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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8021315 | Fingertip protecting device A fingertip protecting device for preventing the contact and the spread of germs includes a housing having a container and a cover. A quantity of molten wax is stored within the container and a heater for heating the wax is stored within the housing. A person's fing... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7955287 | Orthopaedic support for immobilizing the thumb A support (1) of a rigid material having a salient arcuate bow (6) extending orthogonally from one side of the vertex of a saddle portion (5) has a Velcro® hook part (2) fixed onto the concave surface of the saddle portion (5) and... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7854714 | Thumb wrap In a thumb wrap, the combination comprising a user's hand and wrist flexible wrap, a generally tubular portion to receive the user's thumb, said tubular portion being integral with the hand and wrap, a securing strap endwise seamlessly integral with the hand and wri... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7833183 | Functional low-profile dynamic extension splint and methods for its use and manufacture The present invention relates to medical devices and methods useful for improving a person's ability to grasp and release an object, and more specifically, the present invention relates to a splint for causing dynamic extension of a finger and/or thumb. ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7780615 | Anatomically designed, reusable secondary wound wrap for a digit An anatomically designed secondary wound wrap, in one embodiment, adapted for receipt around a proximal phalanx portion, distal phalanx portion, and interphalangeal joint of a digit. The wound wrap is made of a loose weave, breathable wrap material. The wound wrap i... | 08/24/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7402149 | Hand brace The present invention is a finger and hand brace having a longitudinally elongated body adapted to be applied lengthwise to the wrist and finger region of the hand. The brace body has multiple flaps spaced lengthwise along the body that are configured to be wrapped ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7364559 | Co-dynamic adjustable orthotic appliance for carpal tunnel syndrome The present invention provides an orthotic appliance for the carpus of a human hand for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome using co-dynamic, rather than traditional static or dynamic, techniques. The appliance may apply a 2 pound dorsally directed force about t... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7338523 | Method for attachment of artificial nail A method for attaching an artificial nail. In patients who have a deformity of the fingernail or the toenail due to previous injuries, birth defects, or have undergone partial or entire matricectomies (wherein the root of the nail, which creates growth, is removed) ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335176 | Digit-supporting therapeutic device for the hand A therapeutic hand device comprising a first thumb-sleeve for receiving therein the thumb of a hand, a second index-finger sleeve for receiving therein the index finger of the hand, and a third middle-finger sleeve for receiving therein the middle finger of the hand... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7316034 | Aesthetician's absorbent finger cover An absorbent protective finger cover to be worn by aestheticians to protect the surface of their skin while performing facial extractions. The finger cover comprises an inner sheath of protective elastomer material and an outer layer of absorbent material attached t... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7314459 | Digit-supporting therapeutic device for the hand A therapeutic hand device comprising a wrist-support section and a separate fingers-support section. The fingers-support section receives the index-finger and the middle finger, and is removably secured to the wrist-support section via a plurality of adjustable “V... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7278980 | 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... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7273463 | Dynamic gauntlet A dynamic gauntlet including at least two of a base, a hand piece, and a thumb piece. At least one of the base, hand piece and thumb piece is constructed of an elastomeric material and includes an anchor having an attachment element extending toward the at least one... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7263790 | Releasable closures for removable display surfaces A precisely measured removable cover for reusable beverage containers with releasable closures. The cover has a flexible sheet with a graphical display imprinted on one side and a cover fastener for removably fastening the cover to a container. The sheet is advantag... | 09/04/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7210172 | Fingertip flexor glove A rigid glove has openings at the ends of the fingers such that the ends of the fingers from the most distal joint to the end protrude therefrom. The fingers may be flexed as an exercise. Caps of varying resistance may also be applied to the ends of the glove's fing... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7182741 | Adaptable apparatus and method for treating carpal tunnel syndrome The apparatus of the present invention stretches the carpal ligament and the flexor retinaculum, as well as the superficial structures and muscles of the hand, in a safe manner under precise control of the patient or a healthcare professional. The preferred embodime... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7182740 | One piece brace liner having multiple adjustment zones A joint protecting brace includes a cuff member. The cuff member includes a pair of upper lateral and lower lateral tightening portions positioned on opposed sides of a cuff longitudinal axis. The cuff member further includes a liner disposed between and coupled to ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7169121 | Elastic dynamic immobilizer for fingers or toes The present invention relates to a medical device for syndactyly of at least two fingers or toes, said device being in one piece and comprising at least two rings joined via at least one connection bar in such a way as to permit sliding of the syndactylized fingers ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7135006 | Finger positioner A positioner to control the position of a finger or thumb of the hand, comprising an elongated, flexible holder configured to extend along the upper side of the user's finger or thumb; a retainer carried by the holder to retain the tip of the user's finger or thumb,... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7118015 | Thimble A thimble extending up over the first knuckle position so as to assist the user in maintaining a substantially straight finger at the first knuckle position and having a needle contacting surface with one or more indents between the tip of the finger and a position ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7066185 | Hair clip and method for using said hair clip The hairclip (1) has two legs (4, 5) and a hinge (6) with a spring (7) connecting the legs. The legs (4, 5) each have a tine base (10, 11) and a number of curved tines (8, 9) arranged in rows on one side of it. Each t... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7055177 | Finger guard for hairstylists A one-piece hand and knuckle guard comprising an index finger sleeve, a middle finger sleeve, a web, and a knuckle shield. ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7056298 | Thumb brace A thumb and wrist brace comprising, in combination, the brace having multiple elongated stiffeners with extents generally alongside the thumb, and strap means carried to wrap relative to the thumb and proximate the stiffener extents, whereby the main extent of the t... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7037286 | Wrist brace The present application discloses an open air wrist brace for use in supporting the wrist in an anatomically neutral position, or in a position that permits therapeutically-useful extension, without increasing pressure on the carpal tunnel, median nerve or flexor te... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7033332 | Wrist support brace for alleviating contractures A wrist support brace for patients with contractured wrists utilizes an adjustable strap to physically force the contractured wrist into a non-contractured position, thereby allowing the wrist to heal in a normal position. ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7001352 | Dynamic resting 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... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6964645 | Hallux valgus brace The invention relates to a hallux valgus brace, i.e. a brace designed for treatment of non-rigid hallux valgus. The brace comprises a three point lever means for correcting the position of the big toe. According to the invention the complete brace is designed to be ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6953442 | Knee brace There is disclosed a knee brace having first and second arms constituting a pair of left and right arms fixed to the thigh bilateral sides along the user's femur, and third and fourth arms constituting a pair of left and right arms fixed to the shank bilateral sides... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6953441 | Preformed brace for treating metacarpal fractures and method of treating metacarpal fractures A preformed metacarpal fracture brace is provided in accordance with one example embodiment of the invention. The brace comprises a one-piece semi-rigid molded outer shell contoured to conform to an outside portion of a wrist and hand of a wearer. The outer shell ma... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6949077 | Antispasticity aid device and related accessories An antispasticity aid device designed to aid stroke victims. The invention is a hand brace constructed to hold the thumb and fingers flat and a series of accessories designed to re-educate the muscles after a stroke. The device has a hand-mounting and thumb-mounting... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6942605 | Exercise equipment Exercise equipment toning and strengthening the muscles of the abdomen, back, shoulders, arms, and legs. A plurality of hand attachments, elbow attachments, knee attachments, and foot attachments are provided which allow the user to exercise their whole body. The bo... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6932781 | Shoulder dislocation acute-phase immobilization orthosis The present invention is a shoulder dislocation acute-phase immobilization orthosis for supporting, in treatment for a shoulder dislocation, an arm in a prescribed position while the elbow is bent at a right angle in an arm hanging position. The orthosis comprises: ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6932782 | Flexible splint A device for limiting movement of a joint. Once prepared, the device includes two tubular openings for encircling phalanxes on either side of the joint. The tubular sides are attached by a portion of the device that can cover either the top portion of the joint or t... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6925653 | Finger protector for using a hammer A finger protector includes a first plate having a shape for covering a knuckle of a thumb and an area between the thumb knuckle and a top side of a hand. A second plate has a shape for abutted against the thumb knuckle. The first plate is rotationally coupled to th... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6921377 | 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 ... | 07/26/2005 |
