Abstract: The present invention is a new method for combining five fundamental methods of orthopedic immobilization into one multipurpose utility, integrated synergistic emergency spline (30) that operates using various integrated synergistic combinations of rigid fixation, soft fixation, inflation-actuated fixation, vacuum-actuated fixation, and traction-actuated fixation methods for strengthening and providing backup immobilization of each single method. Splint (30) is of layered design and function, comprised of an anatomically shaped unibody envelope (32) with a medial long axis monostay pocket (102) for retaining a removable central stiffening monostay (100), and a plurality of self-stowing, orbital compression, isokinetic tensing straps (34a-l) for circumferential closure. Contained within unibody envelope (32) is a stiffening framesheet (94) which provides shape, a malleable support platform, and energy transfer base for detachable traction system (71).

Abstract: A survival and training apparatus for children is constructed in the form of a teddy bear. The teddy bear has an exterior casing formed of multiple durable materials including a fluorescent fabric of lime yellow color that is visible during daytime conditions and a reflective fabric to facilitate visibility during nighttime conditions. A third fabric which stores light energy during the day and then emits it at night can also be included in the casing materials. The teddy bear also includes in interior filling material of polystyrene beads that facilitates human body heat insulation when the survival teddy bear is held by the child and imparts buoyancy to enable the survival teddy bear to operate as a floatation device. The survival apparatus hits a pocket formed in the back to receive and warm a child's hands. A whistle is attached via a chord to the pocket and can be alternatively inserted into the pocket for storage and retrieved therefrom for use by the child.

Abstract: An improved orthopedic upper extremity stabilizing device (20) applied as a positioning aid for supporting, restraining and/or immobilizing the limbs or joints of a human's upper extremity by means of a lightweight, formable, enveloping torso-covering device (22) with extremity stabilizing devices (26) that restrict movement during pre-hospital emergency care and transport, definitive care, medical procedures, and/or the recuperation and natural healing periods. The torso-covering device (22) and extremity stabilizing devices (26) are each of single assemblage comprised of one-quarter inch thick open-cell foam flame laminated to engageable-loop material. The torso-covering device is closed with detachable engageable-hook closure straps (24). The extremity stabilizing devices (26) are applied to the torso-covering device by engageable-hook tape strips that are attached to the longitudinal edges of one planter surface of each device.