabilitation post surgery, comprising:

means for adjusting the squeeze handles to a desired width, allowing the patient to squeeze and activate at will;

means for securing the device over the shoulder and adjusting to the desired position over a specific body part;

means for allowing a patient to easily grab and squeeze, restoring stability to a specific body part, rigidly connected to said means for adjusting the squeeze handles to a desired width, allowing the patient to squeeze and activate at will;

means for providing a circumferential immobilizing strap that supports a specific body part;

means for easily disconnecting or connecting the adjustable shoulder straps, rigidly connected to said means for adjusting the squeeze handles to a desired width, allowing the patient to squeeze and activate at will;

means for attaching the loop rings to the rear of the device, rigidly connected to said means for providing a circumferential immobilizing strap that supports a specific body part;

means for providing an apparatus for allowing the circumferential body strap to feed through and double back on itself, rigidly connected to said means for attaching the loop rings to the rear of the device;

means for providing a protective cover over the exposed side of the double sided hook lock connector, located at the end of the circumferential body strap allowing the strap to pass through the loop rings and squeeze handles without catching up on the exposed loop material;

means for permanent connection of the shoulder strap to the device, rigidly connected to said means for providing a circumferential immobilizing strap that supports a specific body part;

means for attaching the circumferential body strap to the universal squeeze handles, removably connected to said means for providing a circumferential immobilizing strap that supports a specific body part, and removably connected to said means for allowing a patient to easily grab and squeeze, restoring stability to a specific body part;

means for attaching the front shoulder straps to the top of the universal squeeze handles;

means for allowing the circumferential body strap to be adjusted to a medium size;

means for enabling the double sided connector to attach to the circumferential body strap on either side;

means for allowing the circumferential body strap to double back through the universal squeeze handles and re-attach to itself, adjusting the device to the smallest size;

means for attachment of the right shoulder strap to a universal squeeze handle;

means for attaching the circumferential body strap to the universal squeeze handle;

means for creating an ergonomic space for a patients fingers to grip the universal squeeze handle;

means for attaching the left side adjustable shoulder strap to the top of the universal squeeze handle; and

means for attaching the adjustable squeeze handle stabilizer strap, adjusting to the desired width, lockably connected to said means for easily disconnecting or connecting the adjustable shoulder straps, and rigidly connected to said means for securing the device over the shoulder and adjusting to the desired position over a specific body part.

2. The apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for adjusting the squeeze handles to a desired width, allowing the patient to squeeze and activate at will comprises a self attaching adjustable universal squeeze handle stabilizer strap.

3. The apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for securing the device over the shoulder and adjusting to the desired position over a specific body part comprises a secures the device in place shoulder strap.

4. The apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for allowing a patient to easily grab and squeeze, restoring stability to a specific body part comprises an easy to grab, light weight, smooth universal squeeze handles.

5. The apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing a circumferential immobilizing strap that supports a specific body part comprises an adjusts to fit all sizes circumferential body strap.

6. The apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for easily disconnecting or connecting the adjustable shoulder straps comprises an allows the shoulder strap to be disconnected during application shoulder strap quick disconnects.

7. The apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for attaching the loop rings to the rear of the device comprises a location where loop rings attach loop ring attachment point.

8. The apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing an apparatus for allowing the circumferential body strap to feed through and double back on itself comprises an allow strap to loop back on itself loop rings.

9. The apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for providing a protective cover over the exposed side of the double sided hook lock connector, located at the end of the circumferential body strap allowing the strap to pass through the loop rings and squeeze handles without catching up on the exposed loop material comprises a protects the exposed side of hook lock connector removable hook lock covers.

10. The apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for permanent connection of the shoulder strap to the device comprises a rear shoulder strap attachment point.

11. The apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for attaching the circumferential body strap to the universal squeeze handles comprises a circumferential body strap entry point at universal squeeze handle.

12. The apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for attaching the front shoulder straps to the top of the universal squeeze handles comprises a front entry point for shoulder strap through universal squeeze handle.

13. The apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for allowing the circumferential body strap to be adjusted to a medium size comprises a loop ring insertion point for circumferential body strap.

14. The apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for enabling the double sided connector to attach to the circumferential body strap on either side comprises a connects on either side self adhering double back hook lock connector.

15. The apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for allowing the circumferential body strap to double back through the universal squeeze handles and re-attach to itself, adjusting the device to the smallest size comprises an insertion point for circumferential body strap looped back through universal squeeze handle.

16. The apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for attachment of the right shoulder strap to a universal squeeze handle comprises a right side adjustable shoulder strap slot.

17. The apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for attaching the circumferential body strap to the universal squeeze handle comprises a circumferential body strap slot.

18. The apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for creating an ergonomic space for a patients fingers to grip the universal squeeze handle comprises an universal squeeze handle finger grip.

19. The apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for attaching the left side adjustable shoulder strap to the top of the universal squeeze handle comprises a left side adjustable shoulder strap slot.

20. The apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for attaching the adjustable squeeze handle stabilizer strap, adjusting to the desired width comprises a hook lock connection for adjustable squeeze handle stabilizer strap.

21. An apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder for supporting a specific body part, restoring anatomic stability, reducing pain, and promoting faster rehabilitation post surgery, comprising:

a self attaching adjustable universal squeeze handle stabilizer strap, for adjusting the squeeze handles to a desired width, allowing the patient to squeeze and activate at will;

a secures the device in place shoulder strap, for securing the device over the shoulder and adjusting to the desired position over a specific body part;

an easy to grab, light weight, smooth universal squeeze handles, for allowing a patient to easily grab and squeeze, restoring stability to a specific body part, rigidly connected to said adjustable universal squeeze handle stabilizer strap;

an adjusts to fit all sizes circumferential body strap, for providing a circumferential immobilizing strap that supports a specific body part;

an allows the shoulder strap to be disconnected during application shoulder strap quick disconnects, for easily disconnecting or connecting the adjustable shoulder straps, rigidly connected to said adjustable universal squeeze handle stabilizer strap;

a location where loop rings attach loop ring attachment point, for attaching the loop rings to the rear of the device, rigidly connected to said circumferential body strap;

an allow strap to loop back on itself loop rings, for providing an apparatus for allowing the circumferential body strap to feed through and double back on itself, rigidly connected to said loop ring attachment point;

a protects the exposed side of hook lock connector removable hook lock covers, for providing a protective cover over the exposed side of the double sided hook lock connector, located at the end of the circumferential body strap allowing the strap to pass through the loop rings and squeeze handles without catching up on the exposed loop material;

a rear shoulder strap attachment point, for permanent connection of the shoulder strap to the device, rigidly connected to said circumferential body strap;

a circumferential body strap entry point at universal squeeze handle, for attaching the circumferential body strap to the universal squeeze handles, removably connected to said circumferential body strap, and removably connected to said universal squeeze handles;

a front entry point for shoulder strap through universal squeeze handle, for attaching the front shoulder straps to the top of the universal squeeze handles;

a loop ring insertion point for circumferential body strap, for allowing the circumferential body strap to be adjusted to a medium size;

a connects on either side self adhering double back hook lock connector, for enabling the double sided connector to attach to the circumferential body strap on either side;

an insertion point for circumferential body strap looped back through universal squeeze handle, for allowing the circumferential body strap to double back through the universal squeeze handles and re-attach to itself, adjusting the device to the smallest size;

a right side adjustable shoulder strap slot, for attachment of the right shoulder strap to a universal squeeze handle;

a circumferential body strap slot, for attaching the circumferential body strap to the universal squeeze handle;

an universal squeeze handle finger grip, for creating an ergonomic space for a patients fingers to grip the universal squeeze handle;

a left side adjustable shoulder strap slot, for attaching the left side adjustable shoulder strap to the top of the universal squeeze handle; and

a hook lock connection for adjustable squeeze handle stabilizer strap, for attaching the adjustable squeeze handle stabilizer strap, adjusting to the desired width, lockably connected to said shoulder strap quick disconnects, and rigidly connected to said shoulder strap.

22. The apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder as recited in claim 21, wherein said shoulder strap is easily disconnects during fitting.

23. The apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder as recited in claim 21, wherein said removable hook lock covers is removable.

24. The apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder as recited in claim 22, wherein said removable hook lock covers is removable.

25. An apparatus and method for a universal patient controlled medical binder for supporting a specific body part, restoring anatomic stability, reducing pain, and promoting faster rehabilitation post surgery, comprising:

a self attaching adjustable universal squeeze handle stabilizer strap, for adjusting the squeeze handles to a desired width, allowing the patient to squeeze and activate at will;

a secures the device in place, easily disconnects during fitting shoulder strap, for securing the device over the shoulder and adjusting to the desired position over a specific body part;

an easy to grab, light weight, smooth universal squeeze handles, for allowing a patient to easily grab and squeeze, restoring stability to a specific body part, rigidly connected to said adjustable universal squeeze handle stabilizer strap;

an adjusts to fit all sizes circumferential body strap, for providing a circumferential immobilizing strap that supports a specific body part;

an allows the shoulder strap to be disconnected during application shoulder strap quick disconnects, for easily disconnecting or connecting the adjustable shoulder straps, rigidly connected to said adjustable universal squeeze handle stabilizer strap;

a location where loop rings attach loop ring attachment point, for attaching the loop rings to the rear of the device, rigidly connected to said circumferential body strap;

an allow strap to loop back on itself loop rings, for providing an apparatus for allowing the circumferential body strap to feed through and double back on itself, rigidly connected to said loop ring attachment point;

a protects the exposed side of hook lock connector, removable removable hook lock covers, for providing a protective cover over the exposed side of the double sided hook lock connector, located at the end of the circumferential body strap allowing the strap to pass through the loop rings and squeeze handles without catching up on the exposed loop material;

a rear shoulder strap attachment point, for permanent connection of the shoulder strap to the device, rigidly connected to said circumferential body strap;

a circumferential body strap entry point at universal squeeze handle, for attaching the circumferential body strap to the universal squeeze handles, removably connected to said circumferential body strap, and removably connected to said universal squeeze handles;

a front entry point for shoulder strap through universal squeeze handle, for attaching the front shoulder straps to the top of the universal squeeze handles;

a loop ring insertion point for circumferential body strap, for allowing the circumferential body strap to be adjusted to a medium size;

a connects on either side self adhering double back hook lock connector, for enabling the double sided connector to attach to the circumferential body strap on either side;

an insertion point for circumferential body strap looped back through universal squeeze handle, for allowing the circumferential body strap to double back through the universal squeeze handles and re-attach to itself, adjusting the device to the smallest size;

a right side adjustable shoulder strap slot, for attachment of the right shoulder strap to a universal squeeze handle;

a circumferential body strap slot, for attaching the circumferential body strap to the universal squeeze handle;

an universal squeeze handle finger grip, for creating an ergonomic space for a patients fingers to grip the universal squeeze handle;

a left side adjustable shoulder strap slot, for attaching the left side adjustable shoulder strap to the top of the universal squeeze handle; and

a hook lock connection for adjustable squeeze handle stabilizer strap, for attaching the adjustable squeeze handle stabilizer strap, adjusting to the desired width, lockably connected to said shoulder strap quick disconnects, and rigidly connected to said shoulder strap.