Darrell W Hill

US Patent:

6823870, Nov 30, 2004

Filed:

Apr 4, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/115878

Inventors:

Darrell G. Hill - Edina MN
Robert T. Horan - Fountain Hills AZ

Assignee:

D. G. Hill Associates - Edina MN

International Classification:

A61B 1900

US Classification:

128869, 128876

Abstract:

A device for restraining patients using specially designed straps in various lengths and widths that positively and securely secure a portion or all of a patients anatomy so as to facilitate securing patients while minimizing trauma and bruising to the patients body during surgical procedures or in transportation in medical facilities. The invention includes a device with a length of non-allergenic fabric having a soft patient engaging surface and an opposed patient non-engaging surface, first and second opposed ends, opposed edges, and a fastener associated with the length for fastening the device to itself, the edges of the fabric being folded over to present a rolled side margin having a continuously smooth and curved margin face, with the device being sanitizable and reusable, thereby hygienically for minimizing trauma to the mobility limited body portion.

US Patent:

55155626, May 14, 1996

Filed:

Jun 24, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/265403

Inventors:

Kenneth A. Miller - Edina MN
Darrell G. Hill - Edina MN
Shelly Perpich - Minneapolis MN

Assignee:

Health Care Solutions, Inc. - Edina MN

International Classification:

A61G 1312

US Classification:

5624

Abstract:

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.