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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187210 | Abdominal wound dressing An abdominal wound dressing and methods of use are described that enable the application of negative pressure to the wound site in a healing manner while also limiting the formation of adhesions that would prevent the removal of the dressing. The method comprises pr... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8052628 | Spinal column brace for a contrast therapy system The present invention relates to a therapeutic spinal column brace system, comprising an active thermal exchange layer for providing thermal contrast therapy to a therapy site, an active compression bladder for providing compression to the therapy site, at least one... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8002721 | Thermal covering The present invention is directed to a thermal covering that delivers consistent therapy to a portion of a user's hand-wrist area, is easy to use and apply to the body, and is securely positionable on the body. The thermal covering can be entirely disposable after o... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7951100 | Abdominal wound dressing An abdominal wound dressing and methods of use are described that enable the application of negative pressure to the wound site in a healing manner while also limiting the formation of adhesions that would prevent the removal of the dressing. The dressing comprises ... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7938790 | Process and device for application of active substances to a wound surface For application of active substances to a wound surface a porous padding (12) is provided upon the wound (10), which is sealingly covered over with a foil (14). A fluid active substance is introduced into the padding (12) via a supply lin... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7922676 | Disposable electric bandage The present invention provides a device and kit and method of use thereof for wound treatment of a subject. The device may include an electrically operated patch or other means of delivery of electrical current and a connected moist surface. Optionally, the device m... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7828757 | Air flow sleeve system and cast structure incorporating air flow sleeve system An air flow sleeve system for injecting air flow from an air producing mechanism into a cast system preferably includes an air flow sleeve having at least one aperture through which air may flow. A separator is preferably positioned within the air flow sleeve such t... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7806841 | Non-ambulatory thermotherapy device for heat and cold therapy of the foot/ankle complex and hand/wrist complex A non-ambulatory thermotherapy device for contacting and applying hot or cold therapy to a treatment area of a user of the non-ambulatory thermotherapy device. The device has at least one pad made of a pliable single piece of gel material for contacting a part of th... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7775998 | Multi-component dressing for treating wounds of the human or animal body using a reduced pressure A multi-component dressing (100) for treating wounds of the human or animal body, using a reduced pressure, comprising a wound-covering element (4) for mounting the dressing (100) at the surface of the skin and the mucous membrane having at leas... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7601129 | Wound shield and warming apparatus and method A wound shield including a conformable frame to circumscribe a wound and warm water circulating system to maintain a warm environment. Any suitable dressing may be secured over the conformable frame providing separation between the wound and the dressing. The wound ... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7588548 | Endothermic bandage with dispenser for the treatment of burns and other injuries This invention provides methods of treating thermal burns, chemical burns, and other injuries by a bandage within which is activated an endothermic chemical reaction upon withdrawal of the bandage from a dispenser. The endothermic bandage thereby provides a cooling ... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7540848 | Negative pressure treatment system with heating and cooling provision A method, and apparatus for the controlled acceleration, and/or retardation of the body's inflammatory response generally comprises a foam pad for insertion substantially into a wound site, a heating, a cooling pad for application over the wound site, a wound drape ... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7429252 | Oxygen producing device for woundcare A device for the application of oxygen to promote wound healing and tissue repair. The device includes a portable oxygen generating device (18), which includes a cathode (10), an anode (16), and a phosphoric acid treated ion conducting membrane ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7383089 | Bunion treating device A pulse generating apparatus has two like output channels that apply generated pulse signals of selected characteristics to two electrodes attached to a strap, each electrode receiving a different signal. The strap is attached to the foot so that the electrodes are ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7337007 | Surface neuroprosthetic device having a locating system A surface neuroprosthetic device for functional electrical stimulation (FES) having a locating system for locating the device on to a limb segment of a user, and a method therefor, the device including: (a) an at least semi-rigid exoskeleton shell for encompassing a... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331183 | Personal portable environmental control system A personal portable environmental control system, which includes a thermoelectric device, two heat sinks, an exhaust fan for blowing ambient air across one heat sink and a blower for blowing ambient air across the other heat sink such that the blown air is condition... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7309809 | Adhesive attachment and removal device An adhesive dressing comprises a substrate formed by an apertured removal layer embedded within an adhesive layer, wherein the removal layer facilitates easy and a traumatic removal of the dressing from a patient's skin. The removal layer may takes the form of an op... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7300409 | Therapy patch Therapy patches provide portable massaging devices that can also deliver topical treatment chemicals. These patches can be adhered to the skin via an adhesive layer that is also impregnated with the treatment chemical. Kits are also provided to create a string of li... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7264602 | Bandage assembly A bandage assembly includes a panel that is flexible and has a first end edge, a second edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The panel has a first side and a second side. An adhesive is attached to and covers the second side of the panel. A housing ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7251837 | Hand warming method and apparatus A method and apparatus for utilizing heat-generating articles to provide active heating of a user's hand, wherein a heated article is placed near the inside of a user's wrist to cause the user's body temperature to be maintained or actively changed. A holder apparat... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7242597 | Rectifier circuit and vision regeneration assisting apparatus having the same A rectifier circuit for converting an AC voltage to a DC voltage has a first MOS transistor having a source connected to a first input terminal of an AC power supply, and also having a drain connected to an output terminal thereof, a first parasitic diode formed bet... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7238196 | Skin-contacting heatable dressing A skin-contacting heatable dressing including a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having a first skin-contacting side and a second side; heat generating conductive carbon fibers contained within the skin-contacting pressure sensitive adhesive layer; and a source of ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7233828 | Self-contained electrotherapy A device for applying a therapeutic electrical field to a user's body includes an electroactive material shaped for application to a user body to provide a therapeutic electric field in response to pressure applied to the electroactive material and one or more elect... | 06/19/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7182739 | Therapy patch Therapy patches are disclosed which are designed to deliver vibration and heat (or cold) to human skin so as to provide muscle relief. These patches have a chemical pouch that generates heat or cold upon initiation. They also have a motor and battery to provide a vi... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7179234 | Apparatus and method for characterizing contributions of forces associated with a body part of a subject A method and apparatus for characterizing contributions of forces associated with a body part of a subject when the body part is involved in movement is provided. The method includes causing movement of the body part in a prescribed manner and monitoring quantities ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7172594 | Electro-stimulation and medical delivery device A pedicle screw for at least partial insertion into a bone and/or cartilage. The pedicle screw includes a head and a lower portion connected to the head. The lower portion includes at least one interface that designed to at least partially discharge an electrical cu... | 02/06/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7164940 | Therapeutic system A therapeutic system comprising a therapeutic applicator for treating living tissues and an observation unit for determining the position of the applicator. The therapeutic energy applied from the applicator to the living tissues is controlled in accordance with dat... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162305 | Functional electrical stimulation system An electrical stimulation device for a body part of a person comprises an orthotic with sensor and electrodes and a controller. The controller receives a sensor signal, compares the sensor signal to a threshold value and generates an electrical output from the elect... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7122018 | Device and method for treatment of wounds with nitric oxide Topical exposure of nitric oxide gas to wounds such as chronic non-healing wounds may be beneficial in promoting healing and preparing the wound bed for further treatment and recovery. Nitric oxide gas may be used to reduce the microbial infection, manage exudates s... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7122046 | Treatment device A treatment device having a first portion in a first plane, a treatment portion with a cover in a second plane that defines a treatment volume extending between the first and second planes, and a flexible transition portion that connects the first portion to the tre... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7104790 | Orthodontic appliance with embedded wire for moving teeth and method A generally horseshoe shaped clear flexible resilient plastic wire-imbedded orthodontic appliance is made with a plastic portion with contours on the lingual side and on the labial side, wherein the contours snugly cover the patient's teeth so that the appliance rem... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7100615 | Low level laser therapy system A low level laser therapy (LLLT) system. The laser therapy apparatus comprises a laser head and a detachable battery section. When the laser head is mounted to the battery section the apparatus assumes the shape of a penlight or flashlight and can be used as a handh... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7094212 | Rigid dressing A wound dressing for a body member including a sealed casing formed of a flexible, air impermeable material configured and dimensioned to accommodate and enclose a body member, a compactible filler material disposed in the interior of the casing, and a valve communi... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7052509 | Method and device for rapidly inducing and then maintaining hypothermia A cooling system includes a console and a tissue cooling device such as a head-cooling device. An operator applies the head-cooling device to the head of a patient at risk for ischemic injury. The console provides a cooling fluid to a fluid circulation space located... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7051290 | Graphical interface for receiving eyeglass prescription information A high volume lens curing system is described. The high volume lens curing system is configured to cure multiple eyeglass lenses in a continuous manner. The lens curing system includes a computer-implemented method configured to collect prescription information, sav... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7048700 | Head support device A head support device includes a base including a horizontal portion and a pair of vertical members that are attached to and extend upwardly from the horizontal portion so that a first vertical member and a second vertical member are defined. A strap has a first end... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7037254 | Controlled environment device The present invention relates to devices and methods for providing controlled environments for surgical procedures, as well as transplantation and wound healing. In particular, one embodiment of the present invention provides devices and methods to provide an anaero... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7022093 | Self-contained heating and cooling orthopaedic brace A self-contained heating and cooling orthopaedic brace is described. The brace generally includes a main body having straps to support the brace on the desired area of the body. These areas can include the back, knee, elbow and shoulder. The brace further includes i... | 04/04/2006 |
