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7476208 |
Method of fabricating an ankle brace
An ankle support that is adapted to securely hold the lower leg, ankle and foot of a wearer so as to provide reparative support thereof and an associated method of fabrication thereof. The ankle...
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7476207 |
Configurable apparatus and method for treating carpal tunnel syndrome
The apparatus of the present invention stretches the carpal ligament and the flexor retinaculum, as well as the superficial structures and muscles of the hand, in a safe manner under precise...
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7473816 |
Multilayer moisture management fabric
A multilayer breathable moisture management and compressive device, having a laminate material that includes a thin, hydrophillic polyurethane foam coated on both surfaces with an adhesive. A...
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7473236 |
Variably adjustable bi-directional derotation bracing system
A lightweight orthopedic brace having no rigid structural elements is constructed from flexible material and is designed primarily to provide for restriction of rotational movement and translation...
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7473235 |
Lightweight modular adjustable prophylactic hip orthosis
The present invention provides a universally applicable orthosis such as a hip orthosis and includes a semi-rigid hip engaging unit that can be easily bent for attachment to a user's waist. A...
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7473234 |
Brace with worm gear
A patient care system for positioning on a limb of a patient for assisting in flexion or extension of a joint. The system has a threaded shaft which engages a toothed gear. The threaded shaft is...
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7470830 |
Method for producing a wound dressing
A method of the invention is provided for making a wound dressing including an absorbent core having proximal and distal surfaces, and a liquid impervious, vapor permeable backing layer extending...
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7470244 |
Flexion-discouraging splint system, method and device
Disclosed is a wrist-wearable electronic interface movably mounted on an arm-attachment mechanism. Interface moves from under-sleeve wrist-adjacent position to palm-adjacent position where it can...
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7470243 |
Progressive flexible tabs on orthotic devices
The orthotic device for the restraint of a portion of the human body has flexible tabs at the edges of its principal panel. The flexible tabs are substantially rectangular in outline to maximize...
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7468471 |
Wound dressing having a facing surface with variable tackiness
A wound dressing includes an absorbent core having opposed proximal and distal surfaces and a discrete skin adherent, apertured facing layer having a distal surface secured to the proximal surface...
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7468470 |
Medicinal patch that leaves less adhesive residue when removed
The medicinal patch for delivering a pharmaceutically effective ingredient by contact with skin has a backing layer ( 1 ), an effective-ingredient containing adherent layer ( 2 ) on the backing...
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7468048 |
Joint aspirate facilitating device
A joint aspirate-facilitating device is provided including a flexible main panel that is secured to the joint to be aspirated. An inflatable bladder is secured to the main panel and is placed in...
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7468047 |
Orthosis and method for manufacture thereof
A pre-fabricated orthosis suitable for embracing and supporting a body part of a human or animal is disclosed. The orthosis has an articulation and may be made from a pre-formed sheet of material...
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7465284 |
Ankle support
An ankle support having a first layer made from a rayon tape material and a second layer made from a non-woven polyester gauze material, the rayon tape material having a Young's modulus from about...
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7465283 |
Cast assembly with breathable double knit type padding
A cast or support assembly includes inner double knit padding material in which the outer layer is woven or knit to have substantial size openings, while the inner layer of the double knit material...
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7465282 |
Easy install hinge connection
A lever connection comprises a lever having a cable end and a spring end and a pivot point therebetween, and a cable having a cable end fitting attached to an end thereof. The cable end fitting...
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7465281 |
Versatile hardenable cast or support
A cast or support for use in limiting movement of the anatomy to promote healing of an injured body part includes initially flexible and subsequently rigid double-knit material, or other casting...
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7462753 |
Nano-silver wound dressing
A nano-silver wound dressing consisting of a skin contact layer made from hydrophilic cloth and directly contacting a wound on the surface of the skin, a disinfecting (or bactericidal) antitoxic...
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7462442 |
Biocompatible microchip and a method for producing the same
The invention relates to a process for the production of biocompatible structures. For this purpose, a chemically amplified photoresist is applied to a substrate and is structured. The photoresist...
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7462189 |
Integrated lumbar combined variable angular distraction structure
A spinal treatment apparatus for applying a force to a patient includes a base portion, a telescoping support, a spinal distraction device and an actuator. The telescoping support is mounted on the...
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7462160 |
Dynamic rotary orthotic control system
An orthotic device includes a composite strut, a footplate removeably attached to a lower end of the strut, an upper tibial cuff removeably attached to an upper end of the strut and a lower tibial...
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7462159 |
Knee-ankle-foot orthotic device
An ankle-foot orthotic device comprising a main hinge assembly; ankle hinge assembly; two ankle pivot points; foot plate; lower leg housing member; upper leg housing member; and cable; wherein the...
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7458950 |
Ankle foot orthosis
An ankle foot orthosis for remediation of foot drop symptoms includes a flexible cuff formed of a panel having an inner foam substrate to which is bonded an outer layer of stretchable fabric having...
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7458949 |
Flexible tether member connecting a knee brace to a boot
The invention provides a device for protecting ligaments in a knee joint of a user. The device includes a knee brace positionable about a knee joint of a user and a boot wearable on a foot of a...
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7458948 |
Heel-supporting protective boot
A heel-supporting boot capable of supporting a leg of a person in a supine reclining position, such as a bedridden patient, to reduce the risk of bed sores, foot drop, etc. The boot includes a...
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7458947 |
Dynamic splint assemblies
A dynamic splint assembly for a hand includes a forearm support section configured to abut the dorsal side of a forearm and span a wrist; and a hand support section connected to the forearm support...
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7458946 |
Digit pad and method for treating trigger finger and trigger thumb
A digit pad, and a method, for treating trigger finger and trigger thumb includes a digit band which is slid over the affected digit to a position between the PIP and the MCP joints and a palm pad...
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7458377 |
Method and apparatus for intra oral myofascial trigger point therapy
A method is provided for relief of head, face and jaw pain by achieving the release of intra oral muscle spasms, trigger points, and myofascial dysfunction. The steps include locating intra oral...
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7456331 |
Composition for cushions, wounds dressings and other skin-contacting products
A skin-contacting adhesive composition is described which has improved initial tack, long-term adhesion, water uptake and translucency characteristics and may be prepared by melt extrusion. Uses of...
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7455911 |
Anti-adhesive coating for treating bandages
A coating composition is described for the anti-adhesive coating of wound dressings, comprising a nanosol that contains silica and at least one hydrophobic organic silicon compound, anti-adhesive...
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7455651 |
Anti-gravity decompressant for lower extremities
A textile anti-gravity decompressant for protecting a patient's heel and ankle includes a padded portion at an ankle region, and ventilation holes formed through the textile covering. The protector...
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7455649 |
Abdominal tissue support for femoral puncture procedures
An abdominal tissue support for supporting excess abdominal adipose tissue away from the femoral crease to facilitate the maintenance of a sterile field for femoral puncture procedures. The...
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7455630 |
Muscle development device
To provide a muscle development device wherein a sufficient pressure can be applied to every part of the limb intended to be compressed, even under the influence of muscle movements. To provide a...
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7452343 |
Ankle support
An ankle support utilizes a strap having a first end and a second end. The first end forms a loop adapted to go around a user's foot and the second end is adapted to go around the user, proximate...
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7452342 |
Range of motion device
The present invention provides an orthosis for stretching tissue around a joint of a patient between first and second relatively pivotable body portions. The orthosis includes a first arm member...
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7452341 |
Soft cast material
A medical bandaging product, including a package formed of a moisture-impervious material and sealable to prevent entry of moisture. A medical bandage is positioned within the package in...
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7449006 |
Equalizing lumbar orthosis
An equalizing back brace ( 20 ) is adapted to be worn by a person. The back brace includes a band ( 21 ) adapted to encircle the wearer's torso. The band has a rear portion ( 22 ) adapted to be...
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7449005 |
Traction collar and method of use
A traction device having an adjustable tensioning mechanism, the traction device attachable to a head support and a cervical collar. The tensioning mechanism includes a traction base, a slider...
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7448388 |
Mandible positioning devices
A mandible positioning device or pharyngeal airway adjuster has upper and lower bite blocks and a connection between the upper and lower bite blocks, the connection being manually adjustable for...
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7445625 |
Internal telescopic guide for an inflatable air cushion
The invention provides an air cushion unit ( 4 ) for use in conjunction with a compression device for stopping bleeding from puncture wounds. The air cushion unit ( 4 ) comprises a base plate ( 5...
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7445608 |
Ambulatory spinal unloading method and apparatus
An ambulatory spinal unloading method and apparatus are implemented to achieve a desired minimum level of residual cushioning in response to a biasing force applied to the associated apparatus...
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7445008 |
Walker wedge
A cushion for use with a variety of types of seats, for example, automotive seats, to adjust the sacrum thereby pivoting the pelvis to assist in maintaining the spine in equilibrium. The cushion is...
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7442849 |
Thin film delivery system and method of manufacture
A carrier delivered dressing is disclosed which has a conformable backing with a pressure sensitive adhesive coated on a bottom face and removable carrier attached to the top face of the backing. A...
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7442176 |
Dynamic cervical support brace
A cervical support brace including an upper U-shaped support member having a first support prong and a second support prong and a lower U-shaped support member having a first support prong and a...
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7441559 |
Devices, systems, and methods to fixate tissue within the regions of body, such as the pharyngeal conduit
Systems and methods incorporate implant structures, and/or implantation devices, and/or surgical implantation techniques, to make possible the treatment of physiologic conditions, such as sleep...
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7438698 |
Rotary joint of articulation prosthetic implement having rotating load setting means, articulation prosthetic implement using the rotary joint and method of making articulation prosthetic implement
A rotary joint comprises outer member with flanges at either end, having inner rotary shaft and annular depression around the rotary shaft, one-way clutch for externally engaging the rotary shaft,...
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7438697 |
Orthopedic cast system and method
An orthopedic cast system, including a hydrophilic inner layer; a hydrophobic outer layer having opposing surfaces adjacent to said hydrophilic inner layer, wherein the hydrophobic layer has an...
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7435234 |
Non-surgical correcting abnormal knee loading
The invention provides hinges for use in knee braces to correct and prevent knee pathology. Further provided are knee braces comprising the hinges of the present invention to correct and prevent...
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7434583 |
Leg/elbow fixing device
A leg/elbow fixing device including a support bar having two connecting sections and two bracket assemblies fixable on the leg or elbow of a user. The bracket assemblies are adjustably located on...
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7431708 |
Knee brace having lateral/medial width adjustment
A knee brace having a femur support section pivotally connected to a tibia support section is provided. The femur support section has a medial frame and a lateral frame, sandwiched between width...
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