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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8096304 | Head positioning aid A head-positioning aid for treating or preventing plagiocephaly and torticollis is formed of a soft, compliant beanie-style cap. A soft and pliable deflector is attached to the beanie cap and extends downward from near the apex to near the lower edge of the cap. The... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7984715 | Method and device for registration and immobilization Support devices and pods for the head and neck region of patients undergoing radiation therapy are provided herein. The pod generally includes a support shell shaped to generally conform to the shape of the head and neck region of the patient, a foam insert that con... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7827991 | Method and system for preventing head injury A method and system for preventing head injury by providing parallel alignment of a jaw are disclosed. A method of preventing a head injury comprises providing a dental appliance having a left body, a right body and a lingual bar engaging the left body and the right... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7461657 | Apparatus for the stabilization of head position An apparatus is provided to fix a thermoplastic mask to a patient. The apparatus includes a member having a teeth-receiving portion formed to be positioned adjacent to a cranio facial bone of the patient, a fixation member coupled to the member, the fixation member ... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7444687 | Hearing protective device that includes cellular earmuffs A hearing protective device that includes a headpiece, a first earmuff affixed to the headband, and a second earmuff affixed to the headband, each earmuff including an ear cup that includes a cellular material and that has a distal exterior surface that includes exp... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7404402 | Whiplash restrainer A whiplash restrainer for use by riders in vehicles, generally in conjunction with safety belts. A helmet-like device is secured, with reasonable freedom of motion of the rider's head, to a shock absorber by a joint device. The shock absorber is removeably secured t... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7371221 | Cervical brace and therapy device A cervical brace and therapy device for use to rehabilitate an injured neck of a person is described having a base support structure shaped to fit about the neck and rest on the shoulders of the person; a support ring assembly attachable to the base support structur... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7357135 | Protective hood with fan assembly The present system includes a protective hood with a vent opening and a transparent shield mounted to a front portion of the hood. In a basic configuration, a fan assembly is removably mounted to the hood and coupled to the vent opening to direct airflow within the ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7314047 | Hearing protection device An earplug is provided including an elongate stem component having a first end and an opposite second end, a first flange disposed on the stem proximate the first end, a second flange disposed on the stem adjacent the first flange, a third flange disposed on the ste... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311105 | Mask having a scenting means, and method for blocking out unpleasant odors A mask placeable over at least one respiratory organ of a user's face for blocking out unpleasant odors and for emitting a scent which is pleasant to the user. The mask has an air-permeable body with an inner surface shaped to fit over a respiratory organ of the use... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7311102 | Protective apparel Apparel suitable for providing protection against noxious agents, wherein the apparel comprises a laminate material that provides a substantially effective barrier against the noxious agents. It is preferred that the laminate material comprises two or more layers, a... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7296570 | Thermal retention patient hood A thermal retention hood for reducing heat loss from a patient's head during and following surgery includes an enclosure configured to cover the face and head of the patient, and configured to retain heat within the enclosure. The enclosure is at least partially tra... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7294845 | Radiation protection arrangement comprising a separable cover The invention related to a radiation protection arrangement for screening radiation emitted from a radiation source, especially an x-ray source. Said arrangement is provided with a screening element consisting of, or comprising, a radiation protection material, and ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7290545 | Face mask with anti-fog folding A face mask is provided that is configured to reduce or eliminate fogging that may occur on eye wear or an eyeshield worn by a user of the face mask. The face mask includes a body portion that has a layer with an inner surface configured for facing the face of the u... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7290548 | Reinforced thermoplastic patient restraints for radiation therapy A patient restraint member is provided for medical procedures, such as radiation therapy. The restraint member is formed from a sheet of thermoplastic material that can be softened upon heating so as to be formable into a shape corresponding to a patient's body part... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7272860 | Protective face shield adjustment system A system and apparatus for protecting the face of a user while allowing for adjustment of the size of the protected area are described. A protective face shield includes a substantially flat, at least partially transparent, waterproof sheet material of a shape confi... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7255108 | Apparatus for inhibiting or preventing the clenching action of the jaw An apparatus for inhibiting or preventing the clenching action of the human jaw. A lightweight clamping appliance to be worn outside the mouth to inhibit the bite due to the placement of pressure at both sides of the face, beneath the maxilla and above the mandible.... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7225806 | Portable oxygen regenerating escape hood A protective device to be emplaced over the head of a user comprises a sack-like member fabricated from a flexible film material and having an opening to enable a user to place the sack-like member over the user's head. The sack-like member has an interior containin... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7210482 | Face mask structure A face mask structure has an upper mask portion, a middle mask portion, and a lower mask portion, which are formed integrally. The upper mask portion has an upper metal stripe disposed at a proper position thereof. The lower mask portion has a lower metal stripe dis... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7171967 | Face mask and method of manufacturing the same A mask includes a filter layer and a support base supporting the filter layer. The filter layer has first and second complimentary portions that together form a rim, where the first portion is connected to the second portion at first and second seams. The first seam... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7153237 | Apparatus for enhancing exercises and methods of using same The present invention relates to an apparatus for enhancing isometric and/or isotonic exercises and methods of using same. In particular, the apparatus for enhancing isometric exercises includes a substantially rigid annular exercising assembly which is placed in a ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7153284 | Use of corrective infant helmet A method and apparatus for treating infant plagiocephaly whereby a helmet encircles the upper cranium of an infant and prevents the infant from resting its head on flattened or depressed regions of the skull. The helmet contemplates an adjustable first member which ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7137973 | Post tumescent liposuction absorption pad garments Garments that are an absorption pad holding system used during post tumescent liposuction drainage recovery. These garments with rows of inside pockets will secure retail maxi pads and/or medical pads in a, but not limited to, stretchable, breathable, leak proof and... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7137393 | Breathing normalizer apparatus A breathing normalizer for partial insertion within the user's mouth for normalizing breathing patters, prevention of snoring, teeth grinding, and light forms of sleep apnea is disclosed. The device includes an outer plate which is positioned external to the user's ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7128070 | Biological defense masks The invention relates to biological defense masks, and more particularly, biological defense masks designed for use by populations at risk of widespread biological attack via biological weapons of mass destruction. The present invention is also related to methods fo... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7120954 | Head immobilizer A base headboard for supporting the back of an injured person's head has an elongated slot with teeth racks disposed on either side of the injured person's head. The headboard also comprises straps for attaching to a spine board. Two side head blocks are removably a... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7117543 | Nose protection shield A nose protection shield designed to be custom fitted to the exterior shape of a nose which is constructed of a hydrophilic thermoplastic having a thickness of between one-half millimeter to one millimeter. The nose protection shield is constructed by making a cast ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7113144 | Orientation adjusting apparatus for a satellite antenna set with fine tuning units An orientation adjusting apparatus includes a support base plate set rotatable relative to a mast about a first vertical axis. An azimuth bracket is rotatable relative to the top plate of support base plate set about a second vertical axis. An elevation bracket is r... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7107993 | Earplug An earplug composed of an injected molded resilient polymeric material for insertion into an ear canal by a fingertip of a user, including an elongated member having a nose portion formed as a curved front end. An open cup shaped rearward extending flange located at... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7107628 | Safety filtration apparel Safety apparel and/or non-apparel items that filter from the air one or more airborne particles and/or undesired gasses to provide safety to a human and/or non-human from potentially unhealthy airborne particles. The apparel and/or non-apparel item at least partiall... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7103930 | Device for the calibration and standardization of hip rotation The present invention concerns a device for the calibration and standardization of the rotation and movement of a patient's hip. More particularly the present invention relates to a device for the calibration and standardization of the rotation and movement of the h... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7086646 | Kissing shield game and method of use thereof The present invention is directed to a kissing shield game and method teaching safe affection to at least one person playing the kissing shield game. The kissing shield game includes a plurality of removable pegs, a playing surface, a gaming member, a plurality of f... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7073507 | Sterile ocular cover and method A sterile ocular cover for an eye during surgery which includes a sheet member with a centrally located hole. The sheet member is made from a flexible material and it is designed to be placed over and in contact with the surface of the conjunctiva. The hole is sligh... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7073508 | Method and device for registration and immobilization Support devices and pods for the head and neck region of patients undergoing radiation therapy are provided herein. The pod generally includes a support shell shaped to generally conform to the shape of the head and neck region of the patient, a foam insert that con... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7055521 | Ventilated mask for outdoor use A ventilated mask for outdoor use is provided having a face mask to protect the wearer against insects and flying debris. The mask covers the user's nose, mouth and cheek area, and has a removable visor to provide protection for the eyes as well. The use of a snap i... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7036507 | Filter mask The invention provides a filter mask for filtering air inhaled and exhaled from the mouth and nostrils while providing a positive facial lock at all edges of the mask. The filter mask has upper and lower edges which are provided with malleable stiffeners for conform... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7028688 | Operationally adaptable chemical-biological mask A chemical-biological protective mask having a weight distribution that imparts a balanced center-of-gravity to the wearer of the mask, and is adaptable for different operational requirements by adjusting or altering the air flow through the mask. The protective mas... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7017211 | Head restraint for therapeutic bed A mechanism to support the head of a patient is provided for therapeutic beds, including prone positioning therapeutic beds. In one embodiment, a head restraint apparatus is provided comprising a casing having a closed bottom end, an open top end, and an open front ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7004167 | Facemask having an aromatic capsule A facemask having an aromatic capsule has a mask body having an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer, at least one press-to-crack aromatic capsule held fixed within the inner cover layer and the outer cover layer, and is provided with fragrance therein, and tw... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7004969 | Artificial skin and method for evaluating UV screening agent by use of the same Artificial skin having a thickness of 100 to 1,000 μm, and prepared from a polymer which, when formed into a thin film having a thickness of 100–1,000 μm, exhibits a percent transmission of light having a wavelength of 450–280 nm of at least 10%. In the artifi... | 02/28/2006 |
