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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7356849 | No-slip elbow pad A no-slip elbow pad (10) for securely fastening to a user's arm and adequately protecting the user's arm. The no-slip elbow pad (10) includes a padding element (12) having an inner lining (14) and an outer lining (16). The padding ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7329448 | Adhesive pads for footwear An adhesive pad kit for footwear has at least two pairs of thin adhesive backed pads in which the pads in one pair have one predetermined shape wherein the length is at least twice as long as the width, and the pads in the second pair have a different predetermined ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7299506 | Bedsore prevention kit A bedsore prevention kit includes a finger grip that includes a tubular member having a first end and a second end. A strap is attached to and extends between the first and second ends. The strap is extendable over a plurality of fingers and the tubular member is po... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7182088 | Arm immobilizer An arm immobilizer comprises a closeable sleeve of a compressible material which can be placed around the patient's arm above and below the elbow joint with an opening on the inside of the arm positioned to give access to an intravenous site. One or more stays runni... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7115106 | Bandage for the ankle joint Bandage for an ankle joint comprising an elongated tape, wherein the elongated tape runs around a heel, across a lateral side of the ankle joint, across an instep in a medial plantar direction and across a sole of a foot in a lateral plantar direction. First and a s... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7056299 | 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 posi... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7049478 | Tri-lobe planar heel wound dressing A planar wound dressing for the heel of the foot, having an adhesive layer with a backing layer, and three slits which can be reversibly closed and joined to form a non-planar wound dressing that conforms to and adheres to the heel of the foot. The wound dressing is... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7048761 | Breast augmentation apparatus and method of use A narrow linear near vertical fold is formed in the lower portion of a female breast and its lips are held in abutment adhesively. A curved contact member configured for abutting the lower portion of a female breast is positionable below a nipple of the breast along... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7008391 | Tool for corrective treatment of ingrown toenail A tool for treatment of an ingrown toenail includes a tubular member having a length of about 1–2 cm and being tapered such that a diameter at a root is about 2 mm and a diameter at a tip is about 2 mm. Holes are distributed over the tubular member. The tubular me... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6966088 | Cushion to support patient with bed sores A cushion to support patient with bed sores has a top sidewall, a bottom sidewall, an outer lateral sidewall and an inner lateral sidewall defining an aperture therewithin. An outer lateral sidewall periphery of the outer lateral sidewall is greater than an inner la... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6954953 | Novelty cushion A novelty cushion is disclosed including a plurality of grooves on a first side, a plurality of grooves on a second side, the second side opposite the first side, and wherein the at least two grooves of the plurality of grooves on the first side are substantially pe... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6920881 | Wound covering pressure relief pads A pressure relief pad for use by persons suffering from or subject to the formation of decubitus ulcers or bedsores is described. The pressure relief pad is made from viscoelastic foam layers which provide for the redistribution of pressure around an affected or wou... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6913586 | Method and apparatus for determining a dorsiflexion angle Apparatus for determining a dorsiflexion angle of a surgical patient's foot relative to the corresponding leg during tendon surgery. The apparatus includes a leg member having a first support adapted for engaging at least one of a lateral malleolus and a medial mall... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6863072 | System and method for attaching soft tissue to bone A system and method for attaching soft tissue to bone. The invention comprises the provision and use of a novel two-part anchor for attaching soft tissue and the like to bone. In one form of the invention, the two-part anchor generally comprises a stake and a cap. T... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6514253 | Apparatus for locating interlocking intramedullary nails An apparatus for locating interlocking intramedullary nails comprises a slide device which is disposed at the near end of the nails and is capable of adjustment in various directions. The slide device is provided with a locking structure, a locating rod, ... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6360748 | Apparatus and method for safely maintaining an extended restraining hold on a person An apparatus and method for assisting a first person in maintaining a safe restraining hold on a second person for extended period of time without danger of positional asphyxiation is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first resilient pad with a receivi... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6334443 | Hip protector A device for protecting a user against lesions, mainly bone lesions and especially fracture of the neck of the femur. The device includes a shell, a fastening structure and an adhesive part. The shell has a concave and a convex side. The adhesive part inc... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6308713 | Heel protection device A heel protection device for protecting a portion of the heel of a user's foot from developing sores from prolonged contact with bedding during a period of bedrest. The heel protection device includes a cap member for receiving the heel portion of the use... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6240924 | Endoscopic linton procedure using balloon dissectors and retractors A method of exposing, ligating, and dividing perforating veins endoscopically using balloon dissectors to gain access to the perforating veins thereby avoiding large incisions required in the Linton procedure and similar open surgical procedures.... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6216268 | Elbow protection device and method for applying same An elbow protection device for an elbow of a bed patient includes a body having a base, first and second elevation pads connected to the base, respectively, and a strap connected to the device and configured to secure the body to the elbow. A covering is ... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6196986 | Foot protector for sand soccer A foot protector including a generally tubular foot portion for surrounding a portion of a wearer's foot. The foot portion has a front opening for receiving the wearer's toes. An ankle strap is coupled to the foot portion and the ankle strap and foot port... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6110135 | Elbow brace with movable support A laminated elbow brace made of a unique blend of material combining Airpreene™ material with Coolmax™ material as a liner having a movable support. Airpreene™ material affords the properties of heat retention, compression and breathability, while C... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6032286 | Inner ankle protector device An inner ankle protector device 10 including a protector member 20 having an outer shell element 21 and an inner padded liner element 25 dimensioned to receive the user's inner ankle bone on one foot, a strap unit 12 including main 30 and auxiliary 33 str... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5944683 | Protection and treatment device for ankle, heel and elbow prominences A protection and treatment device for ankle, heel and elbow prominences of bed ridden patients in the form of a topically applied pressure resilient cushion adapted to be positioned on the skin adjacent the bony prominence in which a pad having a relative... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5882324 | Protection and treatment device for ankle, heel and elbow prominences A protection and treatment device for ankle, heel and elbow prominences of bed ridden patients in the form of a topically applied pressure resilient cushion adapted to be positioned on the skin adjacent the bony prominence in which a pad having a relative... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5850837 | Device for correcting an ingrown nail A device which is installed onto an ingrown nail of a human toe to correct the ingrown nail, includes a support member affixed to the ingrown nail, and a correcting member supported by the support member and effecting force on the ingrown nail toward the ... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5613503 | Device and method for treating ingrowing toe nails A device for reducing the curvature of a toe nail so as to deter ingrowing of the toe nail comprises an upper member and a lower member interconnected by an interconnecting portion interconnecting the members only at the center. The upper member includes ... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5571077 | Self-supporting foot orthosis with pivotally mounted cover An ankle/foot orthosis is provided including a generally "L" shaped frame secured to a person's ankle region with Velcro.RTM. straps or tape. The frame includes an aperture located over the person's heel such that this ulcer prominent area is unobstructed... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5539020 | Method and device for cushioning limbs A soft, tacky polysiloxane elastomer characterized as having: a tackiness of 10-450 grams as determined by a polyken probe tack tester or 0-10 cm (0-4 inches) as determined by a rolling ball tack tester and a tensile strength of 0.14-5.52 mega Pascals (20... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5465736 | Method and means for preventing skin abrasions for patients having legs substantially locked in juxtaposition A method of preventing skin abrasions and the like in patients whose legs are substantially locked together in juxtaposition. The method comprises the taking of an elongated flexible planar pad with a length extending from above the patient's knees to the... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5405312 | Custom fit body guards A custom fit body part guard or shield is disclosed which includes a thin shell formed from an ionomer resin which has a softening temperature within the range of 60°-80° C. The shell material of approximately 1-6 millimeters thickness is partially mold... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5367789 | Protective medical boot and orthotic splint A soft medical boot having an articulated splint bar for adjusting the angle of the foot of a patient disposed in a supine position.... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5275179 | Method for preventing skin abrasions for patients having legs substantially locked in juxtaposition A flexible planar pad having a top, bottom, side edges, and opposite leg engaging surfaces. The leg engaging surfaces comprises a soft resilient material so that the skin and flesh of the inner portion of a patient's legs will be protected from abrasive a... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5226245 | Protective boot structure A protective boot for patients with arterial disease. The boot includes a separate fluid-containing cushion which can be attached in a variety of positions on or in the boot to provide support for the patient's foot and leg when bed-ridden.... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5188124 | Low friction film dressing A medical dressing comprising an embossed, thin polymeric film coated on one side with a medical grade, pressure-sensitive adhesive. The embossed film has a low coefficient of friction, preferably less than about 0.6, on the outer adhesive free surface wh... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5154695 | Foot splint This invention pertains to a plastic foot splint having a horizontal foot portion, a contoured upstanding leg portion and a heel portion connecting the foot and leg portions. The heel portion has a rearward side portion with an aperture therein to permit ... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5123113 | Body portion protecting means A selective body portion protecting means for use on an elbow, knee, leg, calf, or the like, to prevent friction on a wound, burn, bed sore, or the like. The protector includes a first non-woven fabric which contacts the body portion, and a second frictio... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5092347 | Personalized sock kit for relieving foot and ankle pain A personalized sock self made by a patient for relief of foot discomfort and which includes a plurality of corrective components each having a shape formed for a specific correction, a sock which has a surface that contains a plurality of shapes each disp... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5086771 | Configured pad for therapeutic cooling effect A configured pad for use on a body part of a patient to provide cooling is dimensioned to conform to multi-shapes for enhanced versatility in use. The configured pad is a substantially flattened member having a main section with generally oblong-shaped br... | 02/11/1992 |
| 5048542 | Sleep aid pads A combination pad and strap assembly that is secured to a part of the body such as an arm, leg, or torso of a convalescing individual to prevent sleep disturbance includes a covered foam block having a first patch of fastener material on its rear side, an... | 09/17/1991 |
