Abstract: The invention provides head, neck, chest, and spine logical impact protection and thermal-regulation device having a webbing adapted to encapsulate head and neck, wherein the webbing is composed of a plurality of reversibly deformable substrates that are capable of being cooled or heated; wherein the webbing further provides apertures interspersed between the reversibly deformable substrates to allow fluid exchange between the head, neck, chest, and spine and the regions exterior to the webbing; and a temperature indicator, wherein the temperature indicator measures the temperatures of the body surface underlaying the webbing.

Abstract: The invention provides head, neck, chest, and spine logical impact protection and thermal-regulation device having a webbing adapted to encapsulate head and neck, wherein the webbing is composed of a plurality of reversibly deformable substrates that are capable of being cooled or heated; wherein the webbing further provides apertures interspersed between the reversibly deformable substrates to allow fluid exchange between the head, neck, chest, and spine and the regions exterior to the webbing; and a temperature indicator, wherein the temperature indicator measures the temperatures of the body surface underlaying the webbing.

Abstract: The invention provides a head cooling/heating device comprising a webbing adapted to encapsulate the human head; and a plurality of cavities defined by said webbing, said cavities adapted to reversibly receive a plurality of substrates, wherein the substrates are capable of being cooled or heated.

Abstract: The invention further provides a device to protect the neck and the base of the skull of a person, the device comprises an impact-resistant substrate and a helmet. The impact-resistant pliable substrate is adapted to encircle an extended portion of the person's neck and lower cranium. The helmet is configured to cover the skull of the person, except for the occipital region of the skull. The helmet is adapted to receive the first impact-resistant pliable substrate such that the substrate substantially covers the occipital region of the skull and cervical vertebra of wearer.

Abstract: The invention provides a head cooling/heating device comprising a webbing adapted to encapsulate the human head; and a plurality of cavities defined by said webbing, said cavities adapted to reversibly receive a plurality of substrates, wherein the substrates are capable of being cooled or heated.

Abstract: The invention further provides a device to protect the neck and the base of the skull of a person, the device comprises an impact-resistant substrate and a helmet. The impact-resistant pliable substrate is adapted to encircle an extended portion of the person's neck and lower cranium. The helmet is configured to cover the skull of the person, except for the occipital region of the skull. The helmet is adapted to receive the first impact-resistant pliable substrate such that the substrate substantially covers the occipital region of the skull and cervical vertebra of wearer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and device for collecting, retaining, draining, and measuring fluid loss in a myriad of medical procedures. Particularly, this invention relates to a device for collecting and measuring runoff fluid comprising a flexible liner and a frame adapted to removably receive said liner so as to conform the liner to a three-sided container.

Abstract: A device to simultaneously immobilize the head, neck and upper torso of a patient, the device comprising a first substrate for supporting the back of the patient's head, a second substrate in communication with the first substrate, whereby the second substrate is adapted to encircle the patient's neck; and a third substrate in communication with the second substrate, whereby the third substrate contacts the patient's chest.

Abstract: A device is provided to protect the neck and the base of the skull of a person engaged in sports or other physical activities. The device comprises a first impact-resistant pliable substrate for protecting the back of the person's head, a second cushioning substrate lining the first substrate. The device encircles a substantial portion of the person's neck; with straps or other fastener devices provided to facilitate closure and anchoring of the device around the person's neck. While the device is typically worn with a helmet and attached thereto, the device also may be used alone, or in combination with a soft-style cap.

Abstract: A portable device for cooling or heating a body part using readily available cooling and heating sources, such as water from gardening hoses, EMS vehicles, fire trucks, and hydrants is presented. The devices are modular so that multiple devices can be combined to create a large device for cooling or heating an entire body that uses a single cooling or heating source. Alternatively, modularity of the invention provides a means to cool just a specific region of the body while simultaneously warming another region.

Abstract: A device is provided for encapsulating a hand held electromagnetic radiation transceiver, the device comprising a hollow body having a top panel, a bottom panel, two side walls, and a front wall, said panels and walls continuously attached at their respective joints; a rear wall having an opening to allow insertion of the transceiver; whereby the device is finally hermetically sealed so as to prevent contamination of the transceiver by biological fluids, such as saliva, blood, and non-biological fluids, such as low-level radioactive waste, or organic materials. The device also contains indicators for pathogen and/or toxic agent contamination.

Abstract: A device is provided for controlling run-off fluids from a person or animal, the device comprising a surface adapted to receive the person or animal while facilitating the evacuation and isolation of fluid running off the person or animal. The device facilitates full length exposure of the personal or animal so as to assure complete and immediate removal, isolation and measurement of hazardous fluid from same.

Abstract: A device is provided to protect the neck and the base of the skull of a person engaged in sports or other physical activities. The device comprises a first impact-resistant pliable substrate for protecting the back of the person's head, a second cushioning substrate lining the first substrate. The device encircles a substantial portion of the person's neck; with straps or other fastener devices provided to facilitate closure and anchoring of the device around the person's neck. While the device is typically worn with a helmet and attached thereto, the device also may be used alone, or in combination with a soft-style cap.

Abstract: A versatile, compact, rapidly deployable and easily disposable contamination device that can accommodate various regions of the human body in isolation is provided. The device is deployable in a few seconds; isolates a patient's body region; accommodates any of the extremities of the human body, as well as the head and limbs, while minimizing the patient's discomfort; allows for the drainage and storage of contaminants and body fluids; and is easily disposable as a whole in a container provided for that purpose. Portions of the device are re-usable while other portions of the device are utilized to store contaminating fluid.

Abstract: A disposable or semi-disposable compact device for confining runoff of hazardous fluid is provided, comprising a removably attached fluid impermeable liner form-fitted to a frame so as to conform the liner to a predetermined container shape to allow for patient decontamination or retention of fluids from leaking structures. The liner could be reused or disposed with or without the fluid.

Abstract: The invention is a contamination control device which facilitates the decontamination of a person contaminated with hazardous materials, such as radiation, toxic chemicals, pathogens, etc., comprising a recessed patient bearing surface having a first end and a second end, a catch basin integrally attached to the second end of the patient bearing surface so as to isolate and store contaminated cleaning fluid and bodily fluid, including hazardous material, and an enclosed conduit that directs said contaminated fluid and bodily fluid from the patient bearing surface to the catch basin.