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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110015557 | Systems And Methods For Protecting Incisions The present invention provides systems and methods for protecting wounds, such as surgical incisions. In one embodiment, a dressing for protecting a wound includes: a support cushion configured to surround the wound, the support cushion having sidewalls defining a major... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110009792 | Wound dressing and preservation of exit site of an orthopedic pin or tube extruding from the skin Two “U-Shaped” or “V-Shaped” or slit plasters/adhesive tape to be placed opposite one another over a pad placed around the extruding object from the skin to completely surround the extruding object and adhere the pad securely at the exit site. | 01/13/2011 |
| 20100198128 | FLEXIBLE STRUCTURAL APPARATUS, SPRING, WOUND COVERING, AND METHODS A flexible structural apparatus which may be used as a wound covering which extends above the wound such that the wound covering does not contact the wound and also protects the wound from contact. The apparatus provides a high degree of flexibility while retaining stru... | 08/05/2010 |
| 20100016775 | Head trauma bandage and method An emergency head trauma bandage and method of use, which, when applied, applies minimal pressure to stop bleeding, doesn't compromise cervical spine immobilization, allows for fast and effective application of ice/cold packs to control intracranial/internal swelling, d... | 01/21/2010 |
| 20090260639 | Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Sores Using Inflatable Devices An inflatable device to be positioned between a body portion and an underlying surface includes one or more inflatable cells. In some embodiments, the inflatable device also includes a dressing, attached to the one or more inflatable cells, to be secured to a patient's ... | 10/22/2009 |
| 20090216170 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEALING A WOUND AT A TISSUE SITE Provided herein is a system and method for facilitating removal of a drape from a tissue site. One aspect provides a system comprising a drape, and adhesive layer, and a release agent, where the system is adapted to be coupled to a tissue site and released therefrom upo... | 08/27/2009 |
| 20090192432 | ABDOMINAL BINDER WITH IMPROVED DRAINAGE BULB HOLDING SYSTEM An improved abdominal binder is provided. The abdominal binder can include at least one external securing mechanism for holding a drainage bulb. In one embodiment, the securing mechanism can include one or more strips of hook or loop type material. In another embodiment... | 07/30/2009 |
| 20090177137 | WATER RESISTANT UNDERCAST LINER An undercast liner for being applied to an anatomical shape of a patient and overlaid with a cast material. An elongate fabric has two opposing faces and an intermediate spacer area that both separates and interconnects the opposed faces. The liner is constructed at lea... | 07/09/2009 |
| 20090112144 | Open Mesh Crochet Device In at least one embodiment, the invention is directed to a method of improving the flow of lymphatic fluid. In one embodiment, the flow of lymphatic fluid is improved by softening fibrotic or scar tissue. The method of improving the flow of lymphatic fluid comprises pla... | 04/30/2009 |
| 20090112134 | DEVICES AND METHOD FOR APPLYING VIBRATIONS TO JOINTS Devices and method for introducing vibrations to a joint or joint area of a user of the device, the device comprising flexible or rigid portions or members connected there between and having a shape substantially fitting the area adjacent a joint, flexible members for a... | 04/30/2009 |
| 20080319365 | Adhesive Posture Supports A self adhesive support which conforms to the human back and spans a number of joints thereby maintaining body posture in the range of the neutral spine whether the wearer is sitting, standing or lying and which is made from a material which is flexible enough to adapt ... | 12/25/2008 |
| 20080255494 | Sleeves for Accommodating a Circulation Enhancement Device A sleeve for use with a circulation enhancement device, including a first layer that is adapted to substantially encircle a user's limb, a second layer that is adapted to interface the circulation enhancement device, a connection between the first layer and the second l... | 10/16/2008 |
| 20080139982 | Joint Protector, Blank For a Joint Protector and Method For Manufacturing a Joint Protector A joint protector (1) of a sheet-shaped flexible material, including an essentially tubular body, which is provided with a curved configuration for adaptation to a joint, and which is sewn together with at least one seam (3), between a first edge of a firs... | 06/12/2008 |
| 20080120756 | Protective Article A protective article comprising: a leg protective segment extending at least over a portion of the shin of the wearer; a midfoot protective segment extending over at least a portion of the dorsal side of the wearer's midfoot, wherein the midfoot protective segment is at... | 05/29/2008 |
| 20080082035 | WATER RESISTANT UNDERCAST LINER The present invention provides an undercast liner for being applied to an anatomical shape of a patient and overlaid with a cast material. The undercast liner includes an elongate fabric having two opposing faces and an intermediate spacer area that both separates and i... | 04/03/2008 |
| 20080039765 | COLLAR CLAMP APPARATUS An apparatus for disposition on appendage, such as an arm or leg, is capable of encircling and applying opposing forces selectively thereto. A C-shaped component receives one side of the appendage, a second C-shaped component receives the other side of the appendage, an... | 02/14/2008 |
| 20080039764 | COLLAR SUPPORT An apparatus for disposition on appendage, such as an arm or leg, is capable of encircling and applying opposing forces selectively thereto. A C-shaped component receives one side of the appendage, a second C-shaped component receives the other side of the appendage, an... | 02/14/2008 |
| 20080021359 | ROLL-UP WOUND PROTECTOR WITH ASYMMETIC RING A roll-up wound protector has a distal ring, a proximal ring, and a flexible sleeve extending between the proximal and distal rings. The proximal ring is rollable to gather the flexible sleeve around the proximal ring and shorten the length of the flexible sleeve. The c... | 01/24/2008 |
| 20080021360 | ROLL-UP WOUND PROTECTOR A roll-up wound protector has a distal ring, a proximal ring, and a flexible sleeve extending between the proximal and distal rings. The proximal ring may have varying geometries and is rollable to gather the flexible sleeve around the proximal ring and shorten the leng... | 01/24/2008 |
| 20070260167 | Wound protector This invention relates to a protective spacer for protecting a wound, such a lumber spinal fusion incision, from detrimental contact or rubbing with foreign objects such as a cast surrounding or at the wound. ... | 11/08/2007 |
| 20070088241 | Hand access laparoscopic device The invention relates to a hand access laparoscopy device having a gelcap, a retainer, a sleeve and a retention ring The gelcap includes gel that is bonded to a cap. The cap includes an inner cylindrical wall to which the gel in bonded, thereby providing a sealing area ... | 04/19/2007 |
| 20070083140 | Bandage insert/inset composite An elastic bandage for holding orthopedic or orthotic elements adjacent an injured or injury-prone limb has an elastic sleeve or tube that fits over the limb. The sleeve or tube has at least one holding element, which is preferably a hook and loop fastener, at a defined... | 04/12/2007 |
| 20060189913 | Therapeutic dressing The present invention generally provides a compression dressing and a method for using same to treat an externally treatable condition. The compression dressing includes a plurality of longitudinal yarns arranged to form a fabric having a length and generally parallel t... | 08/24/2006 |
| 20060167395 | SHOULDER BRACE WITH BODY TO ARM ATTACHMENT STRAPS A shoulder complex and upper arm injury reduction system having a torso fitting part, an upper arm wrap part, and at least one movement control strap constructed of non-stretchable material. The movement control straps are strategically anchored on the system to control... | 07/27/2006 |
| 20060161090 | Heel support apparatus and method of using In accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention, a heel support apparatus includes a substantially flexible body member, a first fastening member, and a second fastening member. The body member has symmetry across a central first axis and includes bo... | 07/20/2006 |
| 20060129081 | Gel wrap providing musculo-skeletal support Methods of use of a multi-layer wrap, for providing more comfortable gel treatment to skin and pressure therapy for underlying skin, the wrap allowing for migration of moisture away from the skin while providing compressive musculo-skeletal support to the treatment site... | 06/15/2006 |
| 20060122550 | Tennis elbow support comprising tendon pad A tennis elbow support comprising a main body having an opening and a tendon pad having a pad base and a raised portion that projects from the pad base. The tendon pad is inserted into the opening so that the raised portion projects outwardly from a bottom surface of th... | 06/08/2006 |
| 20060122549 | Tennis elbow support comprising tendon pad A tennis elbow support comprising a main body having an opening and a tendon pad having a pad base and a raised portion that projects from the pad base. The tendon pad is inserted into the opening so that the raised portion projects outwardly from a bottom surface of th... | 06/08/2006 |
| 20060100563 | Body joint liner A body joint liner (1) comprises an inner face (3) and an outer face, the inner face has a channel (2) therein open (6) at one end and closed (5) at the other end, being of substantially constant width and depth. The inner face is shap... | 05/11/2006 |
| 20060094999 | Apparatus for and method of diagnosing and treating patello-femoral misalignment An apparatus for, and method of, diagnosing and treating patello-femoral misalignment, which includes an inward tracking member that operatively fits over, and provides direct inward pressure against, a patella; wherein the inward tracking member provides a compressive ... | 05/04/2006 |
| 20060084904 | Cover for protecting intravenous entry site A cover for preventing wetness or contamination of an intravenous site is disclosed. The cover is manufactured in a variety of sizes and can fit on any extremity of the human body. ... | 04/20/2006 |
| 20060079825 | Overlay garment for improving muscle tone A sensory pelvic garment for pediatric patients with various pressure panels to assist with inhibition or facilitation for hypotonic or hypertonic muscle tone. The garment is used to treat pediatric patients with neurological muscular impairments by providing pressure t... | 04/13/2006 |
| 20060079824 | Electro active elastic compression bandage This invention relates to an elastic bandage for supporting a body extremity such as a leg. Such bandages are used to overcome problems with fluid retention and swelling in the legs, occurring as a consequence of varicose veins, vascular incompetence, pregnancy, etc. It... | 04/13/2006 |
| 20060074365 | Apparatus and method for use of a hip brace A support apparatus comprising a waist band, a thigh band, a lateral vertical strap attached to said waist band and two extensions attached to said thigh band, and a medial vertical strap attached to said waist band then wrapping medially down around the thigh and attac... | 04/06/2006 |
| 20060069337 | Patella strap and method of alleviating anterior knee pain A patella strap that relieves anterior knee pain is provided. The strap includes a belt portion, and a compression member portion. The compression member includes a buttress. ... | 03/30/2006 |
| 20060064050 | Wristlet cover for a CTS brace A wristlet cover device (10) for disguising the presence of a CTS brace (100) on a person's hand and wrist wherein, the cover device (10) includes a hollow sleeve member (20) made from a fabric material (21) having a decorative pattern... | 03/23/2006 |
| 20060058722 | Device for heel shock absorption, swelling, and pain treatment An orthotic device for absorption of heel shock, treating edema and swelling and for lessening pain. It is comprised of an elastic sleeve adapted to fit over the foot and heel of a person. The sleeve includes a shock absorbing heel pad inside of the sleeve in a position... | 03/16/2006 |
| 20060052735 | Strap for treating medical ailments A therapeutic pressure strap having an elongated flexible band. The band includes a first end and a second end, an interior surface, and an exterior surface. The interior surface of the band is adapted for contacting a human limb having a tendon. The stage may include a... | 03/09/2006 |
| 20060041214 | Elastic knee-joint bandage Knee-joint bandage of elastic textile material, said knee-joint bandage being provided with a specially shaped insert surrounding the kneecap in a cutout, said specially shaped insert being covered by an overlay of identical or similar textile material attached to said ... | 02/23/2006 |
| 20060041213 | Padded bandage for joints Bandage for joints, said bandage being of elastic textile material and being provided with a pad, said pad being covered by an overlay of identical or similar textile material and being attached to the textile material of the bandage by means of edges protruding from th... | 02/23/2006 |
