Patents Examined by Trettel Michael F.
  • Backboard
    Patent number: 5414883
    Abstract: Disclosed is a backboard for use by paramedics and the like constructed of a hollow plastic shell with supporting beams extending substantially its length. The beams are encapsulated within hollow ribs extending along the bottom of the shell with several spacers and plugs to help position the beams. The beams provide rigidity to the backboard in the primary load bearing direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Assignee: Life Support Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas F. Fangrow, Jr.
  • Baby comforter
    Patent number: 4790042
    Abstract: A baby comforter constructed of textile material and which includes a body portion with a pocket. Two arms and a crotch strap are attached at one end to the body portion, the free ends of the arms and straps can be joined together over the body portion to form a restraint harness for an infant. The arms are formed from hollow textile covers that enclose deformable rods such that the arms can be selectively bent and formed to accommodate babies of differing sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1988
    Inventor: Beth A. Reich