Patents by Inventor Francisco Javier Gil Vizuete

Francisco Javier Gil Vizuete has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8919843
    Abstract: A device for removing a person in a life-threatening situation comprises an elongate, soft, flexible body (1) provided with a central zone (2) that is thicker than two tapered ends (3). A method for removing a person in a life-threatening situation involves passing the central zone (2) around an accident victim's neck, crossing the tapered ends (3) over the nape of the neck and arranging the tapered ends under the armpits, from front to back, so that the tapered ends (3) project behind the accident victim and a rescuer can pull thereon in order to move the accident victim while the latter's neck is immobilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventor: Francisco Javier Gil Vizuete
  • Publication number: 20110037285
    Abstract: The device comprises an elongate, soft, flexible body (1) provided with a central zone (2) that is thicker than two tapered ends (3). The method involves passing said central zone (2) around an accident victim's neck, crossing the tapered ends (3) over the nape of the neck and arranging same under the armpits, from front to back, such that said ends project behind the accident victim and a rescuer can pull thereon in order to move the accident victim whilst the latter's neck is immobilized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventor: Francisco Javier Gil Vizuete