Patents Assigned to Detroit Receiving Hospital & University Health Center
  • Splint pad
    Patent number: 5316544
    Abstract: A removable pad to be placed on the thigh support or ischeal ring of a leg splint such as a Thomas splint or other similar type of splint. The pad is formed of a soft absorbent material sized to completely cover the entire thigh support ring thereby eliminating patient contact therewith, and sized to fit a variety of sizes of thigh support rings. In addition, the pad is readily removable from the ring with minimal disturbance of the traction set-up and may be disposable in order to adequately ensure sanitary conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1994
    Assignee: Detroit Receiving Hospital & University Health Center
    Inventor: Thomas S. McAninch
  • Disposable thigh support ring
    Patent number: 5312323
    Abstract: A thigh support or ischeal ring is removably attached to a leg splint such as a Thomas or other similar type of splint. The ring is formed of a rigid material having fastening means integrally formed therewith and is substantially covered by at least one layer of padding to prevent irritating contact with the patient's thigh region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1994
    Assignee: Detroit Receiving Hospital & University Health Center
    Inventor: Thomas S. McAninch