HELEN R KIMBALL
Nursing at 22 St, Pompano Beach, FL
License number
Florida 37599
Issued Date
Sep 9, 1993
Effective Date
Apr 1, 2015
Expiration Date
May 31, 2017
Category
Health Care
Type
Certified Nursing Assistant
Address
Address
3946 NW 22Nd St, Pompano Beach, FL 33066
Professional information
Method And Device For Pressure Offloading
US Patent:
2007016, Jul 19, 2007
Filed:
Mar 9, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/716469
Inventors:
Helen Kimball - Coconut Creek FL, US
International Classification:
A47G 9/00
US Classification:
005632000, 005648000
Abstract:
The present invention is a method and device for pressure offloading in order to alleviate or diminish pressure on an area of bony prominence, a blemish, wound, decubitus ulcer (also known as pressure ulcer or pressure sore) or surgical site by elevating the affected area above a surface without directly contacting the affected area. An interior filling of the present invention is composed of a Visco/Memory foam, natural buckwheat hulls, whole buckwheat seeds, millet hulls, water, gel, silicone, Styrofoam beads, a combination thereof, or other suitable material known in the art. The interior filling is enclosed in a hollow member, and an additional removable and/or reusable cover composed of anti-bacterial/anti-microbial fabric, encloses the hollow member for additional protection. Fastening means are attached to the cover to allow the user to reconfigure the shape of the device to provide the required support as needed for each use.
Wound Elevation Protection And Prevention Device
US Patent:
2007006, Mar 22, 2007
Filed:
Sep 19, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/230108
Inventors:
Helen Kimball - Coconut Creek FL, US
International Classification:
A47G 9/00
US Classification:
005632000, 005951000
Abstract:
The present invention is a device for alleviating or diminishing pressure on a blemish, wound, decubitus ulcer (also known as pressure ulcer or pressure sore) or surgical site by elevating the affected area above a surface without directly contacting the affected area. An interior filling of the present invention is composed of a Visco/Memory foam, natural buckwheat hulls, whole buckwheat seeds, millet hulls, or a combination thereof, or other suitable material known in the art. The interior filling is enclosed in a hollow member, and an additional removable and/or reusable cover composed of anti-bacterial/anti-microbial fabric, encloses the hollow member for additional protection. Fastening means are attached to the cover to allow the user to reconfigure the shape of the device to provide the required support as needed for each use.