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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8435196 | Adjustable closure system for an orthotic device and related methods Described herein is a closure system and methods for adjusting an orthotic device. The closure system can include a handle element, a take-up element configured to be removably received by the handle element, and a cord having a length and secured at one end to the ... | 05/07/2013 |
| 8430830 | Post operative pressure garment A compression garment for treating post operative patients involved in body contouring surgery and including a base structured for removable disposition in an operative position about the torso and other portions of the patient's body. The compression garment is dim... | 04/30/2013 |
| 8409122 | Back orthosis and orthotic method A lumbar orthosis that includes first and second, separate, opposing and mating front attachment panels; and a separate, laterally adjustable, rigid lumbar compression piece configured for positioning only at the rear of a wearer, wherein pulling of a cord causes th... | 04/02/2013 |
| 8382693 | Segmented orthosis with a pulley mechanism for fitting adjustment A segmented lumbosacral orthosis with mechanical advantage integrates two side members conjoined by cord threaded through an array of seamless tubes that are independently mounted and swivel from an axis point proximal to the end points of each tube. Each tube array... | 02/26/2013 |
| 8372023 | Highly adjustable lumbar brace A back brace is designed to custom fit a wearer in a multitude of different configurations. First, the back brace could have a lumbar support that is split into upper and lower sections that are connected to a flexible joint, allowing the lumbar support to bend towa... | 02/12/2013 |
| 8361003 | Systems, devices, and methods for diagnosing and treating conditions of the spine Systems, devices, and methods for diagnosing and treating conditions of the spine employ a garment for selectively positioning vertebrae of a spine of a supine individual, e.g., during diagnostic imaging of the spine. The garment affects movement of vertebrae that c... | 01/29/2013 |
| 8337440 | Reduced density foam for use in surfaces of orthotics Method and device for tailoring the density of a compressible, non-rebounding foam used in capturing anatomical impressions to account for the variations in body weights and sizes, the foam fabricated by the method or device and the custom surface fabricated using t... | 12/25/2012 |
| 8333768 | Method and apparatus for nonsurgical correction of chest wall deformities One embodiment of a method and apparatus for the correction of pectus excavatum, having two arch shaped braces (22), made of a rigid durable material, and connected by a flexible belt (42 and 34), each half having the ability of applying positiv... | 12/18/2012 |
| 8328742 | Adjustable orthopedic back brace An adjustable orthopedic back brace includes: a first side panel having a distal end and a proximal end; a second side panel having a distal end and a proximal end; a rotating gear in geared communication with a first rack gear, the first rack gear connected to the ... | 12/11/2012 |
| 8308670 | Adjustable extension compression posterior spinal orthosis and method A spinal orthosis and method of applying extension and compression forces onto a user spine includes a lumbo-sacral compression unit conforming to a portion of a user's torso and exerting an encircling compressive force to provide a hydraulic lift. A posterior spina... | 11/13/2012 |
| 8303528 | Orthopedic device for treatment of the back In an embodiment, an orthopedic device in the form of a lumbar support includes first and second elongate belt members, an anatomically shaped plate, and a closure system connecting the belt members to the plate. The closure system is arranged to move the belt membe... | 11/06/2012 |
| 8262598 | Frame for a hyperextension brace A hyperextension brace with a frame construction has adjustable upper and lower supports as well as adjustable side members. The frame comprises a sub-clavicula support and a pelvic and pubic support connected by side members. The height of the side members and the ... | 09/11/2012 |
| 8235925 | Back brace An application for a back brace for supporting both the abdomen and lower back of the user includes an abdominal support member and a lumbar support member having a convex dome facing inwardly towards the lumbar region of a wearer; the support members joined by two ... | 08/07/2012 |
| 8226588 | Stabilizing belt A stabilizing belt for use by a pair of riders riding a vehicle in tandem to provide a means for the back rider to stabilize himself or herself during the ride, the stabilizing belt comprising a pad, a belt to wrap around the pad and secure the pad to a wearer, and ... | 07/24/2012 |
| 8226587 | Pelvic anchor brace and spinal support The present invention relates to spinal support and brace devices configured to support the lower back and, more specifically the present invention relates to devices that anchor on portions of the pelvis and are configured to support and/or align one or more Lumbar... | 07/24/2012 |
| 8211043 | Method of caregiver assisting a person in need of assisted mobility and belted apparatus with multiple handles A stabilizing belt for use by a person in need of assisted mobility, the stabilizing belt comprising a pad, a belt to wrap around the pad and secure the pad to a wearer, and a pair of handles attached to the pad. The pad may be uniquely contoured to provide support ... | 07/03/2012 |
| 8192383 | Emergency stabilization of a fractured pelvis A hip-girdling pelvic sling device for maintaining a desired amount of tension surrounding a person's hips and pelvis to securely support and stabilize a pelvis that has been fractured. Areas of mating types of fastener material such as mating hook-bearing fastener ... | 06/05/2012 |
| 8182438 | Orthotic device One embodiment the device described herein relates to orthotic devices, and more particularly to a modular type body brace worn about a portion of the body, and one or more removably attached body panels associated with the body brace for supporting the portion of t... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182439 | Individual body support system A body support system having a frame with a vertical section that couples with a shoulder section and a hip section that are flexible and configured to fit over the shoulders and around a user's hips. The hip elements are coupled to the vertical section and allow li... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8172779 | Orthopedic device for treatment of the back In an embodiment, an orthopedic device in the form of a lumbar support includes first and second elongate belt members, an anatomically shaped plate, and a closure system connecting the belt members to the plate. The closure system is arranged to move the belt membe... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8147437 | Spinal orthosis to inhibit kyphosis and to minimize disk disease In one embodiment, a method of treating a patient includes attaching a shoulder unit to a left shoulder and a right shoulder of a patient, the shoulder unit including a left shoulder portion and a right shoulder portion; securing an anchoring device to a lower body ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8105256 | Post operative pressure garment A compression garment for treating post operative patients involved in body contouring surgery and structured for removable disposition in an operative position about the torso or other predetermined portion of the patient's body. The compression garment is dimensio... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8070701 | Apparatus and methods for preventing and/or healing pressure ulcers Protective devices, to protect a body part having a bony portion with a soft tissue layer between the bony portion and an outer skin layer, have an inner surface which conforms to the body part to be protected and are applied to the body part to reduce pressure exhi... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8066654 | Adjustable extension compression posterior spinal orthosis and method A spinal orthosis and method of applying extension and compression forces onto a user spine includes a lumbo-sacral compression unit conforming to a portion of a user's torso and exerting an encircling compressive force to provide a hydraulic lift. A posterior spina... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8066653 | Scoliosis brace having angle adjustment unit Disclosed is a scoliosis brace having an angle adjustment unit and a plurality of support units connected to one another so that the relative position can be changed to support different parts of a human body. The body is pressurized according to the relative positi... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8057417 | Lower back supporter A lower back supporter including a pair of flat anchor parts that come into contact with the lower back of a wearer with a specified space in between, a pair of anchor belts that wrap around the abdomen with the end portions connected to each other, a first and seco... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8034011 | Thoracic stabilizer A thoracic stabilizer for limiting anterior chest wall collapse includes a platform supporting a patient and a pair of lateral supports contacting opposite sides of the patient's chest wall and applying force to limit collapse of the chest wall. The force applied by... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8012113 | Spinal brace A spinal brace includes a flexible air injectable band configured to be disposed about a torso of a user and to provide traction to a spine of the user, at least one support panel configured to provide support by compression to at least a region of the torso, the at... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8007453 | Pelvic brace and collapsible stretcher The present invention relates to a device that can be used to brace the pelvic region of a patient and to a stretcher for bracing the pelvic region of a patient. The pelvic brace includes a plurality of bracing elements that can at least in part be wrapped around or... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7988652 | Joint brace adjustable device The present invention discloses a pivotal disc is pivotally coupled to a first brace and a second brace. The pivotal disc has a motion-limit member and a positioning member limiting the angle by which the second brace rotates with respect to the first brace with the... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7967767 | Method and apparatus for dynamic scoliosis orthosis The invention is a three-contact-point dynamic scoliosis orthosis (DSO) brace to aid physicians treating scoliosis. A pelvic mold and two pads, one positioned above the apex of the spine curvature, the other positioned orthogonal to the apex of the spine curvature p... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7927297 | Therapeutic treatment apparatus and method An improved treatment apparatus and method of using in which the device has plural protruding contact elements, each preferably having an undulating contact surface with one or more peaks. In one preferred embodiment, a plurality of contact elements are positioned s... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7914473 | Posture training device The invention resides in a posture training device comprising a signalling unit able to be worn longitudinally over a user's spine, the signalling unit having two ends that can be used to activate the signalling unit by tension being applied to either of the two end... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7905849 | Back brace frame with two individual power modules A waist support frame for a detachment type waist protecting belt to hold the vertebra region of a vertebra related patient is provided. The frame is comprised of two back rest frames, two Y-shape hinges, two power modules, two pullers, two sets of strings each of t... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7901371 | Posture correcting back brace The present invention is a device for promoting proper posture in the user wearing the device. The device properly corrects the user's posture when he is slouching his shoulder's forward, and is discrete and comfortable to wear. Two sides of the back plate of the in... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7883486 | Protective pad for use with an orthopedic brace A conformable pad (100) for use under an orthopedic brace includes an upper edge (101) having a straight dimension and a lower edge (108) having an uneven dimension with at least one wide section (101) and at least one narrow section (... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7878996 | Lumbar selective stabilization support/brace A lumbar support device and a selective stabilization support device for use in treating mechanical back pain. The lumbar support device includes a torso belt for positioning around the user's mid-section. At least two and typically three straps are also provided co... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7871388 | Posture improvement device and method of use Provided is a device for improving the posture of a patient comprising a garment and a pair of tension straps. The garment is configured to tightly envelope the patient's torso and the patient's upper arms. The garment has an inner surface, a front side and a back s... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7846119 | Therapeutic treatment apparatus and method An improved treatment apparatus and method of using in which the device has plural protruding contact elements, each preferably having an undulating contact surface with one or more peaks. In one preferred embodiment, a plurality of contact elements are positioned s... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7837639 | Adjustable brace for correcting a forward lean An adjustable brace is provided for correcting a forward lean to obtain an upright position. The brace includes an anterior frame having a chest pad bearing upon a chest area and thigh pads bearing upon thigh areas. The brace has a lumbar pad applied to the lumbar a... | 11/23/2010 |
