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A self-righting hand-arm configuration which is adapted to pivot when struck by a user, thereby simulating a "high five."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7037287 | Adjustable ergonomic knee brace A knee brace is provided with push button actuatable stops, wherein the stops are biased outward into angular locking positions and inwardly directed pressure on the push buttons releases the stops and permits angular adjustment of the stops. A pair of catch plates ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 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. The internal structure of the pad (110 | 03/28/2006 |
| 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 material and including a structural region impregnated with a hardenable ma... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6929613 | Hardenable orthopaedic supports (lobes) An orthopedic support assembly has a shape which is well-suited to be reliably positioned on a patient's anatomical structure, e.g., a limb or other extremity. Designs in accordance with certain embodiments include two or more lobes joined by one or more narrower jo... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6824522 | Hardenable orthopaedic supports An orthopaedic support assembly is formed of a flexible material impregnated with a hardenable material, e.g. a water-hardenable urethane. The orthopaedic support may include an outer layer of napped material, e.g., an unbroken loop material, that reduces migration ... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6792699 | Low shear customized footgear An orthopaedic shoe has an outsole and a special insole including an array of independently vertically movable sections or elements which are heat moldable to retain the contour of the users foot and which serve to reduce or avoid peak pressures and evenly distribut... | 09/21/2004 |
| D496464 | Adjustable knee brace pivot assembly | 09/21/2004 |
| D496106 | Adjustable knee brace assembly | 09/14/2004 |
| 6461317 | Water hardenable compositions for splints and braces An orthopaedic support (50) or product is formed of a doubleknit type fabric material with spaced interwoven layers formed of high strength materials, and an open-work matrix of filaments or threads interconnecting the layers. The fabric may be impregnate... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6139513 | Orthopaedic support with hardenable double knit type material An orthopaedic support is formed of a double knit type fabric material with spaced interwoven layers formed of high strength materials and an open-work matrix of filaments or threads interconnecting the layers. The fabric is impregnated with a water harde... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6024712 | Orthopaedic devices with plastic injection molded onto fabric The present invention pertains to an orthopedic support having a flexible inner member and an exo-skeleton that is molded directly onto the flexible inner member. In one particular embodiment, a versatile, multi-medium orthopedic ankle support assembly ha... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6007505 | Tractable orthopaedic splint or support An orthopaedic support or product is formed of a doubleknit type fabric material with spaced interwoven layers formed of high strength materials and an open-work matrix of filaments or threads interconnecting the layers. The fabric may be impregnated with... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5823981 | Resilient orthopaedic support with independently stretchable layers An orthopaedic support having outer and inner resilient layers wherein the outer resilient layer is comprised of neoprene or another material suitable for surrounding and supporting a portion of the human anatomy through compression and a inner resilient ... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5778565 | Versatile orthopaedic or post-operative footgear having removable toe piece Orthopaedic or post-operative footgear is provided with a removable toe piece. The toe piece is secured to the sole of the footgear to protect the toes of a user against cold, dampness, dirt and possible impact, and it is removed from the sole to allow fo... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5761834 | Footgear with pressure relief zones Footgear with an inner sole (66) having a grid of removable resilient elements to permit removal of selected elements (68) to provide relief to ulcerated or injured areas of the foot. An air bladder (64) may underlie sole (66), preferably with additional ... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5716335 | Ankle brace with adjustable heel strap An improved ankle brace may have two relatively rigid side supports, the outer edge portion of the lower area of the side supports, adjacent to the ankle being covered with a flexible or resilient material. The flexible resilient material may be permanent... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5713837 | Unitary orthopaedic brace An orthopaedic brace for supporting a selected portion of the anatomy including a unitarily molded support having substantially flexible areas, substantially rigid portions for providing splinting action and a support coupling unitarily molded with the su... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5632723 | Custom in situ formable brace A soft-goods type, custom "in situ" formable back brace for supporting a weakened or injured back and/or neck is disclosed having hardenable components which conform to the unique configuration of a patient's torso. An initially flexible rear torso compon... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5628721 | Back support assembly having an inflatable air cushion A back support assembly including a bulb pump which when pumped or squeezed by the user inflates an air cushion to exert the desired pressure and fit against the user's lower back. The cushion is secured to the middle of the elastic belt, which is adapted... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5554104 | Custom formable knee brace A soft-goods type, custom "in situ" formable knee brace for supporting weakened or injured knees is disclosed having formable components which conform to the unique configuration of an individual's leg surfaces. A flexible femoral component, extending cir... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5464385 | Walker with open heel A lightweight and removable leg walker is provided for stabilizing and rapidly healing lower leg injuries of a patient. The injured limb is disposed in a removable inner ankle bootie whose interior is partially covered with inflatable support bladders. Wh... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5437614 | Soft-goods type, custom "in situ" formable back support A soft-goods type, custom "in situ" formable back brace for supporting a weakened or injured back and/or neck is disclosed having hardenable components which conform to the unique configuration of a patient's torso. An initially flexible rear torso compon... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5378223 | Orthopedic support pad and method for providing semi-permanent relief zones In an orthopedic support pad with semi-permanent relief zones, an airtight bladder is filled with a material which retains its shape when air is evacuated from the bladder during the formation process. The afflicted areas of an appendage are temporarily c... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5348530 | Pneumatic ankle brace with bladder and pump arrangement A pneumatic ankle brace having a pair of relatively rigid side supports with inflatable main bladders attached to their inside surfaces. The inflatable main bladders are coupled to an interconnected foot pump. Additional support and back-up bladders may b... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5329705 | Footgear with pressure relief zones Footgear is provided with an inner sole having a grid of removable resilient elements to permit removal of selected elements to provide relief to ulcerated or otherwise injured areas of the foot. An air bladder may underlie the inner sole, preferably with... | 07/19/1994 |
