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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8142377 | Double pull body brace The double pull body brace comprises a one-piece panel which engages around the torso and overlaps at the front. At the overlap, it is attached to itself by means of a hook-and-loop fastener so that a wide range of adjustment is possible. In the back, spaced cord gu... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8002722 | System for producing an orthopedic splint The disclosure relates to a system for producing an orthopedic splint made of a cast material, wherein the system includes at least one thermoplastic cast material present as a flat material web and a template having a flat template body, wherein the cast material c... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7993291 | Haptic support and virtual activity monitor A system that can monitor motion and establish haptic feedback to promote rehabilitation and/or strength training is provided. The innovation can be applied at any point along a rehabilitative progression continuum to provide computer-regulated (e.g., virtual, remot... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7967765 | Orthopedic brace suspension system Provided are apparatus and methods of securing an orthopedic brace on a wearer such that the brace is unlikely to migrate. In preferred embodiments, the apparatus includes a band that extends entirely around the wearer, making contact with the entire circumference o... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7922677 | Rotary joint of articulation prosthetic implement having rotating load setting means, articulation prosthetic implement using the rotary joint and method of making articulation prosthetic implement A method of manufacturing an articulation prosthetic implement includes the steps of previously manufacturing a on-way clutch covered and fitted with a metal bush, the metal bush covered and fitted with a synthetic resin bush, and the synthetic resin bush covered an... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7815584 | Adjustable back support device An adjustable device is described for applying pressure to an area of a person while substantially eliminating pressure from a prescribed area. The device includes a panel, a first elastic belt, a second elastic belt, a first elastic strap, and a second elastic stra... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7780612 | Adjustable tissue compression device A medical device is arranged to provide adjustable, user-controlled, perpendicular compression to soft tissues. In a preferred embodiment, the pressure is adjusted by a threaded bolt or threaded bolt assembly incorporated into the design of a threaded mounting plate... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7744551 | Temperature regulated compression brace The systems and methods described herein include systems and methods for applying temperature regulated compression and support to certain injured portions of the human body. In particular, the systems and methods relate to a brace to be fitted around a joint of a h... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7713221 | Strap tensioning of orthopedic appliances A tightener for orthopedic use, includes a guide loop having opposite sections, a first orthopedic strap anchored to one section for passing about a user's arm, leg or like member, and then passage through the loop to extend in a first tightening direction, a second... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7708708 | Donning potentiating support with expandable framework fastened to garment A method of donning a potentiating support for a body's hinge joint includes: positioning a garment proximate an area of a body; positioning an expandable and recoverable framework in abutment with the area of the body such that the framework spans a hinge joint of ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7699797 | Flexible support with rotary device for tensioning thereof A potentiating support for an area of a body includes a framework having a surface for abutment with an area of a body. The framework defines a plurality of permanent openings in the surface regardless of whether the surface is in abutment with the area of the body,... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7670306 | Flexible support comprising elastically stretchable framework A potentiating support for an area of a body includes a framework having a surface for abutment with an area of a body. The framework defines a plurality of permanent openings in the surface regardless of whether the surface is in abutment with the area of the body,... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7662117 | Splint for a joint connection and methods for production of such a splint The invention relates to a splint for a joint connecting two parts of a human body or of an animal, such as the ankle, knee or elbow for example, comprising at least one rigid shell (1,2), globally concave, for positioning around the joint in order to support... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7637881 | Fragranced cast applicant and method of application An article useful in orthopedic cast care is described as well as a method of making the article and applying it to the cast. The article is a fragranced solid or semi-solid material that is applied to an orthopedic cast by rubbing it over the outside so as to reduc... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7625348 | Orthotic liner An orthotic device includes a rigid support member and a removable inner liner having a contact surface adjacent the support member formed of a non-skid or non-slip material. The liner may include a flap or pocket for receiving at least a portion of the support memb... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7621881 | Donning potentiating support with expandable framework spanning hinge joint A method of donning a potentiating support includes: positioning a framework in abutment with an area of a body such that the framework spans a hinge joint, the framework defining a plurality of permanent openings extending completely through the framework and being... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7615024 | Elastic material for compression braces and the like An elastic material is disclosed, including a breathable, closed cell foam panel. The elastic panel (310) includes recessed portions or channels (312) on at least one side, and apertures (314) therethrough, the apertures disposed in the channels... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7615022 | Potentiating support with alignment opening for joint protuberance A potentiating support for a hinge joint includes a framework having a surface for abutment with an area of a body's hinge joint. Furthermore, the framework defines a plurality of permanent openings in said surface regardless of whether said surface is in abutment w... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7615020 | Support with removable pressure/alignment ring A support for an area of a body including a hinge joint includes: a framework having a surface for abutment with an area of a body including a hinge joint, said framework defining a permanent opening in said surface regardless of whether said surface is in abutment ... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7615019 | Potentiating support with side struts spanning hinge joint A potentiating support for an area of a body includes: a framework having a surface for abutment with an area of a body including a hinge joint, said framework defining a plurality of permanent openings in said surface; and two strut members each attached to said fr... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7615021 | Clothing having expandable framework Clothing designed to fit a body and span a hinge joint of the body includes an expandable and recoverable framework attached directly to a portion of the clothing designed to span the hinge joint for abutment with and support of an area of the body including the hin... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7615023 | Donning support with framework fastened to garment A method of donning a support includes: positioning a garment proximate an area of a body; positioning a framework in abutment with the area of the body, the framework defining a plurality of permanent openings therein regardless of whether the support is donned; ap... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7597671 | Low-temperature reusable thermoplastic splint This invention is directed toward a splint, where there is a layer of material, such as fabric-laminated foam neoprene, that encompasses a part of the body intended to be immobilized, supported, or protected, and permanently secured to this layer of material is a lo... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7578798 | Posture apparatus A posture system is made from a single strap and having opposing ends. At the opposing ends are fastening elements. In use, the user places the strap about the back of the user's neck “N” and, thereafter, crosses the strap 100 at a point on the user's bac... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7578799 | Intelligent orthosis An orthotic frame has proximal and distal frame members joined by a knee joint, and a foot support joined by an ankle joint to a distal end of the distal frame. A knee actuator connected between the proximal and distal frame members has a selective stiffness allowin... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7549967 | Fixing means for temporarily fixing human or animal body parts The invention relates to a fixing means which is used to temporarily fix human or animal body parts. The fixing means comprises at least one flexible carrier layer which is coated with a hardenable material, wherein the body part which is to be fixed can be surround... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7549968 | Dynamic, adjustable orthopedic device Provided are dynamic, adjustable orthopedic devices for providing support to the spine of a vertebrate. Also provided are methods of supporting the spinal column of a vertebrate using the device. ... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7524295 | Convertible ankle brace An ankle brace may be convertible so it can be used at various stages of treatment, from functioning as a splint when the ankle is first injured, to functioning as a pivoting, relatively non-restrictive protective brace after the ankle has fully healed. The brace al... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7517329 | Multi-functional joint brace A multi-functional brace for a joint includes a releasable locking mechanism that allows the brace to be set for static stretch of the joint in either flexion or extension, and a range of motion assembly that allows for free movement of the joint through its natural... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7507214 | Lumbar selective stabilization support/brace A lumber support device and a selective stabilization support device for use in conjunction with a method of determining and treating mechanical lower back pain such as the McKenzie Approach. The lumber support device includes a semi-rigid member for positioning aro... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7465282 | Easy install hinge connection A lever connection comprises a lever having a cable end and a spring end and a pivot point therebetween, and a cable having a cable end fitting attached to an end thereof. The cable end fitting comprises a cable clamp and a frame, the cable clamp being adapted for a... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7465281 | Versatile hardenable cast or support A cast or support for use in limiting movement of the anatomy to promote healing of an injured body part includes initially flexible and subsequently rigid double-knit material, or other casting blanks. There is a water-hardenable material impregnated into the casti... | 12/16/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7438698 | Rotary joint of articulation prosthetic implement having rotating load setting means, articulation prosthetic implement using the rotary joint and method of making articulation prosthetic implement A rotary joint comprises outer member with flanges at either end, having inner rotary shaft and annular depression around the rotary shaft, one-way clutch for externally engaging the rotary shaft, metal bush for externally engaging the one-way clutch, synthetic resi... | 10/21/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7431708 | Knee brace having lateral/medial width adjustment A knee brace having a femur support section pivotally connected to a tibia support section is provided. The femur support section has a medial frame and a lateral frame, sandwiched between width adjustment plates. The width adjustment plates hold the lateral and med... | 10/07/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7384406 | Orthopaedic brace having a range of motion hinge with an adjustable-length strut An orthopaedic brace includes a strut length adjustment assembly to change the operable length of the strut for sizing the brace on a patient without the need for special tools or cutting of the strut. The adjustment assembly includes a biased adjustment mechanism t... | 06/10/2008 |
