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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120022422 | VENOUS CLOSURE CATHETER AND METHOD FOR SCLEROTHERAPY A venous closure catheter is disclosed for performing sclerotherapy which includes an elongated catheter body having opposed proximal and distal end portions, a fluid delivery lumen and a guidewire lumen. A plurality of discharge apertures are associated with the distal... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20110201985 | Veterinary Dressing Sock A veterinary dressing sock for positioning and holding a medical dressing on a wound site located on the foot of a pet providing both protection for the foot as well as breathability and moisture control at the wound site.... | 08/18/2011 |
| 20110054376 | METHOD AND COMPRESSION HOSE FOR RELIEVING HEEL PRESSURE A compression hose adapted to be worn to cover at least the calf and foot of a leg of an individual, and a method for medically treating the individual with the compression hose. The compression hose includes connected leg and foot portions formed of an elastic fabric m... | 03/03/2011 |
| 20110040227 | Wrap Apparatus and Method of Wrapping a Body Part with a Wrap Apparatus A wrap apparatus and method of wrapping a body part with a wrap apparatus includes an elongated elastic fabric material having a first end, a second end and a middle portion located between the first end and second end. A loop is integral with the first end of the elong... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110009793 | Garment with Adjustable Compression An adjustable compression garment comprises a first fabric portion that is moveable relative to a second fabric portion. At least the first fabric portion is comprised of a stretchable material that provides a degree of compression to a human body. A fastening arrangeme... | 01/13/2011 |
| 20110004140 | Equine wrap An improved equine wrap comprises a bandage/wrap material, a clue-mark, and an improved fastener. The bandage/wrap material can be any suitable material used, or yet to be used, in the art. Examples include neoprene, elastic bandages known as “Ace bandages,” etc. Th... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20100312160 | CUSTOMIZABLE THERAPEUTIC COMPRESSION GARMENT AND METHOD Provided is a therapeutic compression apparatus that includes a compression material. In one example, the apparatus includes a large surface area of a single sheet of compression material. The apparatus may include indicia that allow it to be trimmed to fit a patient.... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100299799 | CLOTHING ITEM WITH HETEROGENEOUS CONTENTION EFFECT FOR PRACTISING A SPORT A garment with localized compression effect for performing a sport, the garment being obtained by assembling first pieces of basic elasticity and second pieces that present a compression effect. The garment includes a plurality of types of second piece suitable for prod... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100168636 | COMPRESSION DEVICE The invention relates to a compression device and particularly a compression device provided with fastening means to provide an adjustability of the circumference enabling controllable compression of the device. In particular, present invention relates to a compression ... | 07/01/2010 |
| 20100137776 | Compression or support stocking The invention relates to a compression or support stocking to encase a human leg, comprising a first understocking and a first overstocking, each with a leg section and a foot section, which can be worn over each other, wherein the understocking has a continuous pressur... | 06/03/2010 |
| 20100130903 | Compression Garments A compression garment includes a plurality of fabric segments having differing elastic properties arranged to provide the garment with regions of differential compression. The fabric segments define an inner surface of the garment. the inner surface includes at least on... | 05/27/2010 |
| 20100049112 | CUTANEOUS PROPRIORECEPTIVE ACTIVATION GARMENT SYSTEM An appliance for application to the human body for injury prevention, rehabilitation, support, to enhance strength, and to improve posture. The claimed invention may provide an applicator of a relatively elastic material having a first portion for attachment to a first ... | 02/25/2010 |
| 20100049111 | Device to Alleviate the Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome, Restless Arms Syndrome, and Foot and Leg Cramps A flexible foot relief pad that is wrapped about and secured to the individual's foot in order to relieve the symptoms of restless leg syndrome, restless arms, and foot and leg cramps includes a pliable cloth, wrap having a foot engaging portion joined to a securing por... | 02/25/2010 |
| 20100042031 | DEVICE FOR GRIPPING THE FOREARM OF A USER SUFFERING FROM MUSCULAR PROBLEMS IN THE ELBOW A device is provided for gripping the forearm of a user suffering from muscular problems in the elbow. The device defines a rigid but elastically deformable U-shaped body, and has a bottom. The device includes a first limb and a second limb, and two supporting elements ... | 02/18/2010 |
| 20090182257 | Elastic Bandage for Horses' Legs and Method of Making Same An elastic bandage for horses' legs particularly suitable for protecting horses' legs without limiting their movement and without preventing transpiration. The application of the bandage does not cause rubbing or abrasion of the horses' legs.... | 07/16/2009 |
| 20090077707 | Shin Guard The invention relates to a shin guard, in particular for footballers, having a stiff shield element (3) arranged in front of the shin, and having means of fastening the shield element (3) on the lower leg (1). According to the invention, the fasteni... | 03/26/2009 |
| 20080269659 | Hemostatic Bandage Some embodiments of the invention provide an apparatus for achieving hemostasis in a puncture tract in a patient (e.g., a human or animal). Such a tract might have been created during a medical procedure or operation. Alternatively, the tract might be a result of a trau... | 10/30/2008 |
| 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 |
| 20080228122 | Device for Protecting Wounds on Limbs A device which comprises an enclosure of a plastics material, having an opening at an end thereof with fastening means to enable the opening to be closed around a limb or stump with an affected part contained within the enclosure, and including a fluid-absorbent materia... | 09/18/2008 |
| 20080171959 | Compression Article, Particularly A Compression Stocking With A Surface Pattern The invention relates to a compression article, particularly a compression stocking or compression tights, made of an elastic knitted fabric (1) with a base knitted fabric (2), which is made from a knitting thread (S) and inside of which compression-impart... | 07/17/2008 |
| 20080045875 | Protective covering for construction stilts A protective covering for a plastering or other construction stilt is disclosed. The protective covering is formed as a cylindrical bag which attaches to the foot of the stilt at the bottom and to the calf of the wearer at the top. The protective covering prevents plast... | 02/21/2008 |
| 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 |
| 20080033335 | Methods and means for lifting jumper A leg sleeve with means for gripping used to aid in lifting a jumping player, especially for lineouts in Rugby Union. The simple, reuseable, easy to use leg sleeve provides a level of effectiveness, comfort, convenience, and safety not provided by conventional methods. ... | 02/07/2008 |
| 20080004560 | Flexible Bag Wrap Adapted For Use In An Incontinence Management System A flexible bag wrap is adapted for use in an incontinence management system. The bag wrap includes a flexible base adapted for wrapping around a body part of a user. The base includes a three-dimensional fabric spacer. The fabric spacer has an inside facing for residing... | 01/03/2008 |
| 20070282240 | Glide sleeve brace A patellofemoral brace consisting of a sleeve adapted to be worn by a user in the knee area and having a patella interior opening is provided with a glide which is adjustably carried by the sleeve and which includes a patella engaging brace pad which may be silicon fill... | 12/06/2007 |
| 20070282234 | TEMPORARY EQUINE COMBINATION WOUND PRESSURE PAD AND BANDAGE This invention applies direct pressure in such a way as to be effective on a furry and hairy wound, and enable continued mobility by a mammal, especially a horse. The invention also proposes a means of providing a tougher protection for the wound while simultaneously dr... | 12/06/2007 |
| 20070276310 | Therapeutic sleeve for applying compression to a body part A therapeutic sleeve for applying pressure to a body part, having: a tubular semi-elastic body; at least one seam extending along the tubular semi-elastic body, the at least one seam defining a region of narrowed thickness of the tubular semi-elastic body; and an access... | 11/29/2007 |
| 20070219478 | Device and method for externally rotating the femur An elongate flexible strap is adapted to be wrapped about a wearer's leg and pelvic region. The strap applies a torque to the leg, rotating the leg into a desired degree of external rotation. In a leg having an improperly aligned patella, it is believed that the externa... | 09/20/2007 |
| 20070149912 | Apparatus and methods for preventing and/or healing pressure ulcers Protective devices, to protect a body part having a bony portion with a soft tissue layer between the bony portion and an outer skin layer, have an inner surface which conforms to the body part to be protected and are applied to the body part to reduce pressure exhibite... | 06/28/2007 |
| 20070135749 | Response of lower-leg extremities Therapeutic-sock, method of fabricating, and method of use to relieve difficulties in walking about and discomfort in the lower leg extremities, following time-periods of immobility. Such therapeutic-sock is fabricated from a combination of thick and thin elasticized fa... | 06/14/2007 |
| 20070060857 | Knee brace A tube-shaped knee brace having a first opening designed to be positioned above the wearer's knee joint, a second opening designed to be positioned below the wearer's knee joint, and a center opening disposed between the first and second openings, the center opening for... | 03/15/2007 |
| 20070021706 | Orthopedic devices with compressive elastomer formed directly onto a base material Orthopedic support devices are provided that include a first layer of elastomeric material is attached directly atop or around a layer of a spacer material, wherein the first layer provides support and/or compression, and the second layer provides breathability and wick... | 01/25/2007 |
| 20060247566 | Compressive orthosis for the lower limb in the form of a knitted article of the stocking, sock, or tights type The orthosis comprises a leg portion and a foot portion. The leg portion which extends upwards from the ankle serves to apply therapeutic compression to the leg once the orthosis has been put on. The foot portion which extends from the malleolar region to the toes and c... | 11/02/2006 |
| 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 |
| 20060150983 | Pressure ulcer prosthesis and method for treating and/or preventing pressure ulcers A pressure ulcer prosthesis (10) having an elongated body (11) to support a patient's limb. The body (11) has a longitudinally extending support surface (13) that is arcuate and concave in transverse cross section. A distal end (12) ha... | 07/13/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
