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Document | Title | Date |
20080228117 | Apparatus for the treatment of arm disorders and the methods of using same - A method treating the symptoms of tendonitis, arthritis, capsulities, lymphedema and ganglion cysts in the arm of a user which involves the steps of placing a pressure imparting device around selected portions of the user's arm and applying controlled pressure to the discrete areas of the skin directly overlying the selected portions. The pressure imparting device includes two discrete compression plates that are placed around selected portions of the user's arm and are drawn toward one another to apply bipolar transaxial compression of equal magnitude simultaneously to discrete areas of the skin directly overlying the selected portions. | 09-18-2008 |
20080234614 | Injury immobilization device - A device is provided that is capable of being mounted on both sides of an injured joint to immobilize the joint, typically as a means of providing emergency care to a patient. The inventive device has plates that are pivotally attached to each other so that the device can be placed against the patient's body and secured to body parts that are on opposing sides of the injured joint, without substantially moving the injured joint. In this manner, additional trauma, pain and/or injury to the patient is avoided or minimized while emergency care is being provided. According to one aspect of the invention, the apparatus has a first plate adapted for engaging a limb of the body, and a second plate adapted for engaging a body part to which the limb is connected via the injured joint. The first plate has a first end portion, and the second plate has a second end portion. The apparatus also has a lockable joint connecting the first end portion of the first plate and the second end portion of the second plate. | 09-25-2008 |
20090043232 | Sterile Tensor Cravats And Methods For Storing And Deploying Same - An articulated, adjustable, and lockable alignment arm, and associated extensions and accessories, which are user manipulable to model the size and shape of the fractured limb of a patient in the field. The alignment arm is adjusted for proper orientation by setting it over the injury, and then locking the arm into a selected orientation which models the patient's limb around the area of the injury. Next, first and second arm extenders and protective end pads are used to expand the effective size of the alignment arm to form a custom splint structure. Lastly, the splint structure is secured to the patient's injured limb through the use of flexible cravats. The cravats are self-sterilizing, stored so that their sterility is maintained, and deployed so that only the sterile portion of the cravat comes into contact with a patient's skin. | 02-12-2009 |
20090281470 | REINFORCED SUPPORT DEVICE - This invention relates to a reinforced support device suitable for the protection of a body part against overextension. In particular, this invention relates to a device comprising at least one reinforcement spine used to protect a body part against overextension and a plate disposed below a portion of the spine used to provide additional support and comfort. The reinforcement spine can flex in direction of the body part's natural movement and is substantially inflexible in the direction of overextension. Together, the reinforcement spine and plate prevent overextension of the protected body part and disperse the incident forces by transferring those forces from the reinforcement spine to the plate. | 11-12-2009 |
20100010407 | SPLINT, PARTICULARLY FOR THE WRIST, AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR | 01-14-2010 |
20100016771 | PRECUT ADHESIVE BODY SUPPORT ARTICLES AND SUPPORT SYSTEM - The invention provides an adhesive support article for supporting a body part of a user. A single-sided stretchable adhesive tape blank is precut into a sheet having a central anchoring portion and a plurality of outwardly extending fingers. The sheet is marked with visual indicators to guide the user of the support article for applying the central anchoring portion onto a first exterior surface of the body part and for stretching the fingers before adhering them at a predetermined distance away from the central anchoring portion. The adhesive support article can also be provided in a support system with at least one corresponding body landmark article, providing further guidance for applying the support article to the desired body part. | 01-21-2010 |
20100022927 | BODY LIMB CAST WITH KEY ADJUSTABLE OUTER CAGE AND INNER FOAM SUPPORT MEMBERS FOR MAINTAINING BREATHE-ABILITY - A body limb cast including an elbow or knee joint supporting element having a first perimeter edge and a second opposite perimeter edge. A first splint subassembly is secured in engaging and extending fashion from the first perimeter edge, a second splint subassembly secured in engaging and extending fashion from the second perimeter edge of the joint supporting element. Cushioning elements extend from an inside of each splint subassembly and support the surfaces of a patient's limb upon assembly of the joint supporting element and splints. The splint subassemblies each further include a plurality of individual, lengthwise extending and assembleable members extending around a perimeter about the patient's limb. | 01-28-2010 |
20100063431 | SPLINT FOR ORTHOPEDICS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed is a splint for orthopedics for supporting the affected part of a patient suffering from a fracture or a sprain. A splint includes a support having 500-1500 g/D of polyester non-woven fabric coated with a water-curable resin, an aluminum casing having a combination of polyethylene, aluminum and nylon (or polyester) in a pouch form to completely prevent the permeation of water so as to prevent the affected part from festering due to water, and a skin-protecting layer having polypropylene non-woven fabric and an outer surface layer having 200-400 g/D of polyester, polypropylene or nylon, which are sequentially formed on the support. Unlike conventional splints for orthopedics which include a skin contact layer, a surface layer, and a support therebetween, the splint of the invention has a structure in which the support is directly packed with an aluminum casing, and an outer surface layer and a skin-protecting layer are provided thereon. | 03-11-2010 |
20100076357 | PROSTHETIC SLEEVE - The invention is a sleeve for application to a human extremity. The sleeve has a tubular structure with distal and proximal openings, a pre-flexed section between the openings, and distal and proximal contact zones on opposing sides of the pre-flexed section. At least the distal contact zone extends from the pre-flexed section in a conically tapering manner. A distal end zone is disposed between the distal contact zone and the distal end. The distal end zone may also be conically tapered toward the distal end, and in one embodiment has a different degree of taper that the distal contact zone. | 03-25-2010 |
20100081976 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ANALGESIC IMMOBILIZATION OF FRACTURED RIBS | 04-01-2010 |
20100191162 | APPENDAGE SPLINT - In an embodiment, an appendage splint is disclosed. The appendage splint may include or comprise a support member including a lateral member configured to wrap and couple with a portion of the support member. | 07-29-2010 |
20100191163 | Dynamic-response, anatomical bandaging system and methodology - A dynamic-response anatomical bandaging system and methodology utilizing a limb-wrappable, layered, dynamic-response, bandaging expanse which includes a dynamic-response, pressure-applying layer displaying a compressive-load versus compression-deflection behavior which is characterized by a curve having a substantially linear region in which a major change in compression deflection relates to an anatomically insignificant change in compressive load. The system and methodology also feature, relative to use of the bandaging expanse, freely attachable and detachable, dynamic-response (a) splinting structure, and (b) expanse-edge-overlap wrap-closure tensioning structure. | 07-29-2010 |
20100198124 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE JOINT MOTION OF A USER BASED ON A MEASURED PHYSIOLOGICAL PROPERTY - In one embodiment, the apparatus for controlling the motion of a joint of a user includes a physiological sensor that measures a physiological property of the user, an orthosis that controls the motion of the joint of the user, an orthosis sensor that monitors a physical property of the orthosis, and a processing unit that processes data from the physiological sensor and from the orthosis sensor. In another embodiment, the method for controlling the motion of a joint of a user includes measuring a physiological property of the user with a physiological sensor, controlling motion of the joint of the user with an orthosis, monitoring a physical property of the orthosis with an orthosis sensor, and processing data from the physiological sensor and from the orthosis sensor. | 08-05-2010 |
20100241040 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR TRANSCUTANEOUSLY TRANSFERRING ENERGY - An apparatus for transcutaneously transferring an amount of energy to an implantable orthopaedic device includes a primary coil. The primary coil has a resonant frequency matched to a resonant frequency of a secondary coil, which may form part of the implantable orthopaedic device. The primary coil may have an aperture configured to receive a portion of a patient's body or may include a substantially “C”-shaped core. A power circuit may be coupled with the primary coil to provide power to the coil. The apparatus may also include a wireless receiver, a measuring device, and/or a display. | 09-23-2010 |
20100262052 | BRACING AND ELECTROSTIMULATION FOR ARTHRITIS - A system for treating arthritis includes at least one joint stabilizing assembly for providing relief from arthritis. At least one signal transmission element engagement member is operatively connected to the joint stabilizing assembly for connecting a signal transmission element. At least one signal transmission element is supported by the at least one signal transmission element engagement member. An electrostimulation unit, electrically connected to the signal transmission element produces a signal for improving the overall function of an arthritic joint. The electrostimulation unit used in conjunction with the joint stabilizing assembly provides a synergistic effect, which results in optimized joint treatment versus using either the joint stabilizing assembly or electrostimulation unit alone. | 10-14-2010 |
20110040222 | ORTHOPEDIC AUXILIARY AID COMPRISING AN INTRODUCEABLE FUNCTIONAL ELEMENT - The invention relates to an orthopedic auxiliary aid such as a bandage, orthesis, splint, support, compressive clothing and/or knitted item or similar for the therapy or support of corresponding body parts, comprising a functional element have additional therapeutic effects. Said orthopedic auxiliary aid is a compressive knitted part that comprises at least one receiving device for the additional functional element and at least one opening that is embedded in the knitted item allowing access to the receiving device, said opening does not negatively modify the compression properties of the auxiliary aid. | 02-17-2011 |
20110071448 | LIQUID IMPERMEABLE MATERIAL - A liquid impermeable material comprising a layer of vapour permeable viscoelastic polymer gel, applications of said material, a composite material comprising said material and a method of producing said material. | 03-24-2011 |
20110112451 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LIMITING BODY MOTION USING EXOSKELETAL PIECES COUPLED WITH LIMITING CONNECTORS - Disclosed are a system and method for limiting body or joint motion using exoskeletal pieces coupled with limiting connectors. In an exemplary system, a plurality of exoskeletal pieces are attached to various positions on a wearer's body proximate to a joint or body location on or within the wearer's body. The joint or body location is selected as requiring limited motion based on, for example, the goal of avoiding causing or exacerbating bodily injury. Once so attached, limiting connectors coupling the plurality of exoskeletal pieces allow free motion or natural motion in one or more degrees of freedom of the joint or body location within certain limits, but prevent free motion outside those limits. | 05-12-2011 |
20120059295 | MYOFASCIAL STRAP - A method of treating a patient with a strap is provided. The method includes providing a strap including a retainer portion, a base portion opposing the retainer portion, a foam layer having a first surface, and a fabric layer having a second surface, the foam layer having an elasticity greater than the fabric layer, contacting a body portion of a patient with the first surface, and retaining the strap against the body portion by connecting the retainer portion to the second surface. | 03-08-2012 |
20120101417 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR CUSTOM FITTED PRODUCTS - A composite material | 04-26-2012 |
20120109031 | SUPPORT BANDAGE - The invention relates to a support bandage ( | 05-03-2012 |
20120136291 | Correcting Misshaped Ears - A system and method for correcting misshaped ears using a base section defining an opening dimensioned to accommodate the passage of the ear through the opening and a top section releasably engageable with the base section defining a compartment therebetween. A first stint can be arranged on an anterior surface of the base section to maintain a desired anatomic shape of the ear essentially in an area of the antihelix and the superior limb of the triangular fossa. A second stint can be placed in an area of the scapha of the ear to maintain a desired contour of the scaphal area. A conchal stint can be placed in the concha to maintain a desired anatomic shape of the concha. The top section can be engaged to maintain a desired amount of stabilizing pressure on the ear, the first stint, the second stint, and conchal stint. | 05-31-2012 |
20120184886 | RELIEF MEMBER - A relief member is described. The relief member is suitable for engaging a support member adapted to support a subject's body part and includes a relief member body which includes a body thickness and comprises a relief member body plane disposed along a selected body axis; and an engagement means integral with the relief member body and adapted to engage with a support member, the engagement means being movable between a first configuration and an engagement configuration, the engagement means in the first configuration being disposed within extremity boundaries of the body thickness or is disposed substantially within the same plane as the relief member body plane, and the engagement means when in the engagement configuration extending outside the extremity boundaries of the body thickness or outside the relief member body plane to releasably engage the relief member to the support member. | 07-19-2012 |
20120203153 | SECURE ADJUSTABLE ORTHOTIC DEVICE - A secure adjustable orthotic device having multiple brace portions and one or more locking mechanisms. One locking mechanism is a level moving buckle comprising a top member, a locking member and a base member. The locking member is adapted to engage and disengage an inserted strap in response to the longitudinal movement of the top member relative to the base member. The level moving buckle inhibits accidental longitudinal movement of the inserted strap when the top member is in a locked position. | 08-09-2012 |
20120245499 | DONNING POTENTIATING SUPPORT WITH EXPANDABLE FRAMEWORK FASTENED TO GARMENT - A method of donning a potentiating support for a hinge joint of a body 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 the body, the framework defining a plurality of permanent openings extending therethrough regardless of whether the support is donned; applying tension at points of the framework such that the framework is expanded and the framework is tensioned in its abutment with the area of the body, said step of applying tension being performed by pulling on one or more fastening components that are attached at one or more points to said framework; and affixing each of the fastening components to the garment while applying tension to the framework to secure the expanded framework in its forced abutment with the area of the body. | 09-27-2012 |
20120271209 | NASAL SEPTAL SPLINT AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - A splint for use in stabilizing the nasal septum of a subject following the completion of a septoplasty procedure has a longitudinal axis and is formed of a substantially rigid sheet having a longitudinal length, an anterior end, and a posterior end. The sheet is labeled with a plurality of guide markings that guide a user in shaping the splint prior to implantation of the splint within a nasal passage of the subject. | 10-25-2012 |
20120277644 | Vacuum Splint - A vacuum splint for maintaining a person in an immobilized state includes a flexible airtight casing upon which a patient is placed. The casing has an internal chamber that contains a large number of beads. Valves are provided to develop a vacuum within the chamber to convert the casing from a relatively soft, flexible state to a rigid, evacuated state. A semi-rigid member spans the length of the vacuum splint that resists longitudinal compression when air is evacuated from the chamber. The semi-rigid member also retains sufficient longitudinal and lateral flexibility such that it allows the vacuum splint to be molded to various patient positions and folded or rolled up when not in an evacuated state. The head end of the vacuum splint includes two protrusions that extend upward. When in an evacuated state, these protrusions extend over either side of a patient's head thereby providing support and protection. | 11-01-2012 |
20120296247 | Dynamic Support Apparatus and System - A control unit system. The system includes a control unit which includes a control unit charging interface, at least one magnet located proximate to the control unit charging interface, at least one actuator, a detachable manifold including at least one magnet, fluidly coupled to the at least one actuator, a pump connected to the at least one actuator for causing actuation thereof, and a control system for controlling the pump, wherein the control system controls the pump to actuate the at least one actuator at least in response to a signal received by the control system. The system also includes a recharging device configured to receive the control unit, the recharging device including a reed switch, wherein when the magnet in the control unit is located proximate to the reed switch, the switch is activated. | 11-22-2012 |
20120316482 | ORTHOTIC BONE STIMULATOR - The invention relates to an orthotic bone stimulator and the methods of use pertaining thereto. | 12-13-2012 |
20130035620 | TEMPORARY SPLINT - A splint in a flat, two dimensional condition and formable into a rigid, three-dimensional structure is disclosed. A first support panel is formed of a rigid material in an initially-flat condition and has at least one elongate weakness zone extending along a longitudinal axis and a second support panel is formed of a rigid material in an initially-flat condition and has at least one elongate weakness zone extending along a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the at least one elongate weakness zone of the first support panel, and is asymmetrically-attached to or formed with one end to an adjacent one end of the first support panel. Cooperating pivot attachment members are provided on the one end of first support panel and the one end of the first support panel. The first support panel and the second support panel are adapted to be folded into a three-dimensional structure. | 02-07-2013 |
20130035621 | FIXING ELEMENT AND USE OF SUCH A FIXING ELEMENT FOR FIXING AN OBJECT, PARTICULARLY APPENDAGES - The invention relates to a fixing element ( | 02-07-2013 |
20130046217 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A CHANNEL THROUGH AN ORTHOPEDIC CAST - An appliance which removably stores a portion of a catheter and an adapter, where the indwelling portion of catheter is still inside the body tissue of a patient. The appliance has an aperture that permits connection of a vacuum source such as hospital suction. When the appliance containing the catheter is held against the portion of the body including the indwelling site of the catheter, the vacuum source is applied, having a tendency to hold the appliance in place against the body. An orthopedic cast can be fabricated around the appliance, after which time the vacuum can be deactivated and the appliance can be removed, revealing a channel formed in the orthopedic cast. Through the channel, the distal portion of the catheter and the adapter can be accessed, facilitating continued post-operative anesthesia, easy visual inspection for signs of infection or dislodgment of the catheter and permitting easy removal when needed. | 02-21-2013 |
20130060178 | TEXTILE BANDAGE - The invention relates to a textile bandage with a bandage body ( | 03-07-2013 |
20130131565 | SMART BANDS ELASTIC BANDAGES - An elastic bandage having an elongated length in which the bandage has a portion that extends along its length that is of a shade of a color that is a function of the amount the material is stretched, representing either a loose fit, a firm fit, or a tight fit. A novel color chart may be used with the elastic bandage that includes different shades printed thereon to assist the user during wrapping of the bandage around a part of a body. The elastic bandage may further include a second portion that extends along its length that is of a color different from the first portion and wherein, upon completion of a proper wrapping of the bandage, most of the first color of the first portion is visible and nearly none of the second color of the second portion is visible. The elastic bandage may further have a different color on its opposite side wherein the user places that opposite side down, toward the body part to be wrapped, and then upon completion of wrapping, an enclosure mechanism can properly be used to prevent the bandage from unraveling. | 05-23-2013 |
20130253392 | Protective Brace - A protective brace has a base strap, an annular pressure strap and a fastening member. The base strap includes a first end and a second end. The pressure strap is secured to the first end of the base strap and is movable through the second end of the base strap. The fastening member is movably mounted on the pressure strap and includes a fastening surface. The fastening surface faces the first end of the base strap and is fastened detachably to the pressure strap or the base strap. For a user to wear the protective brace, the base strap is first wrapped around a body part and the fastening member is then operated to make the pressure strap wrapped around the base strap and is fastened to the pressure strap or the base strap. Therefore, the protective brace can be easily worn on the user's body. | 09-26-2013 |
20130253393 | ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR A JOINT MECHANISM - The invention relates to an adjusting device having a first element ( | 09-26-2013 |
20130331751 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - A strap tab assembly has a strap tab defining a substantially square-shaped locking hole located generally at a first end, and an elongated slot on a second end. The strap tab assembly includes a top cap defining a top cover, a square-shaped locking projection corresponding in shape to the locking hole, and a female portion forming a center channel and extending beyond and concentric with the locking projection. A bottom cap has a male portion adapted for being received in the center channel of the female portion to engage the top cap. The locking projection extends beyond the periphery of the female portion, and is configured and dimensioned to correspond to and engage an inner periphery of the locking hole. | 12-12-2013 |
20140005583 | Anti-Migration Pad for an Orthopedic Brace | 01-02-2014 |
20140012170 | Modular Articulating Splint - A modular articulating splint includes flat slats; a covering that surrounds the slats and holds them in a fixed position spaced apart from each other so that adjacent slats can fold over atop one another to form a stacked deck of slats for storage; and a fabric hook-and-loop fastener for each slat so that the hook portion is affixed to the covering within the width of each slat on a first side and the loop portion is affixed to the covering within the width of each slat on the opposite side. | 01-09-2014 |
20140052036 | Back brace frame with one power module - A waist supporting back brace 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, one power module, one puller, one string that is engaged and connects two parts (left and right) of the power module, and two set of broad bands. Each part of the power module is equipped with four pairs of string conveying mini rollers. Pluralities of gear teeth are developed on the surface of the string conveying mini rollers along the vertical axis thereof. Upper and lower corner of the teeth is rounded to minimize friction between the roller and the power module when a wearer put on the frame and fasten. | 02-20-2014 |
20140058303 | Padding Assembly for an Orthopedic Brace Selectively Configurable for Creating a Wound Bridge - A padding assembly has two bridging segments and a base pad. The base pad is attachable to an orthopedic brace while the first bridging segment is releasably attached to a mounting substrate on the base pad and the other bridging segment is releasably attached to the same mounting substrate or to another mounting substrate on the brace. The attached bridging segments are spaced apart from one another and the resulting space between them, termed a wound bridge area, has a thickness substantially less than that of the padding assembly at the first bridging segment or that of the other bridging segment. | 02-27-2014 |
20140135670 | TENDON SUPPORTING BAND - A tendon strap for engaging adjacent a joint of a user including a flexible tubular member ( | 05-15-2014 |
20140180185 | USE OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES IN THE MANUFACTURE OF CUSTOM ORTHOSES - A method for manufacturing a custom orthosis, such as an ankle brace, includes use of scanning processes. A digital model of a surface may be applied to a digital orthosis model to define a custom digital orthosis model. The digital model and, thus, the custom digital orthosis model may include one or more standard features. The custom digital orthosis model may be used with an automated manufacturing process to make some or all of the custom orthosis. In some embodiments, additive manufacturing processes may be used to form a portion or all of the custom orthosis. | 06-26-2014 |
20140207037 | INTENTION-BASED THERAPY DEVICE AND METHOD - A method for controlling movement using an active powered device including an actuator, joint position sensor, muscle stress sensor, and control system. The device provides primarily muscle support although it is capable of additionally providing joint support (hence the name “active muscle assistance device”). The device is designed for operation in several modes to provide either assistance or resistance to a muscle for the purpose of enhancing mobility, preventing injury, or building muscle strength. The device is designed to operate autonomously or coupled with other like device(s) to provide simultaneous assistance or resistance to multiple muscles. | 07-24-2014 |
20140221889 | CLOSURE DEVICES FOR MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS - Closure devices that may be used for various articles, such as braces, medical devices, shoes, clothing, apparel, and the like. The closure devices may include a tightening mechanism that may function as a handle that allows an individual to wrap an article around body part, couple the article about the body part, and then tension or tighten the article using a single hand. | 08-07-2014 |
20140243719 | Neonatal splint - A Neonatal set of splints has a set of splints wherein each one is shaped according to the member to be immobilized: A hand splint, an arm splint, an external right foot or internal left foot splint, an internal right foot or external left foot splint. | 08-28-2014 |
20140257156 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR AUTOMATIC CLOSURE OF MEDICAL DEVICES - According to an embodiment, a brace may include a motorized tensioning device, a tensioning member operationally coupled with the motorized tensioning device to tighten the brace about the limb, and a control unit communicatively coupled with the motorized tensioning device to control adjustment of a tension of the tensioning member. A method for providing therapy with the brace fitted about a limb may include communicating a first instruction from the control unit to the motorized tensioning device to adjust the tension of the tensioning member according to a therapeutic regimen that is designed to aid in recovery of the limb via repetitive movement of the limb. | 09-11-2014 |
20140276299 | Strapping System for Securing an Orthopedic Brace to the Body - A strapping system for retaining a rigid support member of an orthopedic brace in a desired utilitarian position on a body of a wearer is provided which includes a strap having a first strap end, a second strap end and an intermediate strap point between the strap ends. The strap is operatively configured to follow a strap path having a first connection point, a second connection point and a third connection point sequentially positioned on the support member. The first strap end is attached to the first connection point and the strap extends from the first connection point around the body of the wearer to the second connection point where the intermediate strap point is attached thereto. The strap is redirected at the second connection point in an opposing direction and extends back around the body of the wearer to the third connection point where the second strap end is attached thereto. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276300 | ORTHOPEDIC SLEEVE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The invention relates to an orthopedic sleeve ( | 09-18-2014 |
20150105708 | STRAP STICKER FOR BODY ADHESION - A strap sticker for body adhesion is provided with an outer layer and an inner layer of different elastic coefficients, and an observation well running through both the inner layer and the outer layer, a well cross section profile of the observation well and a level for inner layer material coming out from the observation well changing with a force bearing status of a body of the strap sticker. Thereby, naked eyes may be used to identify directly a force bearing extension level of the strap sticker to meet the purpose of home use. | 04-16-2015 |
20150126917 | TENSIONING DEVICE FOR ORTHOSES - A tensioning device for orthoses for supporting and maintaining the function of the human body, particularly orthoses surrounding a part of the body or the body, such as back orthoses. The tensioning device allows for an individual, segmental adjustment of the supporting effect through individually, separately designed pulley assemblies comprising at least one deflection roller and a lockable reel. | 05-07-2015 |
20150133839 | TENSIONING DEVICE FOR ORTHOSES - A tensioning device for orthoses for supporting and maintaining the function of the human body, particularly body-encompassing back orthoses, allows for an individual, segmental adjustment of the supporting effect through individually, separately designed pulley assemblies which can be attached individually and height-adjustably to a backplate designed as central element. | 05-14-2015 |
20150148723 | Decorated Braces, Bandages, and Clips Thereof - Decorated braces, bandages, and clips thereof are provided herein. More specifically, provided herein is a support brace comprising a fabric material formed in a cylindrical shape to provide support to a body part, the fabric material defining a top opening and a bottom opening, and one or more decorative elements applied to an outer surface of the brace to decorate the brace. Also provided herein is a decorated support bandage set comprising a support bandage strip, one or more decorative elements applied to the support bandage strip over at least a portion of the support bandage strip, and one or more decorated clips, each decorated clip comprising a top having a decorative element, and a bottom having protruding teeth to engage a surface of the decorated bandage wrap to secure an end of the support bandage strip against itself after it is wrapped about a person. | 05-28-2015 |
20150297384 | BRACE STRUCTURE - A brace structure wearable at limb joints of a human operator is provided. The brace structure may include the central coverage area defined as an annular space by a circular knitted fabric object. A first adjustment band may extend from one end of the first stable area to be adhered to the first sticky surface. A second sticky surface and a second adjustment band may extend from one end of the second stable area to be adhered to the second sticky surface. The first stable area and the second stable area could be maintained at the upper end and the lower end of the limb joints when the first and second adjustment bands adhere to the sticky surfaces, so that the central coverage area could be maintained at the joints. | 10-22-2015 |
20150342773 | TOES AND FINGERS CAP FOR USE WITH A CAST OR SPLINT - A cast and splint finger and toe cap is disclosed. The finger and toe cap is intended for combination with a splint, plaster or fiberglass cast of the type which is applied to the hand or foot of a fracture patient leaving the fingers or toes uncovered and protected. The cap comprises two elongated linear members each defining a plurality of flexible hinges and ridge protrusions along their length wherein the members are connected together for rotation. In use, these members are rotated and partially bent using the hinges for attachment using the ridge protrusions to opposite sides at the end of the cast whereby the cap protects a patient's digital extremities during orthopedic healing by forming a protective cage. | 12-03-2015 |
20150351949 | ORTHOPEDIC SUPPORT PAD ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING PERMANENT RELIEF ZONES - A pad assembly comprises a padding defining first and second surfaces, and includes a first layer being resilient and accessible from the first surface and a second layer being resilient and underlying and secured to the first layer. The first and second removable sections are formed from at least one of the first and second layers and are arranged in a pattern and separated by edge clearances. Each of the first and second removable sections is tearable from the padding such that a residual portion of the removable section remains when at least one of the first and second removable sections is removed from the padding. The pad assembly may include a strap, and a substantially rigid or rigid shell connecting to the padding and strap. | 12-10-2015 |
20160015551 | RAIL SYSTEM, FUNCTIONAL COMPONENT, AND ADAPTER ELEMENT - An orthopedic rail system which has a first component with a receiving element and a second component with a connection end for connecting to the receiving element. The receiving element has two opposing stop walls, and the connection end has two opposing lateral walls. The receiving element and the connection end can be connected to each other by at least one connection element such that the lateral walls rest against the stop walls in the connected state. The stop walls and the lateral walls each taper towards each other in a conical manner. | 01-21-2016 |
20160058598 | SACROILIAC BELT - Provided is a sacroiliac belt having a high holding ability for a user's pelvis as well as a high tightening effect to the user's sacroiliac joints. The sacroiliac belt has a belt pair that forms a pelvic holding loop to hold a user's pelvis. The belt pair has a ilium belt that is wound around the user's waist, and a second belt selected from either a buttock belt that is wound around the user's waist passing under the user's buttocks, lifting up the buttocks, or a lumbar belt that is wound around the user's waist, passing a back side of the user's lumbar curve located immediately above the pelvis. Both ends of the second belt are each connected to the ilium belt inside both ends of the ilium belt. | 03-03-2016 |
20160081835 | PROPRIOCEPTIVE ORTHOSIS FOR SUPPORTING A JOINT - An extra-light orthosis includes a woven elastic fabric sleeve, shaped to exert compression forces on a member on either side of and on a joint, and a plate fixed onto an inner face of the sleeve to come into direct contact with the skin on the joint, the plate including an elastic fabric layer onto which a layer of polymer gel is adhered, an annular part shaped to surround the top of a joint protruding area, and a tab extending from an outer edge of the annular part, in an axial direction of the sleeve, the plate adhering to the skin such that, under the effect of the compression forces exerted by the sleeve, when the sleeve is longitudinally stretched, the plate remains stretched and applies tensile forces locally to the skin parallel to the surface of the skin, toward the center of the annular part and of the joint. | 03-24-2016 |
20160101571 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING ORTHOTIC DEVICE MODELS BY SURFACE MAPPING AND EXTRUSION - A method for generating an orthotic device is disclosed. In one implementation, the method includes generating, based on image data representative of a body part of a patient, three-dimensional model data representative of the body part. A surface defined by the three-dimensional model data is identified, the surface corresponding to a contact site at which an orthotic device is to contact the body part. CAD model data is generated that defines a volume corresponding to an extrusion operation performed on the identified surface. The CAD model data is transmitted to a three-dimensional printer to produce the orthotic device based on the CAD model data. | 04-14-2016 |
20160101572 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING A PATTERNED ORTHOTIC DEVICE - A method for generating an orthotic device is disclosed. In one implementation, the method includes generating CAD model data corresponding to an orthotic device to be applied to a body part of a patient. A pattern is mapped to a surface defined by the CAD model data to produce modified CAD model data, the mapped pattern defining a plurality of perforations formed at least partially through the surface. The modified CAD model data is transmitted to a three-dimensional printer. The three-dimensional printer is to produce the orthotic device having the plurality of perforations. | 04-14-2016 |
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