Patents by Inventor Keith E. Fraser

Keith E. Fraser 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).

  • Method for use in hip spica cast application
    Patent number: 5267944
    Abstract: A medical technique comprises the steps of attaching a hammock to the head rail and foot rail of a crib, and placing a child in the hammock. A hip spica cast is applied around the legs and a portion of the torso of the patient, as well as a portion of the hammock. The cast is dried while maintaining the patient in the hammock. Subsequently, an end portion of the hammock is pulled through the cast to separate the hammock from the cast and the patient upon completion of the drying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Inventor: Keith E. Fraser