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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177855 | Prosthetic foot Embodiments of low cost prosthetic feet include a footplate with a connection mechanism embedded within a first foam element having a first stiffness. A second foam element is bonded to the footplate and has a recess in a proximal surface and a stiffness greater tha... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8172779 | Orthopedic device for treatment of the back In an embodiment, an orthopedic device in the form of a lumbar support includes first and second elongate belt members, an anatomically shaped plate, and a closure system connecting the belt members to the plate. The closure system is arranged to move the belt membe... | 05/08/2012 |
| D657879 | Orthopedic device | 04/17/2012 |
| 8123818 | Prosthetic liner with continuous distal end area A tubular liner has an open proximal end and a closed-end distal area, and a fabric layer continuously defining an exterior surface of the liner without interruption. A polymeric layer having first and second surfaces is bonded to an interior surface of the fabric l... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8117720 | Rotary tensioning device A rotary tensioning device that is low profile when not being used to apply or reduce tension and that provides an easily manipulated tightening and loosening control mechanism. A control mechanism in the form of a flip up handle is pivotally connected to a drive me... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8114168 | Momentum free bearing for use in prosthetic and orthotic devices A momentum free bearing assembly for use in orthotic and prosthetic devices and a prosthetic knee incorporating the same are disclosed. The bearing assembly includes an engaging ring having a swivel portion received within the engaging ring. The engaging ring is rec... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8114041 | Orthopedic brace An orthopedic brace is provided that is adapted for securing a wrist, hand and thumb. The brace includes a pad having proximal and distal edges, and first and second sides each comprising loop fastening material forming a generally continuous surface extending subst... | 02/14/2012 |
| D652937 | Orthosis component | 01/24/2012 |
| 8097043 | Suspension liner with seal A suspension liner sleeve providing an interface between a residual limb and a hard prosthetic socket includes a resilient seal element extending around its outer periphery to enhance a sealing effect between the sleeve and the interior of a prosthetic socket to iso... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8093445 | Wound dressing and method for manufacturing the same A wound dressing defines bodyside and backside surfaces. The dressing comprises a backing layer defining a center portion and a border portion surrounding the center portion. An absorbent core is connected to a surface of the backing layer within the center portion ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8092406 | Therapeutic belt A therapeutic apparatus having an expanse of material that can be adjustably wrapped around a portion of a user's body and which is securable thereon. Various therapeutic components can be attached to the material expanse in numerous positions, such that when it is ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8048013 | Orthopedic brace and component for use therewith An orthopedic device includes a rigid frame assembly having rigid frame supports connected by joints. The device also includes a strap which extends between sides of the frame assembly. An orthopedic component in the form of a resilient subshell is connected to and ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8043245 | Orthopedic device having a patient compliance system An orthopedic device includes a strut assembly having a resilient shell defining opposed first and second sides, and a patient compliance system. The patient compliance includes a tightening strap connecting the first and second sides of the shell. The tightening st... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8043244 | Wearable device A wearable device includes a unitary first frame assembly which is integrally formed from first and second polymeric materials. The first frame assembly has a first frame portion formed by the first polymeric material and extends around part of a second frame portio... | 10/25/2011 |
| D647624 | Cervical collar | 10/25/2011 |
| D647623 | Height adjustment mechanism for cervical collar | 10/25/2011 |
| D647622 | Orthopedic device | 10/25/2011 |
| 8038636 | Cervical collar having height and circumferential adjustment An orthopedic device in the form of a cervical collar having height and circumferential adjustment includes an anterior portion and a posterior portion. The anterior portion includes a main support piece having depending projections configured to engage a height adj... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8034120 | Suspension liner system with seal A suspension liner sleeve adapted to provide an interface between a residual limb and a prosthetic socket, and having outer and inner surfaces. The liner sleeve includes an elongate, generally conical body portion formed from at least one material segment defining t... | 10/11/2011 |
| D646394 | Rehabilitative vest component | 10/04/2011 |
| 8026406 | Absorbent structure in an absorbent article An absorbent structure comprising a silicone foam having pore walls and a plurality of hydrophilic particles anchored to the pore walls of the foam. Some of the hydrophilic particles have an anchored portion firmly anchored to the pore walls and an exposed portion e... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8021317 | Orthopedic device providing access to wound site Orthopedic device for treating neuropathic ulcers and other injuries while allowing easy access to the wound site on the plantar surface of a patient's foot includes a base portion and a sole that is either movably connected or removably connected to either the base... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8016781 | Knee brace and method for securing the same A knee brace divided into anterior and posterior sides by a frontal plane, and having first and second sides divided by a median plane. The knee brace having a frame, and at least one cross strap that is connected to the frame and extends across over at least a port... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8002724 | Circumferential walker An orthopedic device in the form of a circumferential walker includes a first member (posterior shell) and a second member (dorsal shell) corresponding to the first member. An outsole or plantar shell portion is attached to, or formed on or with the posterior shell.... | 08/23/2011 |
| D643537 | Pump for an orthopedic device | 08/16/2011 |
| 7985193 | Intelligent orthosis An orthotic frame has proximal and distal frame members joined by a knee joint, and a foot support joined by an ankle joint to a distal end of the distal frame. A knee actuator connected between the proximal and distal frame members has a selective stiffness allowin... | 07/26/2011 |
| D641483 | Orthosis component | 07/12/2011 |
| D641482 | Orthosis component | 07/12/2011 |
| D640381 | Rehabilitative vest component | 06/21/2011 |
| D640380 | Rehabilitative vest component | 06/21/2011 |
| D637942 | Strap retainer | 05/17/2011 |
| 7935068 | Orthopedic or prosthetic support device An orthopedic or prosthetic support device is arranged to conform and secure to a limb of a wearer. The device includes a resilient support member adapted to extend about a limb, and a tensioning element associated with the support member. An adjustment system is co... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7914475 | Orthopedic brace An orthopedic brace is adaptable for either left or right sided use. The brace includes a softgood pad having a distal edge, a proximal edge opposite the distal edge, a dorsal edge, and a radial edge opposite the dorsal edge. A strap retainer is disposed on the radi... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7910793 | Wound dressing A wound dressing including an absorbent core defining opposed proximal and distal surfaces, the distal surface of the absorbent core defining a central portion, a border portion and an intermediate portion interposed between the central and border portions. The back... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7909884 | Suspension liner system with seal A suspension liner system adapted to provide an interface between a residual limb and a prosthetic socket, the liner sleeve including an elongate generally conical liner sleeve including proximal and distal end areas, and a sealing member arranged to removably fit o... | 03/22/2011 |
| D634852 | Sole for orthopedic device | 03/22/2011 |
| D634438 | Orthopedic walker | 03/15/2011 |
| 7896827 | Knee brace and method for securing the same A knee brace having a frame with separate proximal and distal portions extending across an anterior side of the brace. The brace also includes a ventilated spacer element connected to the frame, and generally corresponding in size to the proximal and distal frame po... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7896826 | Versatile orthopaedic leg mounted walker An orthopedic walker for mounting on the lower leg of a patient includes a walker base having a central area for receiving the foot of a patient and a spaced lower surface including an outer sole, and a pair of struts connected to the walker base. Each of the struts... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7892195 | Knee immobilizer An orthopedic brace designed to immobilize the knee by preventing flexion/extension and limiting medial/lateral movement. The brace includes a main support structure embodied in a unitary, rigid stay member with slidable, semi-rigid cuffs at one or both ends to prov... | 02/22/2011 |
