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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7360544 | Inhibition action incontinence device and method A method and apparatus for minimizing fecal incontinence in a subject, is disclosed. An inhibition action incontinence device includes a truncated cone with an angled concavity at a top portion. The truncated cone is positioned at the external opening of the anal ca... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7211059 | Hemorrhoid treatment device A hemorrhoid massage device has a unitary body with a first end and a second end. The first end has a size suitable for fitting into a human rectum. The body has a middle section and a concave section. Each of the middle section and the concave section has a length ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7137973 | Post tumescent liposuction absorption pad garments Garments that are an absorption pad holding system used during post tumescent liposuction drainage recovery. These garments with rows of inside pockets will secure retail maxi pads and/or medical pads in a, but not limited to, stretchable, breathable, leak proof and... | 11/21/2006 |
| 6868850 | Hernial 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 |
| 6622719 | Hernia brief Disclosed is an improved hernia device which includes an undergarment brief having front, side, rear and crotch portions defining spaced leg openings wherein the front portion has one or two truss pads supported from its inner surface to protrude inwardly... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6352074 | Belt for fixing pelvis The present invention provides a belt for fixing a pelvis having a length which is adjustable to a user's physique. The belt suspends patches, made of rubber or soft pliable synthetic resin, on the right and left concavities located between the right and ... | 03/05/2002 |
| 5085211 | Plaster cast mold and liner An improved method and apparatus is disclosed for constructing a stronger body cast using a mold and a replaceable liner to provide a passage for the elimination of bodily wastes and to further protect the cast from being soiled by bodily wastes.... | 02/04/1992 |
| 4932397 | Hemorrhoidal treatment device A therapeutic rectal device for alleviating the discomfort of hemorrhoids by protecting the irritated anorectal surfaces from pressure and friction. The rectal device is horseshoe shaped and includes a resilient covering surrounding a core element of mall... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4926845 | Sacrum support device A sacrum support device for use by individuals when performing sit-up exercises provides a protective flexible rubber pad. In a first embodiment, the pad is supported between a waist encircling strap and a pair of leg encircling straps by two pairs of sup... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4802469 | Therapeutic body suit The invention is a therapeutic body suit designed to produce therapeutic pressure on the abdominal and lower abdominal body areas as an aid to healing after certain types of surgery including: liposuction abdominal plasty; hysterectomy; cesarean section; ... | 02/07/1989 |
| 4761843 | Hemorrhoid seat cushion A hemorrhoid supporting pad assembly comprises a pad on a supporting surface which may be a seat cushion assembly. The pad is formed from a flexible envelope partially filled with a fluid. The pad is positioned on the supporting surface beneath a seated p... | 08/09/1988 |
| 4709431 | Dual crowned hemorrhoid support seat cushion A hemorrhoid relief cushion is constructed with aligned, elongated, convexly elevated portions of different size to reduce inventory requirements by half and also reduce the number of fabrication molds needed for making a complete inventory of cushion siz... | 12/01/1987 |
| 4702237 | Hemorrhoid retainers A flexible yet strong member having an adhesive on one side which can be secured to the anal area to physically hold the hemorrhoids within the anal orifice with the member including means such as orifices to permit bowel gas or flatulence to rapidly esca... | 10/27/1987 |
| 4660238 | Hemorrhoid seat cushion A hemorrhoid supporting pad, preferably associated with a seat cushion assembly, is formed from a flexible envelope partially filled with a fluid. The pad is positioned beneath a seated person. Portions of the envelope extend beneath the ischial tuberosit... | 04/28/1987 |
| 4524760 | Sexual aid A device is provided for wearing during sexual intercourse including a waist band which can be fastened around a person's waist and leg bands for fastening around that person's thighs, the waist and thigh bands being connected together by nonextensible ma... | 06/25/1985 |
| 4290420 | Stress incontinence diagnostic and treatment device An apparatus for diagnosing and treating stress urinary incontinence includes a belt surrounding the patient's trunk, a support plate on the belt, parallel tubes on the plate, and a generally U-shaped, downwardly opening pressure member having bent portio... | 09/22/1981 |
| 4076020 | Veterinary appliance A veterinary appliance useful for treatment of edematous tissue, such as an edematous prolapsed bovine cervix, includes a flexible band member adapted to fit around the edematous tissue. One end of the band member is affixed to a housing and the other end... | 02/28/1978 |
| 4059103 | Abdominal and hernia support This invention relates to a support intended primarily to prevent abdominal and/or inguinal hernias from bulging while the garment is worn. The garment consists of a one-piece, approximately I-shaped fabric with a front and rear area connected by a narrow... | 11/22/1977 |
| 4014044 | Protective device A protective device particularly suited for use by male athletes characterized by a guard for protecting the pelvic organs including a protective cup configured to be positioned in protective relation with the groin of the wearer, a plate adapted to be re... | 03/29/1977 |