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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8162867 | Body support for spanning a hinge joint of the body comprising an elastically stretchable framework A body support for spanning a hinge joint of the body comprises an elastically stretchable framework. The framework includes an integrally molded network of interconnected elastomeric segments. A first subset of the interconnected, elastomeric segments extends along... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8128586 | DIP joint extension splint Finger splints for use in connection with distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint fractures are disclosed. The splints include a ring element for positioning around a finger at a location proximal to the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint and include an extension member ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8128585 | Vibration dampening device and method A vibration dampening device includes a strap or band wrapped around a human body part. The strap includes one or more wing sections, either integrally formed or engaged thereto, that extend beyond the nominal width of the strap and have freedom of movement with res... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8114040 | Interchangeable range of motion stop A method and apparatus for providing a range of motion to digits on a person's hand is disclosed. The apparatus may include a splint, an outrigger, a plurality of tubes, and a plurality of rubber bands. The outrigger may be secured to the splint and the plurality of... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8088089 | Apparatus and methods for reducing shoulder dislocations The present invention is directed to apparatus, systems, and methods for reducing anterior shoulder dislocations in a patient. In one embodiment, the apparatus of the present invention comprises a humeral cuff, an inflatable bladder, a source of pressurized gas in s... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8066655 | Protective glove A protective glove is disclosed that provides a user with protection against radial luxation or subluxation of the user's thumb during activities in which the user's thumb can be subjected to forces that may dislocate the thumb in relation to the hand. In one prefer... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8038637 | Finger orthosis The same orthosis can be used to sequentially move joints of different fingers of a hand. A hand cuff of the orthosis is mounted on the hand. Mechanisms operable to move the joints are connected to the hand cuff at locations aligned with the fingers. The mechanisms ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8029452 | Arm brace for sonographers A support for sonographers provides a path of force transmission from an ultrasound probe to the sonographer's upper arm bypassing the wrist, and thus reducing wrist injuries that can come from the need to tightly grip and restrain an ultrasound probe for long perio... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8016780 | Orthopedic brace An orthopedic brace is provided that provides for immobilization of an injured or postoperative extremity in an abduction position and also allows the user to control internal and external rotation of the extremity. A brace is provided with two opposing members, one... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7976487 | Fastener tabs and strapping system for orthopedic supports and method of using same An orthopedic support for supporting a joint of a wearer is provided and includes a sheet of flexible material having a proximal edge and a distal edge configured to extend at least partially around a portion of a wearer's anatomy and a pair of opposing lateral edge... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7972289 | Blood-draw finger restraint An apparatus for drawing blood from a finger includes a flexible band, at least a portion of which is adapted to surround a portion of a finger. A remaining portion of the apparatus is disposed under at least one joint of the finger. The apparatus provides sufficien... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7922679 | Blood-draw finger restraint An apparatus for drawing blood from a finger includes a flexible band, at least a portion of which is adapted to surround a portion of a finger. A remaining portion of the apparatus is disposed under at least one joint of the finger. The apparatus provides sufficien... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7914474 | DIP joint extension splint Finger splints for use in connection with distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint fractures are disclosed. The splints include a ring element for positioning around a finger at a location proximal to the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint and include an extension member ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7878997 | Mallet finger splint The invention relates to a mallet finger splint for splinting the distal and middle phalanx of a mallet finger in a position in which the first finger joint is held in an extended position between the distal phalanx and the middle phalanx. The aim of the invention i... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7867182 | Molded orthopaedic devices An apparatus and method for providing an orthopaedic support having a flexible inner member and an exoskeleton that is molded directly onto the flexible inner member. One embodiment is a wrist support having a separate, attachable thumb spica, and may include a mold... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7837640 | Dynamic body protector The present invention provides a novel means of joint and body protection using engineered textiles to provide dynamic kinematic control within the device itself and for the underlying body part. The apparatus may be used in apparel or orthosis wherein a textile is ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7837641 | Hand orthosis A hand orthosis assembly comprising a substantially rigid splint member having an inner wrist portion configured to receive a person's inner wrist and an arcuate palm portion extending from the wrist portion to receive the person's cupped hand. The arcuate palm port... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7824352 | Ambidextrous wrist brace with thumb immobilizer An ambidextrous wrist brace is described, having a substantially rectangular main strap (2) designed to be closed in a tubular shape around the wrist and provided with a slot (21) through which the user's thumb passes to be immobilized by an immobiliza... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7789844 | Body limb movement limiter A body limb movement limiter restrains the movement of a person's arm so as to protect the person's shoulder or restrains the movement of a person's lower leg with respect to the upper leg so as to protect the person's knee. The device uses a housing having a reel d... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7780613 | Apparatus, system, and method for transcutaneously transferring energy An apparatus for transcutaneously transferring an amount of energy to an implantable orthopaedic device includes a primary coil. The primary coil has a resonant frequency matched to a resonant frequency of a secondary coil, which may form part of the implantable ort... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7780614 | Orthopedic supports and method of using same An orthopedic support for supporting a joint of a wearer is provided and includes a sheet of flexible laminate material configured to at least partially enclose the joint. The orthopedic support also includes a spacer material attached to the sheet of material about... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7691075 | Apparatus and method for minimizing arm fatigue of a videographer The arm support bridge 11 is then uniformly bent outward away from the common lateral plane of the main panel 10 by applying a thermal press to the arm support bridge 11. The arm support bridge 11 is bent outward at acute angle of 20 to 4... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7682324 | Breast and bottle feeding infant head support A breast and bottle feeding infant head support including a slip-on sleeve open at opposite ends and inclusive of inner and outer linings forming first and second outwardly opposing face surfaces of predetermined length and width, and a cushion insert between the in... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7621882 | Medical device for a user's limb A medical device removably secured to a limb of a user. The medical device includes at least one liner, at least one pocket, at least one protective panel, and/or blotter means for indication discharge of fluid. ... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7618386 | Two-component compression collar clamp for arm or leg 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... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7601130 | Dynamic hand splint A dynamic splint for the positioning and functional exercise of a neurologically impaired upper extremity, including the wrist, hand and fingers, made up of a forearm support and hand support linked by a first connector. Fingertip caps are connected to finger tensio... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7491186 | Wrist and elbow brace The invention relates to an orthosis (100) and method for the treatment of wrist and elbow illnesses. The orthosis (100) includes a first cuff (101) adapted to be secured to a hand of a user. A second cuff (102) is adapted to be secured t... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7458946 | Digit pad and method for treating trigger finger and trigger thumb A digit pad, and a method, for treating trigger finger and trigger thumb includes a digit band which is slid over the affected digit to a position between the PIP and the MCP joints and a palm pad which extends from the proximal end of the digit band toward the wris... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7442177 | Hand brace A finger and hand brace, the combination comprising a longitudinally elongated brace body, adapted to be applied lengthwise to the wrist and finger region of the hand; multiple flexible flaps carried by the body to be spaced lengthwise thereof and to extend from the... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7434583 | Leg/elbow fixing device A leg/elbow fixing device including a support bar having two connecting sections and two bracket assemblies fixable on the leg or elbow of a user. The bracket assemblies are adjustably located on the connecting sections of the support bar. Each bracket assembly incl... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7416537 | Rehabilitative orthoses Instrumented orthoses with more sophisticated structures provide for coordinated support and rehabilitation of complex joints and multiple injured joints. Improved instrumented orthoses can include hinges that can rotate in multiple different planes. Particularly pr... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7406967 | Universal intravenous arm support An arm board for supporting the forearm, wrist and hand during IV therapy which includes a contoured brace with removable straps for securing the forearm and middle two fingers of the patient's hand to the support, allowing some limited movement of the middle two fi... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7404805 | Orthotic device and methods of use The present invention relates to orthotic devices and methods of use of orthotic devices. In particular, the present invention provides a forearm orthotic device, and related methods of use. Furthermore, the present invention provides methods for treating forearm di... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7404804 | Finger orthosis The same orthosis can be used to sequentially move joints of different fingers of a hand. A hand cuff of the orthosis is mounted on the hand. Mechanisms operable to move the joints are connected to the hand cuff at locations aligned with the fingers. The mechanisms ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7402147 | Body limb movement limiter A body limb movement limiter restrains the movement of a person's arm so as to protect the person's shoulder or restrains the movement of a person's lower leg with respect to the upper leg so as to protect the person's knee. The device uses a housing having a reel d... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7402148 | Orthotic protective device An orthotic protective device collectively including a base unit connected to a metacarpal unit by a hinge system designed to protect and prevent hyperextension and hyperflexion movements of the metacarpal, carpal, radius and ulna regions. The base unit and metacarp... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7396337 | Powered orthotic device A powered orthotic device, worn about a patient's elbow or other joint, senses relatively low level signals in the vicinity of the joint generated by a patient having spinal cord or other nerve damage. In response to the relatively low level signals, the powered ort... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7393334 | Method and application of a self adhesive splint The device is a thin, self-adhesive non-stretch splint, having the capability to flex. This device is intended for the treatment of repetitive stress injuries such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with elements that provide user adjustable limitation of movement within acc... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7371222 | Cervical support system A cervical support system for restricting head and neck movement of a patient recovering from an injury to or surgery on the spine. The support system includes a supporting member for mounting onto and around the head and neck of the patient. The supporting member i... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367958 | Method of using powered orthotic device A method of providing rehabilitation movement training for a person suffering from nerve damage, stroke, spinal cord injury, neurological trauma or neuromuscular disorder in attempting to move a body part about a joint using a powered orthotic device includes sensin... | 05/06/2008 |
