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Class 128/95.1 - TRUSS


Subclass of Class 128 - Surgery
Definition: Surgery in which an appliance presses on or treats a portion(s)
No. of patents: 28
Last issue date: 09/11/2007


NumberTitleIssue Date
7268290Tactile metronome
A tactile metronome for use by a musician generally includes a signal generator for producing an electrical signal according to a desired timing scheme and a tactile transducer in electrical communication with the signal generator. The tactile transducer, which may ...
09/11/2007
7195618Diaper for male pet
The present invention provides a diaper for a male pet which is not displaced even when the diaper is fitted on a male pet for a long time and can cover a urethral opening of the male pet and can surely capture urine or the like. A diaper for a male pet which is put...
03/27/2007
7086998Male exercise device
An exercise device for strengthening and enlargement of the penis includes a substantially helical spring including a first lever arm, a central spring section having one end integral with one end of the lever arm, and a second lever arm integral with a second end o...
08/08/2006
6868850Hernial truss
The abstract of the disclosure has been amended as follows: A hernial truss securely and constantly applies pressure to the herniated abdominal area of the patient while minimizing the pain and skin irritations during use. The hernial truss is formed with a f...
03/22/2005
6651649Method and device for treating equine hernias
A device and method for treating equine hernia wherein a manipulator element is held in place to exert pressure on the affected abdomen to thereby push the bowel into the abdominal cavity. Any movements made by the horse, especially as by the act of walki...
11/25/2003
6616581Biceps and triceps isolator
A muscle group isolation device for weightlifters, worn when performing weightlifting exercises primarily for the triceps and biceps to assist the weightlifter in maintaining proper arm position while exercising. The muscle group isolation device includes...
09/09/2003
6605052Corset
The invention relates to a corset for the treatment of a patient suffering from a back complaint, such as scoliosis, comprising a lower part to be supported by the hip, and an upper part to be fitted around the patient's chest. There is a flexible couplin...
08/12/2003
6506170Examination mitt
A mitt is made from three sheets of thin fabric arranged with first and second sheets stitched together along their edges so that facing surfaces of the two sheets slide readily over each other. A third sheet is fastened to at least one of the first two s...
01/14/2003
6422242Hernia belt
A hernia belt which is provided in two parts, comprising an abdominal belt portion, having a pair of leg straps which extend downwardly for passing between the legs of a wearer, and a separate back belt portion, which extends around the back of the wearer...
07/23/2002
5946727Touch enhancing mitt
A mitt enhances the sense of touch when worn on a hand of a user as an object is touched with the palm side of the fingertips. The apparatus is formed of an enclosure of first and second layer of a pliable and elastic material, a lubricant, and a third la...
09/07/1999
5599287Hyperextension orthotic apparatus useful for treating pain associated with spinal disorders
A hyperextension orthotic device is provided for treatment of back pain by causing uniform abdominal compression and hyperextension of the spinal column. The device includes a rigid brace having upper and lower pads for exerting pressure against the stern...
02/04/1997
5526803Male truss
A male truss for assisting in producing and maintaining an erection. A linear rigid member is mounted upon a loop capable of drawing the member into biasing contact against the dorsal side of the penis to restrict the flow of blood moving through the dors...
06/18/1996
5421324Male truss
A male truss for assisting in producing and maintaining an erection. A linear rigid member is mounted upon a loop capable of drawing the member into biasing contact against the dorsal side of the penis to restrict the flow of blood moving through the dors...
06/06/1995
5176131Back support
A back support (10) for providing abdominal and lumbosacral support has a waistband (11) of substantially unstretchable construction. An elastic band (30) is operatively connected to the outer surface of the waistband (11). The waistband has a generally V...
01/05/1993
5148549Back support with side openings and attached apron
A back support (10) for providing abdominal and lumbosacral support has a waistband (11) comprising a front panel (12) and a second panel (13). An elastic band (50) is operatively connected to the waistband (11). An apron member (40) is operatively connec...
09/22/1992
5060639Back support
A back support adapted to be worn about a person's waist comprises a resiliently compressible, flexible elongate back pad, a pair of resiliently compressible, flexible elongate side pads, and resiliently elastic, flexible strap means. The back pad and sid...
10/29/1991
5040524Back support
A back support (10) for providing abdominal and lumbosacral support has a waistband (11) of substantially unstretchable construction. An elastic band (30) is operatively connected to the outer surface of the waistband (11). The waistband has a generally V...
08/20/1991
4865026Sealing wound closure device
The device comprises a resilient, annular, adhesive-backed planar pad with a central opening, and a resilient protective covering which overlies this central opening. A manually operated control device is used to spread the resilient pad radially prior to...
09/12/1989
4787379Hernia 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
4691696Lumbar spinal brace
A lumbar spinal brace comprises a belt adaptable to be wrapped into a generally round shape having left and right hand halves and a central axis dividing said halves, a first bracing structure extending from the belt, a contact point defined by the first ...
09/08/1987
4689833Weight lifting belt
A weight lifting belt produced from two strips of leather, one strip being substantially elongated relative to the other and having an enlarged width over a portion thereof intermediate first and second narrow end portions, the first end portion being sub...
09/01/1987
4545370Kinetic back support belt
A back support belt formed of a relatively rigid material having a width of 31/2 to 6 inches and a method of limiting the movement of a person in preventing lower back injury are disclosed. The belt reduces risk of lower back injury by restricting movemen...
10/08/1985
4416272Combination underpant and hernial truss
A combination underpant and hernial truss comprises a brief having front, rear and crotch portions with spaced leg holes. A truss pad is attached to the front portion and protrudes inwardly of the brief to engage and support a herniated abdominal area. An...
11/22/1983
4348774Weight lifter's belt
A weight lifter's belt fabricated from leather which is lined with a thin layer of foamed flexible plastic having a Shore A Durometer hardness of between about 10 and 25, the liner being attached to the inner surface of the belt by a flexible adhesive. Th...
09/14/1982
4275718Pelvic device
A pelvic device which includes a pair of pads, one pad of which can be located in opposed relationship to the pubic bone and the other pad in opposed relationship to the lower sacrum. Each pad is rotatably connected to a connecting bar. Each connecting ba...
06/30/1981
4216130Bauxite as flame-retardant filler for polymer compositions
Bauxites are rendered compatible with polymer compositions employed in the carpet industry. Suitable bauxites, which can be employed as flame-retarding fillers, are characterized by a surface area of less than about 12 m2 /g, a pH in aqueous su...
08/05/1980
4211219Preventive medical body brace for a person lifting or carrying weights
This invention is a device that, in effect, extends the pelvic bones to support the load-bearing of a person or to carry other loads applied to the suprapelvic structure and therefore to reduce forces resultant on the lumbosacral area by transmitting part...
07/08/1980
3970081Tennis elbow brace
A support to be worn on the arm near the elbow joint for reducing pain in the elbow joint associated with the condition of tennis elbow. The support includes a tubular sleeve of one-way stretch fabric. An inelastic strap is stitched to the sleeve and enci...
07/20/1976
 
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