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7019191 |
Hemostatic wound dressings and methods of making same
The present invention is directed to methods of making wound dressings that include the steps of contacting a fabric substrate having properties effective for use as a hemostat and containing...
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7018352 |
Modular ankle-foot orthosis
A modular ankle-foot orthosis includes a lower leg and ankle support and a plantar foot support. The two components may be secured together to provide more complete support for a patient, as...
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7018351 |
Comfortable orthopaedic support and the method of making the same
An ankle support ( 100 ) is constructed using a molded pad ( 110 ) and a rigid shell ( 112 ). The pad ( 110 ) and the shell ( 112 ) may be sealed together to form a bladder-pad cushion for comfort....
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7018350 |
Methods of making and using an ankle-foot orthosis
The present invention is directed, to an improved orthosis and posterior plantar flexion stop for the orthosis, as well as to methods of making and using the orthosis and posterior stop, plus...
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7018349 |
Disposable, size-adaptable arm sling
A disposable, size-adaptable arm sling for supporting a patient's arm and hand has an elongated pouch for receiving the arm therein. The pouch has an open top and open front end and a closed bottom...
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7014630 |
Tissue dressing having gas reservoir
An apparatus for supplying one or more gases, such as oxygen, to a target area, comprising a top layer and a bottom layer sealed around the perimeter of the layers to form a reservoir between the...
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7014621 |
Ankle brace
An ankle brace comprising a base of flexible material shaped to wrap around the sides of a foot and ankle and underneath a portion of the foot, with a support strap for protecting the anterior...
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7012170 |
Puncture wound bandage
Advancements in bandages for treating puncture wounds shown and described herein include sealed bandage with flexible adhesive strips disposed on more rigid carriers with at least one separation...
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7012169 |
Disposable finger sleeve for appendages
A device that can be used to treat appendage ailments is provided. The device, or appendage sleeve, can be used for wounds, cuts, and blisters, as well as joint related ailments, such as arthritis...
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7011642 |
External fixation device for cranialmaxillofacial distraction
An externally mounted fixation device for craniomaxillofacial distraction osteogenesis, the device having a helmet to secure the device in a relatively rigid and immobile manner to the head of a...
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7011641 |
Knee brace immobilizer
An adjustable knee brace for immobilization of a patient's knee in multiple adjustment angular inclinations for use in therapeutic applications. The knee brace has a sheet of cushion material which...
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7011640 |
Orthopedic brace having a vacuum chamber and associated methods
The vacuum orthopedic brace and method include the use of an inner sleeve or liner, first and second cuffs, and a hinge connecting the cuffs. The cuffs includes a fabric liner or other porous...
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7011093 |
Microencapsulated fragrances and methods of coating microcapsules
Nasal dilators and strips, methods of their manufacture, and methods for improving the breathing of individuals are provided. The strips and dilators include an elongated substrate, with or without...
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7009039 |
Plasma protein matrices and methods for their preparation
A freeze dried biocompatible matrix comprising plasma proteins, useful as implants for tissue engineering as well as in biotechnology, and methods of producing the matrix are provided. Mechanical...
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7008647 |
Treatment of acne
The invention relates to the use of one or more antimicrobial metals selected from silver, gold, platinum, and palladium but most preferably silver, preferably formed with atomic disorder, and...
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7008391 |
Tool for corrective treatment of ingrown toenail
A tool for treatment of an ingrown toenail includes a tubular member having a length of about 1–2 cm and being tapered such that a diameter at a root is about 2 mm and a diameter at a tip is...
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7008390 |
Perforating vein massage device
The device for massaging a lower leg comprises a base pad ( 2 ) arranged in an area of the sole and a bladder ( 1 ) arranged in the region of the lower leg. A tubular connection is provided between...
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7008389 |
Apparatus and method for stabilizing pelvic ring disruption
Apparatus and methods for stabilizing a fractured pelvis in an emergency using a sling having a buckle designed to automatically lock the circumference of the sling at a tension level that has been...
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7007902 |
Adjustable support for hands and arms
A system and method support the forearm and hand of a user performing repetitive tasks. In one embodiment, the system includes a support bar having a low friction upper surface. First and second...
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7005556 |
Multilayer wound dressing
A flexible, multilayer wound dressing with antibacterial and antifungal properties, together with methods for making the dressing. The dressing includes a layer of silver-containing fabric, a layer...
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7004922 |
Animal wound wrap for holding a primary wound dressing on an animal wound
An animal wound wrap used for holding a primary wound dressing, an IV tube and/or drain tube in place on an animal's body. The animal wound wrap includes an elongated abdomen wrap portion and an...
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7004921 |
Male genital protection device
A male genital protection device configured to conform to the shape of the male genital anatomy, which provides the wearer with added comfort and protection.
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7004920 |
Ankle treating apparatus and method of using same
A method and apparatus for treating ankle pain, ankle sprains and ankle swelling. The apparatus includes the strategically located pressure imparting pads which are applied over the ankle of the...
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7004919 |
Patella stabilizing knee brace
An apparatus for stabilizing movement of the patella in the patellofemoral joint comprises in one embodiment a base having an opening, a buttress secured to the base sheet member, a tensioning...
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7004918 |
Low cost orthosis for toe injuries
A low-cost orthosis for the treatment of toe injuries is disclosed. The orthosis is a bilateral, monolithic structure molded from polymeric foam material and having an upper portion adapted to...
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7004917 |
Hardenable orthopaedic support (free edge)
The present invention provides improved hardenable orthopaedic supports and methods of making the same. One embodiment provides a support which includes a blank made of a permeable, flexible...
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7004915 |
Negative pressure assisted tissue treatment system
A system for stimulating the healing of tissue comprises a porous pad positioned within a wound cavity, and an airtight dressing secured over the pad, so as to provide an airtight seal to the wound...
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7001352 |
Dynamic resting hand splint
A dynamic splint for the positioning and functional exercise of a neurologically impaired upper extremity, including the wrist, hand and fingers, made up of a forearm support and hand support...
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7001351 |
Brace with integrated lumbar support system
In one embodiment, a brace with an integrated lumbar support system includes a belt adapted to be positioned about a user's lower torso, the belt including a tube at least partially integrated...
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7001350 |
Portable, inflatable lumbar cushion
A portable, inflatable lumbar belt cushion for providing support to the lower spine and surrounding paralumbar musculature of the wearer while seated. The present invention is for an inflatable...
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7001349 |
Orthopedic splint
An orthopedic splint, which, as part of an orthosis, is intended to bear on a part of the body, can be used with different configurations. The splint consists of two round rods ( 2, 3 ) which are...
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7001348 |
Double pull body brace
The double pull body brace comprises a one-piece panel which engages around the torso and overlaps at the front. At the overlap, it is attached to itself by means of a hook-and-loop fastener so...
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7000616 |
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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6998511 |
Dressing and a method for applying the same
A dressing and a method for applying the same to a catheter entry site are provided. The dressing may have a transparent film within the dressing which may allow an individual to view, for example,...
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6998510 |
Method and apparatus for improved hemostasis and damage control operations
Devices and methods are disclosed for achieving hemostasis in traumatized patients. The devices utilize fluid impermeable outer surfaces and distributed pressure to achieve tamponade and...
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6997892 |
Ambulatory cyclic traction device
In one embodiment, an ambulatory cyclic traction device includes two support belts configured to be positioned about a user's body and one or more lifting mechanisms coupled between the support...
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6997891 |
Leg support system
A leg support system for transferring weight support from the ankle region of a leg to the upper portion of the calf just below the knee includes a weight-bearing support cuff and a pair of support...
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6997890 |
Halo orthosis
An apparatus and method for restricting movement of a patient's head. The apparatus includes a frame and a plurality of constraints engaged with the frame to exactly constrain the patient's head...
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6994683 |
Portable lumbar traction device
A portable lumbar traction device wherein a variable tension system allows the user to manually manipulate a level of tension using a ratcheting device while undergoing a traction procedure. The...
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6994682 |
Knee-joint orthesis
The invention relates to a knee brace with straps engageable with the upper and lower leg and disposed above and below the knee, said straps being connected by a hinged rail extending over the knee...
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6994681 |
Disposable liner for the multi AFO/contracture splint
The invention is a disposable liner for an AFO/contracture foot splint that is sufficiently soft and flexible so as to comfortably conform to body surfaces and provide a substantially close fit to...
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6994090 |
Underarm support
The invention is an underarm support for one or both arms having a pad which fits under the arm of the user, preferably in the arm pit, flexible and of sufficient diameter under compression at that...
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6993808 |
Adjustable hinges for orthopedic splints
A hinge for an orthopedic splint has two plates hinged for pivotal movement relative to each other and a detent engageable for locking the plates at a selected angle to each other, and a spring...
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6992233 |
Material delivery system
A delivery system for the delivery of flowable medicinal, therapeutic or medicine materials has a strip with flowable material contained and restrained therein. A removable seal is provided, so...
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6992232 |
Adhesive bandage and packaging for one-handed placement
An adhesive bandage allows one-handed (single-finger) lifting and placing, whereby the bandage can be quickly lifted from a supply container and accurately placed on a skin wound. The bandage...
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6991613 |
Ankle fracture brace with break-away arm
An ankle fracture brace has a foot support portion which receives a foot of a patient. A convertible leg support portion receives a leg of the patient. The leg support portion includes a pair of...
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6991611 |
Posture apparatus
A posture system is made from a single strap and having opposing ends. At the opposing ends are fastening elements. In use, the user places the strap about the back of the user's neck “N” and,...
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6991610 |
Orthopedic fixture
An orthopedic fixture has a support member adapted to be positioned around a diseased or injured part of a patient's body and conformed to the shape of the diseased or injured part, and at least...
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6988999 |
Knee pad assembly having an upper pad and a lower pad separately connected to the upper pad to avoid movement impedence to the patella
A knee pad assembly includes a soft body, a top pad and a bottom pad. The body has a pair of straps each provided with a length regulator, a press extending from a connector which is slidable in...
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6988998 |
Dynamic dorsal-blocking adjustable splint
A splint positionable about a user's hand for treating phalanx fractures includes a flexible body having a first opening for receiving a thumb therethrough and a second opening for allowing...
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