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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7328707 | Implant system and method for bulking tissue A system for placing an implant in the body includes an elongated member having at least one inner lumen extending from a proximal end portion of the member to an opening in a distal end portion of the member. At least one compressible implant is in the inner lumen ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7150721 | Knee brace with dynamic counterforce Braces for applying dynamic forces and methods for applying dynamic forces on limbs are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a brace has an upper frame, a lower frame, a hinge coupling the upper frame to the lower frame, a hydraulic pump, and a bladder. The upper fr... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7141713 | Method for reducing pressure damage to skin of a person, and corresponding skin protective devices A method for reducing pressure damage to skin of a person includes determining a location on the person susceptible to pressure damage, and adhesively securing a skin protective device to the location. The skin protective device includes a substrate having an inner ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7093599 | Gels, composites, and health care articles Gel and gel composites health care articles, including masks, pads, blood bags, tubings, male and female tubing connectors, and needle protector sheath. ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 6576808 | Apparatus and method to protect an implanted medical device or wound An apparatus and method for protecting an implanted medical device such as a catheter or ostomy stoma from the force exerted by wearing a seatbelt or other strap by placing an annular shaped structure over the top of the medical device to bridge the seatb... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6398810 | Breast prosthesis A breast form receivable in the cup of a brassiere includes a breathable padded casing selectively filled with a flowable aggregate so as to substantially and comfortably conform to the chest cavity of a wearer, thereby being responsive to the movements o... | 06/04/2002 |
| 5865166 | Orthopedic cushion A cushion or pad for orthopedic applications is disclosed. The cushion or pad comprises a bladder filled with a combination of spherical objects in a lubricant and an inflatable air bladder. The inflation of the air bladder is used to properly position an... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5528771 | Back support A back support to be worn by sufferers on their bodies comprises a patch of fur having a shape with a contour including an uppermost widest side, two lateral sides extending downwardly from the uppermost side and converging toward one another, and a small... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5209718 | Pressure applying bandage or drsssing for superficial wounds A disposable pressure applying bandage for superficial wounds comprises a pad, for placement on a wound, a flexible arcuate member having its convex surface against the pad, and adhesive material extending over the arcuate member, for attachement of the a... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5170781 | Protective bandage having improved impact protection A protective bandage for covering a wound or other sensitive body area. A fluid-filled bubble means is positioned centrally of the bandage and is adapted to overlie the sensitive body area to protect it against impacts, to reduce the pain of impacts, and ... | 12/15/1992 |
| 4787379 | Hernia healing truss This invention is related to a hernia healing truss which is a belt with a flexible and bendable metal spring sheet inside. On one end of the belt, there is a pad, while on the other end, there is an elastic band and an inverted "U"[shaped metal hook to h... | 11/29/1988 |
| 4294239 | Steady support abdominal splint A steady support abdominal splint comprises a pad shaped to conform to the human abdomen and a strap attached to the pad for wrapping around the waist of a surgery patient and holding the pad against the abdomen, thus directing pressure about and lending ... | 10/13/1981 |
