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6918885 |
Vest having arm sling
An arm sling assembly is disclosed for supporting at least one of the arms of a patient in an angled orientation against the torso. The assembly includes a sleeveless vest dimensioned to be worn on...
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6918394 |
Device for preventing sleep apnea
The present invention provides a device which prevents loud snoring and apnea during sleep so as not to cause discomfort to a user as much as possible. Stoppers 4 such as belts or straps having...
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6916967 |
Adhesive bandage for protection of skin surfaces
An adhesive bandage is disclosed for protecting blisters or wounds, or for preventing chaffing or the formation of blisters. In one embodiment, the bandage includes a protective layer for covering...
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6916909 |
Collagen peptides modified by grafting mercapto functions, method for the production thereof and uses thereof as biomaterials
The invention relates to novel collagen peptides that are modified by grafting free or substitued thiol functions carried by mercaptoamine radicals. The aim of the invention is to provide thiol...
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6916857 |
Hydrogel-forming system with hydrophobic and hydrophilic components
A hydrogel forming system which comprises a hydrophobic macromer with unsaturated group terminated ends and a hydrophilic polymer which is a polysaccharide (e.g. dextran) containing hydroxy groups...
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6916302 |
Appendage elevator system
A device for support and elevation of a limb. More specifically, the invention is a system for elevating a limb, comprising an adjustable sling assembly that can be attached by a hook to a support...
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6916301 |
Elastomeric waterproof cast and bandage cover
A waterproof cover for casts and/or bandages on limb extremities is formed as a thin-walled elastomeric water-impervious linear tube, preferably made of nitrile, open at at least one end. The cover...
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6916289 |
Pressure applicator devices particularly useful for non-invasive detection of medical conditions
A probe for application to a body part particularly a finger of a patent to detect a change in the physical condition of the patient includes a housing defining a compartment closed at one end and...
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6914169 |
Patch agent
The patch agent of the present invention is a patch agent comprising a support made of a synthetic fiber and an adhesive layer mounted on the support, and having a bending resistance of 10 to 30 mm...
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6914168 |
Articles for therapeutic paraffin treatment and methods of use
A method for providing a paraffin treatment to a patient, including the steps of: (a) melting a paraffin composition to a melted, flowable state; (b) immersing at least a portion of an absorptive...
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6913587 |
Adjustable support
The present invention provides an adjustable support that may be telescopically extendable, coarsely and finely adjustable, and providing a mechanical advantage while being readily transportable....
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6913586 |
Method and apparatus for determining a dorsiflexion angle
Apparatus for determining a dorsiflexion angle of a surgical patient's foot relative to the corresponding leg during tendon surgery. The apparatus includes a leg member having a first support...
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6913585 |
Adjustable compact posture pack for posterior-thoracic counter balance
A novel adjustment compact posture pack for posterior-thoracic counter balance ( 13 ) comprising of a stationary weight pack ( 32 ) having a right shoulder strap ( 14 ) having an adjustment device...
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6913584 |
Cervical immobilizing device
A cervical immobilizing device includes a pair of arms that can be folded to an upright position to engage and support a patient's head, an actuating device for folding the arms to the supporting...
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6913583 |
Orthopedic device allows kneeling without contacting knee
The described Kneepad gives its wearer the advantage of being able to kneel without putting weight on the knee. This allows someone to kneel who may not otherwise be able to do so due to a knee...
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6913582 |
Universal hand splint
A gutter splint aids the healing of injuries to the metacarpals, proximal phalanges, and middle phalanges by substantially immobilizing the injured digits. The splint includes a volar member and a...
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6911571 |
Bandage pad for chemical peels
To provide a bandage pad for chemical peels that is designed to be stuck on the skin so that the condition of the skin is visually checked while the bandage pad is staying on the skin. A bandage...
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6909027 |
Method of forming an in-situ film dressing and the composition of the film-forming material
This invention relates to the application of a film covering produced from a unique family of polymers, polyalkylene carbonates for optimizing wound care treatment.
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6908488 |
Support device replacing the existence or function of a limb
A prosthesis or orthosis (orthotic brace) includes at least two parts connected to each other by an artificial joint and a control device to brake or lock the joint. The prosthesis or orthosis...
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6908475 |
Device for treating carpal tunnel syndrome
A therapeutic device for applying graded compression to the hand to remedy the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. The device is a passive therapy device which receives the palm of the hand and...
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6908445 |
Ankle-foot orthosis
One embodiment provides an ankle-foot orthosis ( 32 ) for resisting plantarflexion of a patient's foot, the orthosis ( 32 ) comprising: a resiliently flexible sock-like structure ( 34 ) enveloping,...
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6908444 |
Use of a heatable mat for manufacturing an orthotic device
The use of a flexible, foldable or rollable and heatable mat for the manufacture of an orthosis, in which a flat sheet of a thermoplastic material is heated on a flat-laid mat to a temperature at...
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6905732 |
Abrasion-resistant ink compositions and methods of use
This invention relates to ink compositions that includes a stable nonpolyethylene-containing aqueous dispersion of pigment and particles of a urethane polymer Preferably the composition further...
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6905700 |
Hydrogel entrapping therapeutic agent and stent with coating comprising this
A hydrogel forming system which comprises a hydrophobic macromer with unsaturated group terminated ends and a hydrophilic polymer which is a polysaccharide containing hydroxy groups which are...
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6904915 |
Device and method for stabilizing wrists and arms
A novel device and method for minimizing lateral hand and arm tremors in individuals is disclosed. The device is effective in minimizing tremors in patients suffering from Parkinson's Disease as...
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6903243 |
Multi-layer absorbent wound dressing
A multi-layer wound dressing comprising at least two absorbent layers, and materials for forming absorbent layers are provided. The absorbent layers have different absorbencies, with the layer...
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6902537 |
Upper body support device
An upper body device includes a thoracic support region comprising a spinal region having a convex arcuate section on an upper surface thereof to properly position a user's shoulders with respect...
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6901607 |
Men's brief with inner support pocket
A support pocket with a conformable pouch having an elastic back is secured to the inside front of a man's brief. A pair of flaps extending upwardly from opposite sides of the pouch are movable...
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6899690 |
Portable cervical traction device
A portable traction device suitable for cervical traction powered by a pneumatic cylinder. The portable traction device includes a support structure having a longitudinal axis and a carriage...
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6899689 |
Spinal brace
An adjustable brace including a substantially rigid shell conforming to a body part of a user and a strap for securing the shell in fitting engagement with the body part, the shell having a...
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6899660 |
Walker for rehabilitant
A walker particularly suitable for rehabilitation of a patient's legs includes a base provided with casters, a pair of handlebars, and a suspension frame for holding a safety belt. A leg separator...
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6899104 |
Wound closure device for viewing a wound and method
A unitary wound closure device adapted to permit a wound on a patient to be viewed while the closure device is secured to the patient. The device comprises a body having sufficient flexibility for...
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6897349 |
Silver-containing compositions, devices and methods for making
The present invention comprises methods and compositions for making a silver-containing antimicrobial hydrophilic material. More particularly, the present invention comprises methods and...
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6897348 |
Bandage, methods of producing and using same
An adhesive bandage of the type used on acute wounds, burn wounds, minor wounds, or irritations includes a first layer for covering the wound site and an area around the wound site. The first layer...
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6896662 |
Method for lordosis adjustment for treating discomfort in, or originating in, the cervical spine region
A method for alleviating neck discomfort includes the steps of removably attaching at least one pad to a rigid posterior force applicator to set a thickness of a combination of the pad (or pads)...
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6895971 |
Limb protection system
A limb protection device for protecting a section of a user's limb against contact comprises and enclosure for enclosing the limb section and at least one integral flexible cuff located at a...
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6895970 |
Custom tray for reducing dental clenching
An orthotic device for reducing dental clenching is provided along with a method for custom fitting said device. The orthotic device includes a tray for receiving the user's upper teeth, a guide...
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6895969 |
Orthopedic traction device
An orthopedic traction apparatus includes in coaxial arrangement, a first tubular member anchored to a operating table or other stationary structure supporting a patient, and a second tubular...
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6894204 |
Tapered stretch removable adhesive articles and methods
Pressure sensitive adhesive articles and methods, particularly stretch removable adhesive articles that are preferably for use in adhering to skin or like delicate surfaces. The articles include...
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6893422 |
Protective shield for implanted and/or transdermal medical devices
This subject invention is a protective shield for protecting implanted and/or transdermal medical devices, during showering, bathing, or swimming. This protective shield comprises an a protective...
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6893411 |
Thigh cuff extension
A thigh cuff extension for use with a medical brace. The thigh cuff extension includes a plurality of flexible and conformable body portions releasably and adjustably connectable to one another so...
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6893410 |
Multi-adjustable wrist brace
A wrist brace, comprising a flexible holder to receive the user's wrist and having two flaps adapted to be closed toward one another to secure the holder about the wrist; tightening strands...
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6892734 |
Wound care suspension system
A suspension system for the care and prevention of wounds on the body of a user includes an array of removable suspension devices forming a flexible sheet. Each suspension device is removably...
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6892733 |
I.V. sleeve
The nature of the invention is to thoroughly compress the entire length and circumference of a medical site, limb, torso, neck, arm and leg with a tubular elastic sleeve that has openings at both...
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6892574 |
Foot pressure testing structure
An improved foot pressure testing structure which comprises a test memory mold plate, a meshed plate and an evenly distributed convex moldboard being stacked with each other on a sole, such that...
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6891078 |
Therapeutic compressive cushions having buckwheat hulls therein
An device for and method of treating edema and related swelling which comprises compressive application of buckwheat hulls to a human or animal epidermal region. The device for and method of the...
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6891077 |
Fibrinogen bandages and arterial bleeding models and methods of making and using thereof
Disclosed herein are wound dressings comprising fibrinogen and at least one procoagulant such as propyl gallate in a therapeutic amount. Also disclosed are methods of treating wounds, increasing an...
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6890553 |
Exothermic topical delivery device
The present invention relates to an exothermic device for topically delivering an active agent comprising a liquid reservoir comprising water, a heating element comprising an oxidizable material,...
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6890344 |
Hemostasis pad and method
The present invention relates generally to medical devices for applying hemostatic composition to a puncture or wound site with indwelling tubular element, such as catheter, introducer or tube...
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6890314 |
Knee brace hinge deflector
A knee brace hinge deflector is provided for preventing interference and/or locking of the medial hinges of bilateral knee braces. The hinge deflector includes a shell having rounded surfaces for...
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