Patents by Inventor K. Stephen Schmid

K. Stephen Schmid 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: 5060637
    Abstract: A disposable cervical collar having an elongated unitary body formed from plastic core board or similar cellular material, the collar having a frontal section provided with a chin receiving opening, including a chin supporting flap and optionally a chin strap, with a throat opening underlying the chin opening, and a rear section which is slotted at spaced intervals for bending to conform to the wearer's neck, the rear section having a plastic strap adapted to be adhesively secured to the frontal section to secure the collar in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Assignee: Ferno-Washington, Inc.
    Inventors: K. Stephen Schmid, Richard A. Brault, Dianne B. Croteau, Jonathan P. Vinden
  • Patent number: 5058572
    Abstract: A cervical collar composed essentially of an anterior section and a posterior section interconnected by an elongated strap, with the rear surfaces of the sections covered by cushioning material, the parts preferably being formed from high density polyethylene sheeting with polyethylene foam cushioning material, the parts being interconnected by plastic fasteners. Preferably the sections will be adjustable relative to each other, with one of the sections slidably mounted relative to the other. The configuration of the sections is designed to provided optimum support to achieve immobilization of the cervical spine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1991
    Assignee: Ferno-Washington, Inc.
    Inventors: K. Stephen Schmid, Richard A. Brault