Title: Patient restraining strap for scintiphotography

Abstract: A patient restraining strap for scintiphotography having a pair of expandable cloth-like bags joined together. The strap encompasses the head of a patient and is then secured to a Gamma Scintillation Camera. Once inflated the restraining strap immobilizes the head without discomfort to the patient during the scintiphotography procedure.

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Inventors: Kay, Thomas D. (San Antonio, TX, US)
Harper, John W. (San Antonio, TX, US)

Application Number: 550110
Filing Date: 1975-02-13
Publication_date: 1976-09-21
Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air (Washington, DC)
Primary Class(es): 378/208 128/857, 128/DIG20
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US Patent Ref:

3224415	Dec, 1965	Gottfried	128/DIG.
3358141	Dec, 1967	Hoffmann et al.	250/456.
3669096	Jun, 1972	Hurwitz	128/2.
3752148	Aug, 1973	Schmalzbach	128/2.

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Primary Examiner: Smith, Alfred E.
Assistant Examiner: Grigsby, T. N.
Attorney: Rusz; Joseph E., Erlich; Jacob N.