For lower body portions

Pads and mattresses having novel aggregate fillers are described. Aggregates containing a highly viscous gel-like fluid and a mixture of re-expanded polystyrene beads and silica beads are utilized to produce lightweight pads and mattresses which provide support with favorable pressure distribution, thereby...     

A base having a pair of spaced apart, upstanding end members, which are so configured and spaced apart as to maintain the feet of the sunbather in an erect position thereby insuring proper orientation of the legs to provide an even tan.

A base member having an upper surface configuration and a pair of opposingly spaced, relatively small, vertical end abutments which, although very small and compact, cooperate to maintain the feet of a reclining sunbather in an upright position thereby ensuring proper orientation of the legs to obtain...     

An improved mattress construction with a ticking having at least one transverse row of protuberances in the form of a plurality of ridges integral with the ticking across the width of the mattress. Each row is positioned away from the foot of the mattress for a sufficient distance along the length of...     

An abduction pillow is illustrated wherein a wedge-shaped body is constructed of synthetic foam material for positioning the limbs in cushioned fixed divergent position and means are also illustrated for supporting and cradling the foot and ankle portions of an orthopedic patient.

A knee holder for holding a knee into selected positions for surgery includes a base plate for mounting on an operating table, the base plate including a plurality of connecting elements extending along the length of the base plate and a leg brace for strapping to the lower leg of a patient, with pins...     

An apparatus is provided for exercising the limbs of a person lying in a prone position, for example a patient on a hospital bed, wherein the apparatus preferably is removably attachable to the head or foot of the bed and comprises a double crank supported above the surface of the bed in a position reachable...     

Surgical apparatus for locating a patient lying on his side to facilitate hip surgery by the so-called Southern approach comprises a first platform part to support the patient's lower hip, two posts upstanding from respectively opposite sides of this part to engage the patient about the rear and front...     

A method and apparatus for repositioning a patient in a hospital bed after he has slid down towards the foot end of the bed. The apparatus is easily transported and used by a single nurse or attendant. The apparatus consists of two elongated rigid members, one being used to provide a fulcrum and the...     

Apparatus for positioning the body of a patient during open heart surgery and the like includes a pair of spaced leg supports each having a leg support surface which includes resilient thigh and calf support surfaces having a sloping contour for positioning the leg in a rotated position affording access...     

A generally Y-shaped, flat table is detachably coupled to a surgical table by a coupling tongue and has outwardly diverging branches for respectively receiving the ankles and feet of a patient thereon, the branches defining therebetween an access space for accommodating the surgeon. Each branch has a...     

The cardiac patient support comprises a flat, rigid, horizontal base having an overlying torso support pivotally associated with a lower end area of said base and limitedly adjustable angularly upwardly in relation to the latter to effect and maintain a desired degree of suspension of a patient's head...     

Compression and elevation apparatus particularly designed for use by an athlete immediately after sustaining a soft-tissue injury, and which also may be used during subsequent treatment of the injury. The apparatus comprises a substantially rectangular tank having a pair of apertures on opposed, parallel...     

A health and exercise device comprising a rockable structure with vertical and horizontal body supporting portions connected by an arcuate portion, the user sitting on the horizontal portion and rocking backward into a shoulder stand position when exercising.

A device comprising a conical, inflated bladder to be mounted on the back of a user's leg to aid in the distribution of body weight when the user is in a squating or kneeling position.

Apparatus for applying and maintaining forces and moments to the knee joint during arthroscopic surgery. The apparatus includes upper and lower leg restraining members which are rotatable and longitudinally movable with respect to each other and lockable in desired orientations to generate and maintain...     

An autoclavable device for mechanically holding a limb, particularly the leg, in the optimum position for performing surgery thereon. The device includes a central support member having an outwardly projecting rod for detachably securing the support member to an operating table. The device also includes...     

A leg support for holding the user's leg in proper position for relieving back pain and discomfort, both from the "backlying" or supine position and for the "sidelying" positions. The support is adjustable to allow selective angular adjustment of the upper and lower legs at any of an infinite number...     

A device for mechanically supporting a patient's foot in such a manner that surgery can be performed on the tibia or ankle without the need for medical personnel to hold the leg. In addition, a fracture can be reduced, held, X-rayed and casted by the surgeon without help. The foot support device permits...     

Body positioning apparatus for aiding the support of a joint of a patient is illustrated wherein a foam block carries a pressure receiving foam element. Such apparatus is useful for positioning the body of a patient during open heart surgery and the like in a pair of spaced leg supports each having a...     

A method is provided for improving posture and relieving back pain of a person in a supine position. The invention includes the steps of pressing a convex pillow against the region of the ilia, sacrum, and fifth lumbar vertebra to produce a substantial sacral base angle and to fully oppose any moment...     

A portable adjustable body tilt board includes a pair of panel members which are joined along an edge by a hinge and a nylon strap wrapped at least partially around the panel members, one end of the strap being fixed to a panel member and the other end of the strap having Velcro.TM. fastening material...     

A hip lifter or pelvic support for supporting and positioning the pelvic portion of a patient in an elevated position for examination and other medical procedures. The support is characterized by a forward inclined ramp-like portion which facilitates placement of the support under a prone patient and...     

A two-piece patient support having height adjustable legs. One piece of the support includes hinged sections for ease in elevating the patient's head.

As article of manufacture a furniture apparatus convertible into a number of reclining and sitting positions.

The present invention provides a specialized cushion-like support having an arcuate body and a neck attached thereto. The cushion-like support fits adjacent the torso and between the legs of the user, thus separating the legs and supporting the upper arm, shoulders, spine and back. The neck of the cushion-like...     

A self-contained traction device for pelvic or cervical spine traction which can be placed on an ordinary bed is disclosed. A platform with an upwardly inclined surface is used for elevating a portion of a patient's body. A strap is attached to the portion of the patient's body to which traction is to...     

A seating orthotic cushion comprised of an elongated wedge of resiliently deformable material having a substantially planar top surface, a front surface meeting the top surface, and a bottom surface comprising a plurality of planar portions extending side-by-side from the front of the cushion to the...     

A seat for persons using the cross-legged "lotus" sitting position, characterized by a substantially horseshoe-shaped support with top and bottom surfaces and with a broad central portion for supporting the buttocks, and comprised of a pair of bilaterally symetrical and divergent sections with piers...     

A medical pillow for use by patients who have recently undergone an open heart surgical type operation which facilitates and eases the pain associated with coughing for the expectoration of phlegm from their lungs. The medical pillow comprises a central chest supporting and contacting area having a pair...     

A leg and foot rest for beds comprising: a pair of triangular supports, each having a base member with a channel for slidably engaging a side railing of a bed, an angular support member and a vertical support member; a crossbar for interconnecting the triangular supports and for providing a supporting...     

A positioning apparatus for use in surgical operating procedures and the like comprising a universal positioner which may be adjustably positioned along a support bar suspended from and substantially rigidly connected to an operating table or the like. The positioning apparatus includes a ball and circular...     

A pillow (1) which may be placed between the knees (22, 26) of a leg (20), so as to prevent chafing between the knees when a person is required to recline on their side for a long period of time. The pillow (1) is generally rectangular in plan form, and includes a series of notches (6, 7, 8) which permit...     

A body pillow is provided for enfolding the body of a user at rest. The body pillow is typically an elongated flexible member having an upper section adapted to enfold the upper body and arms of the user and a lower section adapted to lie between and enfold the legs of the user. The upper body section...     

The foot support system includes an adjustable foot support easily attachable to a bed or other personal support, for aiding persons in maintaining a sitting position while in bed on a mattress surface or other personal support. The foot support system includes an elongated foot support such as a hollow...     

A limb supporting device for reclining persons has a tri-segments pillow having a volumetrically predominate and apexial central-segment flanked by hingedly associated lower secondary-segments for uprightly stabilizing the limb supporting device upon a bed-like reclining surface. An elongate girth strap...     

The apparatus comprises a base in slots of which two posts are removably mounted. One post is provided for supporting an orthopedic support in form of a shoe and the other post for supporting a set of two cradle splints. The cradle splints are pivotably coupled together by means of a hinge joint. A mechanism...     

A pillow assembly has parts thereof made into a trunk, head, and leg pillows, all adapted to be attached together in a particular manner to enable the trunk pillow to be hugged against one's stomach, the leg pillow to be squeezed between one's legs, and a head pillow to receive one's head. A lower end...     

A cyclically inflatable, passive motion device which includes an air pump and air reservoir to provide a supply of pressurized air without transients. The air is directed by a selector valve to one of a plurality of paths each of which has a check valve which releases at a different pressure. A four-way...     

An adjustable therapeutic leg support device is provided including a pair of vertical end panels spaced parallel to one another, each end panel having a plurality of apertures. An upper and a lower leg support panel extend transversely between said end panels. A pivotal hinge connects one edge of the...     

Five cushion pieces are pivotally interconnected to provide multiple furniture and exercise pieces. A pair of wedge shaped pieces are pivotally interconnected to a rectangular piece for pivoting about a common axis. A pair of half size rectangular pieces are pivotally interconnected to each other with...     

A leg positioning assembly includes a pillow adapted to separate the knees of a patient and to maintain the knees in flexion. The pillow is preferably substantially three-lobed, with two lobes forming a base portion and a third lobe forming a portion which separates the knees of the patient. A raised...     

A radiolucent iliac crest support frame for supporting the iliac crest of a person and maintaining the person's spine in a substantially straight horizontal position is disclosed. The support frame comprises a radiolucent sheet, means for causing the sheet to grip the horizontal surface when the sheet...     

A therapeutic back rest is described consisting of two semi-circular or half round steel supports, standing upright and spaced apart, with their ends resting upon the ground level. Connecting the two round supports at opposite ends are cross bars near the ground, one cross bar providing a foot support...     

A device for measuring changes in human joint strength including an open cell body of light weight, low density polyurethane foam body, an air tight flexible skin sealed about the foam body, the skin including a multilayer vinyl material having an opening to permit passage of air into and out of the...     

A bathaid device for retaining the legs of a bed confined person in spreaded relation to permit access into the perineum of the person. The device includes an upper foot engaging portion disposed to receive the feet of the person thereon and leg means are provided for unsecured engagement with the foot...     

A portable massaging leg rest comprises a generally polygonal body of resilient foam having a top face and a front face sloping away from the top face with a sharp angle between the top and sloping faces. The upper portion of the body is formed of a cushioning resilient foam which is softer than foam...     

An inflatable multi-purpose medical support pillow for supporting a body member, or a portion of the body. One side of the pillow is deeply grooved to cradle an extremity, and the other side is slightly grooved for trunk support. The pillow is an inflatable triangle member including a body anchor member...     

A resilient foam surgical pad is adapted for use with surgery patients supported thereon in a prone position. The patient's abdomen hangs freely in a cavity formed in a torso support block. The reduced pressure on the abdomen lessons the amount of bleeding on the side of the patient opposite the abdomen,...     

A customized seat cushion for the human body comprises securable, removable supports which are used in combination with a shaped tray and a pad containing a fluid filling material. In the preferred embodiment, the supports are fastened to selected contours of the shaped tray, and the surface presented...     

A limb positioning and stabilizing device provides, in a unitary construction, an arcuate limb engaging element, which, when forced open, will return to its original shape when the force is no longer applied, for embracing an injured limb, and also provides a wide transverse support base, which is integral...     

An inflatable ring cushion device that includes a toroid shape inflatable cushion, a hose connected to the cushion and to an air pump through a T-coupler. The air pump has a one way valve and the T-coupler includes an air release valve to deflate the cushion as desired. A metal ring rigidly mounted to...     

An apparatus for adjustable positioning of a patient's leg during a medical procedure has a base which may be attached to an operating table, a pitch/jaw assembly mounted upon the base, a leg extension having a first end mounted upon the pitch/yaw assembly for movement of a second end in horizontal and...     

A foot elevator having a peripheral wire base frame releasably connected with a peripheral wire upper frame. A peripheral wire blanket support frame releasably connectable to the base and upper frames is also provided. The base frame, the upper frame and the blanket support are releasably connected for...     

An inflatabled leg-supporting bolster includes a pair of flexible side panels joined to opposite side edges of a connecting flexible sheet that encircle them. A horizontal web and a plurality of upright webs are provided at the interior of the bolster to define lateral and upright configurations required...     

A pillow for use in supporting the legs of a person in bed comprises an I beam of resilient foam material having a V notch located towards one end thereof. The apex of the V notch locates proximate one of the flanges whereby it acts as a hinge for flexure of the flanges in the plane of the web thereof....     

The sleep comforter is a cushion which is especially designed to support and position the user's lower legs during sleep or prolonged bed rest. The sleep comforter restricts the user from sleeping in awkward uncomfortable sleeping positions, while still allowing the user the ability to easily change...     

Meditation in the seated position with both knees flat on the floor is enhanced by a tapered seat that is provided with at least one recess to accomodate a heel. The taper of the support is downwardly toward the heel recess, thereby encouraging the meditator to sit erect with much of the weight felt...     

A positioning device comprises a flexible sterilizable mat for wrapping across and tucking under a pad on an underlying supporting structure; a pair of opposing elevators, each having an inflatable compartment and an inboard seam connected to the mat near the center thereof; and a remotely controlled...     

A foot section for a birthing bed has a central panel and two lateral plates that function, in an inclined attitude, as footrests and in a vertical attitude as posts for receiving calf supports. The calf supports are stored in holsters on the underside of the footrests. The mattress is in three sections,...     

A convertible pillow having two head rolls coupled by a headrest in a spaced-apart relationship, each having a support member coupled thereto allowing for conversion into a variety of configurations. Attachment members are coupled to the head rolls and the support members for holding convertible pillow...     

A pillow having an hourglass shape for placing between an individual's legs to provide support when positioned along the upper thighs just above the knees. When the individual is lying on his or her side, the pillow provides for proper alignment of the spine, hips and knees to relieve pain and pressure...     

A foot section for a birthing bed has a central panel and two lateral plates that function, in an inclined attitude, as footrests and in a vertical attitude as posts for receiving calf supports. The calf supports are stored in holsters on the underside of the footrests. The mattress is in three sections,...     

This invention relates to a lounge cushion with body supports which are adjustable to conform with body frames of different girths and heights. It is ergonomically correct to alleviate stress on the lower back, head, neck and legs by reducing pressure while relaxing in the prone, supine or side laying...     

A device for the physical therapy or exercise of human extremities which utilizes an elevation device and leveling mechanism.

An air inflatable support appliance which may have internally sealed seams, internal diaphragms and internal structural support members is described. The appliance comprises gaseous mixture permeable, substantially solids and liquids impermeable cushions, used singly or in multiples with attachment to...     

This invention relates to a spinal column correction device and in particular to one including a head rest having a first raised support, a second raised support formed with a recess at the intermediate portion, a groove between the first raised support and the second raised support, a triangular region...     

An abduction pillow used to immobilize a patient's legs after hip surgery has a wedge-shaped body constructed of a resilient deformable material which positions the legs in a forgiving, fixed divergent position. The body is wedge-shaped and preferably air filled, and has a pair of opposing sides which...     

A system including a footboard and a chock each adapted for secure, yet easily removable attachment at selected locations to the patient support surface of a mattress on an elevating head type bed is provided. The footboard and the chock both include a wedges of resilient material having a substantially...     

A collapsible footrest is provided, which consists of a base having an inflatable chamber. The base is made of flexible material with a top contoured surface to support the feet of a person and a flat bottom to sit upon the floor. A mechanism is for inflating and deflating the chamber of the base, whereby...     

A lifting device locatable proximal to a chair for raising and lowering a person's legs by an inflatable bag providing a pneumatically resilient leg supporting cushion, which bag is supported by a mounting interposed between the bag and the chair, the mounting being in engagement with the chair to determine...     

A therapeutic appliance includes an elongate central cushion, four elongate peripheral cushions and opposing seams for interconnecting sets of two of the peripheral cushions to each other and to opposing sides of the central cushion. In one embodiment, the central and peripheral cushions collectively...     

Disclosed are various embodiments of devices for placement at the foot end of a bed for supporting a blanket above a person's toes. The devices are collapsible when not used and can be moved out of the way to change the mattress sheet. Various accessories for the devices are also disclosed, including...     

An abduction pillow used to immobilize a patient's legs after hip surgery has a wedge-shaped body constructed of a resilient deformable material which positions the legs in a forgiving, fixed divergent position. The body is wedge-shaped and preferably air filled, and has a pair of opposing sides which...     

A support pillow for the leg and foot comprising a substantially solid foam member, the foam member being of uniform cross-section and having a first support arm rising to a first height, a second support arm rising to a second height, and a support channel located therebetween. The height of the first...     

An apparatus for foot traction, including a folding bed, a transmission mechanism mounted on the folding bed at the bottom, and two ankle cradles driven by the transmission mechanism to pull the user's legs, wherein the transmission mechanism consists of a transmission shaft transversely mounted on the...     

An inflatable orthopedic pillow for use by an individual while sleeping in a lateral position. The pillow elevates one leg relative to the other leg, when the person is resting in a lateral position on a substantially planar support surface. The pillow has a pillow body and one or more inflatable chambers...     

An inflatable support for selectively supporting a persons's feet and legs comprises an air bag having a semi-tubular top panel, an essentially flat bottom panel, and side panels that are "hinged" together at collapse joints in a manner to fold together to permit the top panel to collapse downwardly...     

The present invention provides for perineal and sacral padding of a patient undergoing surgical procedures using manipulation or traction of the patient's lower extremities.

A sleeping device for stabilizing the legs of an individual during sleep to maintain the individual's back in a desired position. The inventive device includes a first engaging member pivotally coupled to a second engaging member. The engaging members cooperate to receive adjacent portions of the individual's...     

A therapeutic leg elevator having a first open-topped portion contoured to support the leg of a patient from approximately the ankle to at least the calf of the patient, and a foot portion connected approximately to the perpendicularly horizontal portion, the foot portion having an opening facing the...     

An apparatus and method for positioning a leg during surgery has a support for holding a substantial portion of one of the patient's legs on the side facing the other leg and a pivot located in the proximity of the patient's pelvis. After patient's pelvis is secured relative to the operating table, the...     

A foot stop is used by a bedridden patient to resist the tendency of sliding toward the foot of the bed. The foot stop comprises a first plate that is contactable by the patient's feet, a second plate that is placed against the foot portion of the bed frame, and bars that hold the two plates apart. By...     

A support pillow assembly is usable for cushioning the body of a person while the person is lying on his/her side on a mattress and includes an abdominal support pillow adapted to partially underlie the person's abdomen and a leg support pillow adapted to be positioned between the person's legs. The...     

An orthotic leg elevator for elevating the leg of a subject during a post-operative period or in other situations in which it is necessary to avoid direct contact between the leg and a bed or other surface, or to raise the leg with respect to a surface. The leg elevator includes a rectangular block whose...     

A bed having a support apparatus for supporting the feet of an individual residing in the bed having a frame and a mattress carried thereon, the support apparatus including a padded foot support member coupled to the frame above the mattress proximate the feet of an individual residing in the bed, the...     

A patient support apparatus which includes a firm body support portion constructed of foam, with the foam having a first side for placement on a bed or gurney, and the second side upon which the body of the patient would be laid. The foam apparatus would include a principal upper torso support portion...     

A leg rest for supporting a patient's legs while the patient is lying on a bed and during turning or otherwise managing the patient. The leg rest includes a pair of trough portions for receiving the patient's legs and a raised central portion and a pair of raised side portions for keeping the legs apart...     

A therapeutic pillow for holding a person's legs together during sleep includes a generally upwardly sloping and then generally downwardly sloping base. A first thigh receiving region extends upwardly from the base while a second thigh receiving region extends upwardly from the base in mirror-image symmetrical...     

A limb support assembly for typical use in supporting the legs of a person to keep the heels of a person suffering from a decubitus condition or burned areas on a limb above and out of contact with a bed. The assembly basically includes an inflatable tubular bladder, a soft absorbent sock over the bladder,...     

An orthopedic leg support is disclosed having a planar leg support surface angled at approximately 10 degrees relative to a generally horizontal base, with a calf recess, a heel recess and a channel connecting the calf recess and the heel recess to reduce or eliminate contact and pressure between the...     

A body support comprises an assembly of individually inflatable compartments arranged in an upper tier of body-supporting compartments and a subjacent tier of lifting compartments; and, the individual compartments vary in size and shape when fully inflated and may be partially inflated to modify the...     

An extremity pillow is provided including a block of foam having a bottom face, a two pairs of side faces, and a top face. Further provided is a trough formed in the top face of the block of foam about an axis which resides perpendicular with respect to a central extent of one of the pairs of side faces....     

A modular knee positioning support comprising at least one leg-engaging portion removably attached to a center wedge portion. The leg-engaging portion has a flat bottom with a single angled edge, and a top concave portion for receiving the upper and lower portions of a leg. The support can be made of...     

A pillow for alleviating lower back pain includes an under-knee portion, which holds an individual's knee in flexion when he is lying on his back, and a between-knee portion, which holds the individual's knees a spaced distance apart when he is lying on his side. The under-knee and between-knee portions...     

Wheelchairs can be provided with special seats having hinged connections with leg supports locatable in proximity to the seat front edge to provide resting surfaces for amputated legs of disabled persons while sitting in the wheelchair. Each leg support is attached to the seat front edge so as to be...     

A hospital bed (10) especially adapted for use by a woman giving birth. The bed includes a base (11) on which a litter frame (12) is positioned. A foot frame (24) that carriers a complementary lower mattress (26) is slidably attached to the end of the litter frame. Foot rests (30) are mounted to foot...     

A surgical operating table has leg sections, which are displaceable about a vertical axis and a horizontal axis. Each leg section is locked in position by two gas struts, which lock respectively about the vertical and horizontal axes. Vent buttons on the gas struts are connected via push rods to opposite...     

A heel support apparatus (10) has a substantially flat base portion (12) for resting on a bed surface. An inclined top region (14) of the support apparatus (10) slopes in the upward direction toward the distal region (15) of the support apparatus. The heel support apparatus (10) further includes a central...     

A support cushion for supporting the feet of a patient above a bed mattress. The support cushion includes a cushion with a transverse cross section having a pair of generally circular end regions and a generally rectangular middle region interposed between the end regions. The end regions each form a...