Patents by Inventor Michael D. Shoemaker

Michael D. Shoemaker 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: 5211186
    Abstract: A harness and backboard are provided for immobilizing an injured patient. The harness includes a medial strap which is adjustable in length so that laterally extending straps which are connected to the medial strap may be placed at the desired longitudinal positions on the patient. The lowermost lateral straps are of a length to permit them to be wrapped around the ankles and feet of the patient in a manner to support the patient when the backboard is tilted toward the feet. The straps include hook and loop type fastening means that allow the harness to be readily adapted to immobilize small children or large adults.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1993
    Inventors: Michael D. Shoemaker, Kenneth R. Foster