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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7887499 | Sleep-aiding device A sleep-aiding device for restricting stretching of a wearer's legs to full extension to reduce leg muscle cramping during sleep includes an adjustable belt worn about a wearer's waist during sleep, with leg members extending between the belt at the wearer's waist a... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7857780 | Discretely adjustable orthopedic traction using constant-force springs System, including method and apparatus, for applying traction to a patient's limb using constant-force springs. The constant-force springs may include one or more main springs that apply a base tractive force and at least one supplementary spring that can apply a su... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7771378 | Orthopedic traction tower system An orthopedic traction tower system, and components thereof, for use in surgery, fracture repair, and/or radiography. The traction tower system may include a base for receiving the proximal end of a patient's limb, a tower arm for applying tractive forces to a dista... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7641624 | Femur traction device A femur traction device includes a brace adapted to be secured to a patient's leg, with one end secured above a break in the leg and a hitch end extending below the foot and providing a hitch for a tensioning harness. The tensioning harness is secured between the hi... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7594898 | Sleep-aiding device A sleep-aiding device for restricting stretching of a wearer's legs to full extension to reduce leg muscle cramping during sleep includes an adjustable belt worn about a wearer's waist during sleep, with leg members extending between the belt at the wearer's waist a... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7569024 | Shoulder holder for arm surgery patient A holder designed for supporting a limb, such as arm or leg, of a patient undergoing surgery has six degrees of freedom. The freedom of movement allows flexing, extending, abducting and adducting and internal and external rotation of the limb. An adjustable support ... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7510539 | Health equipment Health equipment for dragging the lumber with the trunk of the human body securely supported is provided. The trunk support 2 is bendable only inwardly, and holds and supports the trunk of the human body. Since the trunk support 2 is placed around the ... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7399288 | Adjustable neck brace An adjustable neck brace worn at a human neck for fixing a cervical vertebra includes a cover panel and an adjusting device fixed onto a surface of the cover panel, and the adjusting device includes an adjusting rod, a limit member and an adjusting knob disposed on ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7371221 | Cervical brace and therapy device A cervical brace and therapy device for use to rehabilitate an injured neck of a person is described having a base support structure shaped to fit about the neck and rest on the shoulders of the person; a support ring assembly attachable to the base support structur... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7364555 | Self-assisted shoulder passive range of motion apparatus A self-assisted shoulder passive range of motion (SA-PROM) apparatus. The apparatus includes a forearm support adapted to receive the forearm of the affected arm, a double pulley assembly, a single pulley connectable to an elevated support such as an upper door edge... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7351216 | Method and apparatus for minimizing bed sores and lower back pain in spinal injury patients Apparatus for suspending the calf and foot of a patient recumbent on a bed to relieve pressure on the thigh of the patient includes a leg lift unit in the form of a rigid, trough-like posterior shell shaped to engage under the patient's calf and foot. A bail having ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347834 | Traction apparatus for the cervical vertebrae A traction apparatus for cervical vertebrae for elongating the cervical vertebrae with the cervical vertebrae being stooped in response to the manipulation of a user. Force is only concentrated to the rear part of the neck, such that impact or pressure is not applie... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7341567 | Traction device for physical therapy A traction device for use on a support surface which includes a body contacting assembly which releasably contacts the a suitable anatomical region of the patient, a gas spring and associated assembly, the gas spring variable between an extended rest position and a ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7322914 | Range of motion exercise devices Exercise devices which enable exercise through a substantially complete range of motion of a body part. The devices include a body contact member located adjacent a frame portion. A plurality of tension members extend between the frame portion and the body contact m... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7310804 | Apparatus to load a disc cartridge An apparatus to accommodate and load a disc cartridge in a drive includes a tray on which the disc cartridge is accommodated, a locking lever having a locking hook caught in a groove formed at a side wall of the disc cartridge when accommodated on the tray and which... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7305725 | Apparatus for moving objects A lifting apparatus with a substantially horizontal crossbeam having a first end pivotally connected to a first side of a bed frame and a second end pivotally connected to a second side of the bed frame. A rod has a free first end and a second end fixedly connected ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7303517 | Motorized inversion gravity machine for the body An inversion apparatus for performing exercises of suspending the body of a person in an inverted position. The inversion apparatus including a stable steel frame, a winch, and a pair of padded anchor rings which connect the feet of the person to a winch operated by... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7282039 | Device for self administration of lumbar traction A device is disclosed for self administration of adjustable lumbar traction by a user in a supine position upon a support. The device comprises an upper body harness releasably encircling the torso and anchored to the support spacedly outwardly of the user's head, a... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7276040 | Traction apparatus for the penis An apparatus and method for applying traction to a patient's penis includes at least one base member having a generally arcuate or circular periphery of sufficient dimension for the patient to insert the penis in the apparatus. At least one base member connector is ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7276038 | Field adjustable traction device In one embodiment, a fastening mechanism is provided for a field adjustable traction device having first and second supports coupled using one or more lifting mechanisms. A set of one or more posts are configured to be inserted through a set of one or more holes for... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7255666 | Multi-function swing apparatus for total-body exercise, stretching, yoga, spinal traction, gymnastics, inversion therapy, spinal manipulation and weightless coupling and sky chair A Multi-Function Swing Apparatus for Total Body Exercise, Stretching, Yoga, Lumbo-Pelvic Traction, Gymnastics, Inversion Therapy, Therapeutic Rehab, Spinal Manipulation, Partner Play and Sky-chair consisting of a nylon fabric swing device having multiple flexible ar... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7246381 | Exercise suit The disclosed embodiments of exercise garments includes a torso portion adapted to substantially cover the torso of a user and one or more flaps. Each flap is secured substantially to a side of the torso portion. The exercise garment also includes at least one faste... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7192410 | Orthopedic rehabilitation mechanism The present invention provides an orthopedic device for therapy and rehabilitation of joints to increase the range of motion of the joint, a method of manufacture therefor, and a method of operating the same. The orthopedic device, among other possible elements, may... | 03/20/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7156781 | Device for person's muscular exercise A device in particular for use in the field of sport practice and body-building, for a person's muscular exercise. The device enables the development of quadriceps and of the gluteal muscles and comprises a support surface for the feet and elements for applying a fo... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7150719 | Thoraco-lumbar spine support/brace A thoraco-lumbar spine support/brace for correcting lateral spinal alignment. The brace comprises a frame member defined by two elongate bracing rods extending vertically in generally parallel relation to one another on opposed sides of the body of the wearer that e... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7143458 | Stabilizer for forearm traction The arm of a patient undergoing wrist arthroscopy or other procedures that involve traction on the forearm, wrist or hand in a vertical position is immobilized in a device containing a stabilizing arch that can be readily secured to an arm board. The device offers m... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7144380 | Traction method and device A traction device utilizes a harness connected to the body of a patient, such as the head or hips. The harness is connected by a clip to a tether which passes through a ratchet pulley connected to a first end of a spring chamber. A second end of the spring chamber i... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7131955 | Orthopedic traction tower system An orthopedic traction tower system, and components thereof, for use in surgery, fracture repair, and/or radiography. The traction tower system may include a base for receiving the proximal end of a patient's limb, a tower arm for applying tractive forces to a dista... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7128724 | Cervical spine brace and traction device A cervical spine brace and traction device incorporates a forwardly open head and jaw brace which is adjustably supported vertically above a forwardly collar member. The brace and the collar member have cooperating lateral wall sections having mating arcuate surface... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7124757 | Medical device for overcoming airway obstruction A medical device for overcoming upper airway obstruction when a patient is placed in a supine position, featuring a flat rectangular support base that attaches to the support frame perpendicularly, and a variation of lower jaw supports that attach to the support fra... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7125415 | Neck traction system A neck traction device for delivering or imposing a tension force on the neck area of a person. The traction device includes a rigid vertical support member that has a connector for engaging a support surface. A neck cradle having a pair of rigid spaced apart arms a... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7124756 | Medical device for overcoming airway obstruction A medical device for overcoming upper airway obstruction when a patient is placed in a supine position, featuring a flat rectangular support base that attaches to the support frame perpendicularly, and a variation of lower jaw supports that attach to the support fra... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7121989 | Abdominal exercise device for inverted abdominal exercises An exercise device allowing a user to exercise his abdominal region by lying on his back while extending his arms generally upwards is disclosed. The device has a hand-gripping member positioned generally above the user's head for the user to grip while exercising. ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7108664 | Continuous passive motion device for rehabilitation of the elbow or shoulder A continuous passive motion device is provided having specific application to rehabilitative treatment of the elbow or shoulder. The device includes a motorized winch displacable in a first or second direction, a cord suspended from the winch by a variable extension... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7108671 | Portable lumbar traction device A low-cost, light weight portable lumbar fraction device for home use by a patient including a support structure having a longitudinal axis and a carriage slidable along a portion of the support structure parallel to the longitudinal axis. The carriage includes a re... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7097628 | Traction chair system A traction chair system for efficiently relieving an individual of lower back pain. The traction chair system includes a chair frame, a seat, a plurality of actuators attached between the chair frame and the seat for elevating/lowering the seat, a backrest, a harnes... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7096869 | Device and method for maintaining an airway A device and method for tilting an unconscious patient's head rearward and lifting his chin to prevent an airway obstruction from developing during intravenous anesthesia when the patient is unconscious but still breathing spontaneously during surgery. The invention... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7083585 | String arrangement of a separate back immobilizing, dynamically self-adjusting, customizing back support for a vertebra related patient A string arrangement for a detachment type waist-protecting belt to hold the vertebra region of a vertebra related patient is provided. The string arrangement enables a separate fastening of the upper portion and lower portion of the belt to form a saddle like shape... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7081071 | Weightlifting belt hook A weightlifting belt hook to support additional weight during weight training. The apparatus is attached to the user's weightlifting belt via a hook and holds disk weights generally at the level of the thighs. A downwardly extending stabilizing member configured to ... | 07/25/2006 |
