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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8162862 | Dressing material The invention relates to a dressing material comprising a thermoplastic, the thermoplastic being applied to a first textile web and the thermoplastic containing a first microencapsulated dye. Furthermore, the invention comprises a production method and a bandage, an... | 04/24/2012 |
| 7320671 | Modular cervical support and redefinition structure A cervical support and redefinition structure which includes (a) an elongate collar that is removeably wrapable about a user's neck, with this collar having a central cervical region which is employable adjacent the cervix during use of the support structure to rede... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7249385 | Finger/toe tip protective apparatus A finger/toe tip protective apparatus including a semispherically shaped flexible member of perforated material with inner and outer surfaces, and a circumferential edge. The flexible member has at least one elongated tab extending tangentially and radially about th... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7234181 | Incline sleeper for an infant An incline sleeper for an infant has a base and a resilient insert adapted to fit in the base within a peripheral lip. The resilient insert and the base cooperate to support a top surface of the resilient insert at an angle with respect to a lower surface of the bas... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7211060 | Ultrasound bandages Ultrasound bandages (10) and ultrasound transducer array bandages are provided herein to accelerate the healing of wounds by positioning the ultrasound bandages (10) and ultrasound transducer array bandages adjacent to a wound and generating ultrasonic... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7166063 | Brace compliance monitor A brace compliance monitor is disclosed that includes a compliance sensor, a signal processor, and a display. Compliance data is displayed on the display to provide the patient or subject with immediate compliance information on whether they have been wearing the br... | 01/23/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7097612 | Tissue positioner Apparatus and methods for stabilizing and/or positioning tissues or organs during surgical procedures. One feature of the positioners of the invention includes the use of one or more suction elements used to grip the organ or tissue. The main body of the suction ele... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7003831 | Secured position pillow A pillow is disclosed for securely maintaining a user at a predetermined angle from a flat surface. The pillow includes an angled member having a triangular shape. The pillow further includes a securing member and means for connecting the securing member to the angl... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6968586 | Elevation apparatus for an infant An apparatus for elevating a portion of the torso of an infant. The apparatus includes a main structure having a first planar surface and a second adjacent planar surface. The first planar surface is oriented at an angle of at least ten degrees from horizontal. The ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6931683 | Advanced infant reflux wedge for infant A reflux wedge for supporting an infant suffering from acid reflux is disclosed. The reflux wedge includes a wedge-shaped main body having a top side and a bottom side. In addition the reflux wedge includes a torso support section providing a substantially flat incl... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6922861 | Child lounge Disclosed is a device for holding and supporting an infant, which consists of a base including a proximal extremity, an opposing distal extremity, and an edge therebetween. The base has an inclined surface extends from the proximal extremity to the edge, and a gener... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6921410 | Injection molded vaso-occlusive elements Compositions comprising injection-molded vaso-occlusive elements are described. Thus, one or more injection-molded elements are formed into a desired three-dimensional configuration. Each injection-molded element of the device may have a different shape, for example... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6869410 | Compression garment fitting device A device for facilitating the fitting of compression bandages consisting of an essentially tubular arrangement of metal rods mounted to a ring base over which a compression bandage is stretched to allow a user to push an arm into the bandage for complete and efficie... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6743188 | Cushion with soft elastic material A cushion having at least one soft elastic region for use with orthopedic devices. The soft elastic region is detachably arranged on the cushion so that the cushion or the soft elastic region can be replaced when it is worn out while still using the other part. ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6595938 | Article having soft and hard regions The present invention provides an orthopedic casting article and a protective pad article having soft edges. In one embodiment, the article comprises a flexible sheet material impregnated or coated with two different resins. In an alternative embodiment, ... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6595935 | Cervical support structure A cervical support structure which includes an elongate collar that is removably wrappable about a user's neck, a size-adjustable, pillow-receiving sling structure effectively joined to the outside surface of the collar, and pillow structure which can be ... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6582382 | Orthopedic supports Orthopedic supports comprising foam material, such as neoprene, and textile spacers wherein the textile spacer is interspaced between pieces of foam material, and the textile spacer and foam material are secured together. The orthopedic supports can be co... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6550481 | Method for producing an orthopedic cushion having a soft elastic region A method of producing cushions having soft elastic inserts for use with orthopedic devices, comprising placing a cushion on a supporting surface and pouring a free-flowing material into the cushion to form the insert. The free-flowing material is then sol... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6544204 | Synthetic rigid bandage A synthetic rigid bandage especially for splinting and/or supporting a diseased or injured limb of the human or animal apparatus of locomotion, comprising a curable core which is formed by one or more synthetic resin-impregnated layers of longitudinal str... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6485448 | Knee strap A knee strap comprised of an elongated flexible member having a tubular member secured to one surface thereof in a cloth pouch, a buckle on one end of the strap which cooperates with the other end of the strap to secure the strap around a human leg, the t... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6478760 | Custom molded tennis elbow pad assembly A tennis elbow pad assembly product for relieving the symptoms of lateral epicondylitis is disclosed. The tennis elbow pad assembly product includes an outer pouch formed of a moisture-impervious material. A pad is positioned in the pouch in substantially... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6327493 | Light scanning devices of a water-tight structure to be inserted into a body cavity to obtain optical information on inside of a biological tissue A light scanning device has a tip structure which includes a light scanning part connected to a light source, and which is insertable into a body cavity and is formed so as to be water-tight. A controlling part controls the light scan through the tip stru... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6309367 | Aneurysm shield The present invention includes a device for covering an aneurysm. The device includes an elastic main body that has a symmetry effective for covering an aneurysm and one or more anchor rings for anchoring the main body about the aneurysm.... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6077240 | Water soluble films used in synthetic casting tapes The present invention provides novel casting tapes incorporating water soluble liners. The liners of the present invention may be used for a number of purposes including: use as an interlayer film liner in a casting tape article to prevent undesirable res... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6074354 | Orthopedic casting article comprising an apertured, extruded sheet The present invention provides an orthopedic casting article comprising an apertured, extruded sheet. The present invention also provides a method of enclosing a body member, comprising the steps of: heating an apertured, extruded sheet comprising a low t... | 06/13/2000 |
| 5989269 | Method, instruments and kit for autologous transplantation Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5984884 | Casting tape article and method for molding casts The present invention provides a lubricant-impregnated porous substrate. The lubricant-impregnated porous substrate may be used to deliver lubricant as needed to gloves or other surface contacting a tacky resin material during molding or forming of the ta... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5901379 | Health bands Disclosed is a health band contributing to promotion or maintenance of health without causing metal contact allergy, consisting of a soft and flexible band body having at least a three-layer structure consisting of a front surface layer, an intermediate l... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5807292 | Orthopedic casting article having soft and hard regions The present invention provides an orthopedic casting article having soft edges. In one embodiment, the article comprises a flexible sheet material impregnated or coated with two different resins. In an alternative embodiment, the article comprises an extr... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5800368 | Sleeping device for infants having trachea malacia and/or gastro-intestinal reflux A sleeping device for infants having trachea malacia and/or gastro-intestinal reflux including a foam wedge having a cutout formed therein. A plastic casing is dimensioned for securement over the foam wedge. A fabric cover is dimensioned for removable cou... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5759190 | Method and kit for autologous transplantation Methods for effective chondrocyte and/or cartilage transplantation to articulating joint surfaces are taught, and a kit providing materials for the practice of the method is described.... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5744528 | Alkoxysilane terminated resin and methods of making and using same The present invention provides a method of preparing an orthopedic cast comprising the step of coating a porous flexible substrate with a water-curable resin composition composed of a water-reactive alkoxysilane terminated resin having at least one hydrol... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5738639 | Treated core for facilitating orthopedic casting A system for improving the handling of a resin coated substrate for molding and smoothing into an orthopedic cast includes a core which is coated with a substance which is substantially inert to the resinous prepolymer in a sealed storage pouch. Water, us... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5713838 | Curing of orthopedic casting material and device and method for using same The disclosure relates to a water-curable orthopedic bandage on a support spool which bandage can be immediately applied to an affected limb. Supplied in addition to the orthopedic bandage and either separately packaged or provided integral with the spool... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5665056 | Water-curable supporting bandage A water-curable support bandage constitutes a flexible fabric coated with a water-curable polyurethane resin composition containing a polyurethane prepolymer consisting of a polyol and a polyisocyanate, a catalyst and a stabilizer, wherein the polyol cont... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5603691 | Method of using water soluble films in curable casting tapes The present invention provides a method of using novel casting tapes incorporating water soluble liners. The liners of the present invention may be used for a number of purposes including: use as an interlayer film liner in a casting tape article to preve... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5540964 | Moisture transport cast lining material for use beneath an orthopedic cast, being in the form of a fabric and consisting essentially of synthetic hydrophobic fibers or a blend of synthetic hydrophobic fibers and a second different fiber A cast lining fabric is prepared from hydrophilic synthetic material. The cast lining transports moisture from the skin and environment beneath a cast to the outside environment where the moisture is removed by evaporation providing a dry atmosphere benea... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5540652 | Orthopedic cast composed of an alkoxysilane terminated resin The present invention provides a water-curable resin composition for use in an orthopedic cast composed of a water-reactive alkoxysilane terminated resin, having at least one hydrolyzable group per molecule. The resin composition has a viscosity of no gre... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5536544 | Flexible or rigid combinations of materials in composite form which are formable and adhesive at temperatures below 90° C. Combinations of materials in composite form, which are thermoadhesive to themselves by treatment at temperatures not exceeding 90° C. and which can be shaped in the form of a laminate at said temperature, are characterized in that they comprise an open m... | 07/16/1996 |
