| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 602002000 | With light, thermal, or electrical application | 41 |
| 20080300521 | HAPTIC SUPPORT AND VIRTUAL ACTIVITY MONITOR - A system that can monitor motion and establish haptic feedback to promote rehabilitation and/or strength training is provided. The innovation can be applied at any point along a rehabilitative progression continuum to provide computer-regulated (e.g., virtual, remote) training and/or coaching. For example, the innovation can be employed to actively drive a limb, provide force feedback to promote wellness, passively monitor motion of a limb or even to establish resistance to encourage strength training. The modular components of the system promote adaptability to users of all shapes and sizes. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080319360 | Joint Device Enclosure - An enclosure of which is created to comprise the inner layer areas of a joint device. The enclosure is specifically created and formed to receive within its open area a tempered therapeutic temperature generating material and or a support cushion padding type of material. The enclosure of the present invention is created in a unique and functional manner due primarily to its characteristic implemental methods of versatility as will be clearly specified and illustrated within the specifications of this application. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090012436 | ORTHOSIS AND TREATMENT METHOD - Orthosis, configured to be worn by a patient, particularly to treat a medical disorder of the patient, the orthosis ( | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090018475 | UV-Curable Dressing - Dressing combining a flexible membrane with a chemical available in a state able to impregnate the membrane and whose curing is controlled. Curing of said substance is effected by UV radiation. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090062702 | Thermal device for application to the spine - A thermal wrap that extends down at least a portion of a user's spine. Thermal element(s) may be placed along the length of the thermal wrap to warm the spine region. Optionally, thermal element(s) are located in wing portions that may contact the user's upper back. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090177131 | GAIT MODULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An electrical stimulation orthosis and method therefor, the orthosis including: (a) an at least semi-rigid frame configured to substantially envelop a limb segment, the frame having at least one first complementary mechanical fastener associated therewith; (b) a surface electrical stimulation electrode assembly associated with, and supported by, the frame, the assembly having a surface stimulation electrode for contacting at least one stimulation point on the limb segment, the surface electrode assembly having an electrode base for electrically associating, via the frame, with a stimulator unit for providing a stimulation signal to the surface electrode, the electrode base having a top face for receiving the stimulation electrode, and a bottom face having at least one second complementary mechanical fastener, the first and second fasteners adapted for reversible attachment and detachment, at a plurality of locations on the frame, thereby enabling the electrical stimulation electrode assembly to be adjustably and reversibly positioned on the frame. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090198160 | System and Method of Providing Aeration, Cooling, Heating and Treatment to Body Region Covered by an Orthopedic Cast - An orthopedic cast for protecting an injured body part, and including an embedded tube for routing a pressurized gaseous fluid to proximate the injured body part so that the pressurized gaseous fluid or effects thereof may be applied to the injured body part. The tube may be connected to a source of pressurized gaseous fluid to allow the pressurized gaseous fluid to be introduced into the orthopedic cast. With this orthopedic cast, various treatment may be applied to the injured body part, even though the injured body part is not directly accessible. As examples, to treat discomfort due to heat and/or perspiration, ambient or cooled pressurized air may be applied to the orthopedic cast. To cause a relaxation of muscles of the injured body part, heated pressurized air may be applied to the orthopedic cast. Medicated or therapeutic pressurized gaseous fluid may also be applied to the injured area via the orthopedic cast. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090227923 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR ORTHOPEDIC CAST - A therapy system, device and method comprising a wrap adapted to be secured to the body surface of a user. The wrap further comprises at least one wire and a plug that is capable of removably coupling with an external cooling device. The external cooling device is coupled with the wrap by a cord and the plug to deliver a cooling effect to the body surface, thereby removing heat therefrom. When the therapy is complete, the wrap may be easily removed from the body surface through cutting or similar means, and is entirely disposable. | 09-10-2009 |
| 20090312681 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR JOINT THERAPY AND STABILIZATION - A joint therapy system and method is shown for proving thermal therapy and joint stability in dual modes of operation. In some embodiments, a treatment system is shown utilizing an orthopedic support for supporting a joint region and having one or more of temperature control capabilities, compression capabilities, and bracing capabilities that may, for example, be used to reduce recover time, limit edema, and protect joints from improper movement while healing from orthopedic surgeries. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100210984 | Electro-thermal protecting device for heat treatment - An electro-thermal protecting device includes a protecting body, a heating layer, and a control; the protecting body has a holding part; the control is held in the holding part of the protecting body; the control includes a socket, and several controlling keys used to turn on or turn off the heating layer and set the temperature of the heating layer; the heating layer is joined on an inward side of the protecting body, and includes several high-impedance filaments; a cord is connected to the high-impedance filaments as well as a plug, which can be connected to the socket of the control; the heating layer includes a covering cloth layer wrapped around the high-impedance filaments and the cord thereof; the protecting device is worn on a person's body part so as to protect and warm the body part, and to improve blood circulation and help recovery of the injured body part. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20110015555 | PIEZOELECTRIC, MICRO-EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method for micro-exercise apply piezoelectric stress to cells of a bone mass by inducing voltages in the bone mass. Application of dynamic, electromagnetic fields passing through the conductive bone mass induce currents and voltages locally in and around cells or groups of cells. The cells respond to the combination of mechanical stress and strain by building themselves up as they would if they had been subjected to the stress and strain of conventional exercise. Thus, micro-exercise at a cellular level of the bone mass can be stimulated as if the stress and strain had been applied to the entire bone structure of which the smaller cellular portions are constituent parts. In combination with casts or splints, the sources of electromagnetic flux may be embedded in the frame or solid structure, the protective padding added for comfort, or both. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110125071 | ORTHOPAEDIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE FOR TREATING BONE FRACTURES - Orthopaedic device and a method of use thereof are provided for treating a bone fracture. The orthopaedic device has at least one pressure applying element configured to apply pressure to soft tissue adjacent to the bone fracture and a holder configured to engage, in an engaged configuration, soft tissue adjacent to the bone fracture and, while in the engaged configuration, to permit adjustable positioning and securing the at least one pressure applying element to the holder. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110178447 | STIMULATION BRACE - A device for the treatment of the body of a wearer comprising an orthopedic brace combined with at least one electrically active zone to stimulate the body of the wearer of the brace. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20120010545 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR JOINT THERAPY AND STABILIZATION - A joint therapy system and method is shown for proving thermal therapy and joint stability in dual modes of operation. In some embodiments, a treatment system is shown utilizing an orthopedic support for supporting a joint region and having one or more of temperature control capabilities, compression capabilities, and bracing capabilities that may, for example, be used to reduce recover time, limit edema, and protect joints from improper movement while healing from orthopedic surgeries. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120078147 | COMPRESSION GARMENTS PROVIDING TARGETED AND SIMULTANEOUS COMPRESSIVE THERMAL THERAPY - A therapeutic compression garment having an the inner layer of compression fabric and an outer layer of gradient compression fabric that also includes an area of zoned compression, wherein a pocket is defined between the outer and inner layers of fabric, is positioned under the area of zoned compression, and is accessible through a slit formed in the outer layer of fabric, wherein the pocket is strategically positioned within the garment overlying a respective body part of the wearer of the garment, and wherein the pocket receives an insertable thermal medium therein, whereby the insertable thermal medium is held securely in place and applies compressive thermal therapy to the respective underlying body part of the wearer as a function of the compression applied by the inner and outer layers of fabric. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120116274 | REMOTE UNATTENDED LOW LEVEL LIGHT THERAPY ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE, WEARING MEANS AND METHOD OF USE - A new and useful portable remote unattended low level light therapy (“LLLT”) orthopedic device that is lightweight, programmable, portable, affordable, able to be worn passively by the patient, able to operate unattended by a practitioner or physician, and can be used to administer multiple and/or extended treatment intervals outside the office setting. The device comprises a light therapy circuit with a power supply, controller circuit, LED driver circuit and an array of near infrared LEDs. Additionally the device comprises mode indicators and a program receiving port for programming by an external programming means. The entirety of the electrical components of the device are enclosed in a circuit housing and attached to a wearing means or brace. En toto, the device is used to direct low level light towards an indicated part of a patients anatomy in the field or orthopedic therapy. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120172773 | DURABLE ELECTRODE CONSTRUCTION FOR AN ORTHOTIC DEVICE - The present invention provides an electrode assembly for attachment to an orthotic device. It includes an electrode carrier. An adhesive layer is removably attached to the electrode carrier. A conductive signal transmission element, e.g. wire, transmits a signal to the electrode assembly. A conductive material layer is attached to the conductive signal transmission element that maintains electrical and mechanical integrity during use within the orthotic device. A conductive pad layer attached to the conductive material layer. One preferred embodiment incorporates a wire including an unexposed portion; and, a conductive attachment means. The electrode assembly preferably includes perforations to facilitate the transmission and evaporation of perspiration or facilitate signal transmission. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120179078 | SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR AN EAR - An ear support assembly and a method for applying pressure to an ear includes a support device having solid planar or curved surfaces and formable material configured to be deformed and retain an impression of a surface of an ear, wherein the planar or curved surfaces are configured to apply pressure to the formable material such that the formable material applies pressure to the surface of the ear. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20130072838 | THERAPY CAST - A therapy cast can provide fixation, compression, or thermal therapy to a patient. The therapy cast can include a support structure configured to couple to a lower leg of a person and configured to at least partially restrict movement of the lower leg. A compression member can be configured to exert a compressive force to a first portion of the lower leg. The compressive force can include a gradient relative to a spatial position of the lower leg. A thermal member can provide thermal therapy to a second portion of the lower leg. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130158456 | ELECTRODES FOR ORTHOTIC DEVICE - According to various embodiments of the invention, an electrode for an orthotic device, includes: a conductive layer for receiving and distributing electrical current, the conductive layer formed to have a connection portion, the connection portion configured to receive an electrical current from at least one contact disposed on an orthotic device, according to an electrophysical modality; and, an interface layer attached to the conductive layer, the interface layer configured to conform to a wearer's anatomy and to conduct electrical current from the conductive layer to the wearer's anatomy. The connection portion is configured to be electrically connected to the at least one contact disposed on the orthotic device when applied by the wearer. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130165829 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STABILIZING, IMPROVING MOBILITY, AND CONTROLLING CARTILAGE MATRIX DEGRADATION OF WEIGHT-BEARING ARTICULAR JOINTS - An apparatus and method for improving mobility and/or the quality of synovial fluid of an affected articular joint are disclosed, wherein the joint is associated with at least a first muscle group and at least a second muscle group each having an antagonistic relationship for effecting mobility of the joint through a range of motion when recruited by natural neural impulses. An electro-medical device is configured to apply motor-level electrical stimulation in a multiphasic pattern via at least a first channel and at least a second channel. An applicator is worn on the articular segment such that the at least two first electrodes and the at least two second electrodes are disposed between the applicator and the articular segment and reduces compressive forces on at least one compartment of the affected joint. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130211299 | Method and Apparatus for Discouraging W-Sitting - An orthotic apparatus includes a garment, first and second switches, a power source, an indicator and a series of electrical conductors. When a patient wearing the garment assumes an undesirable position, the switches are activated and the indicator produces an audible, visual or other prompt to remind the patient to change position. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130317400 | Brace, Device, and Method for Correcting Poor Posture - A device for correcting poor posture comprises a wearable garment comprising a back brace, a plurality of electrodes connected to the wearable garment and configured to electrically stimulate human muscles, and an electric muscle stimulation unit connected to the plurality of electrodes and configured to provide electrical power to the plurality of electrodes. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130331750 | Knee brace having three stimulators for continual electro-acupunctural stimulation; in vivo and in situ tissue engineering - A knee brace for continual electro-acupuncture stimulation system comprises a first circuit having a first circuit having a first electrode configured to electrically coupled to acupuncture point “Heting (S | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140039365 | CERVICAL COLLAR - A cervical collar that facilitates therapeutic hypothermia is provided and includes an outer shell having a front portion and a back portion fixedly coupled to the front portion on one side and removably coupled to the front portion on an opposite side. A fastening device removably couples the back portion to the front portion on the opposite side. At least one cooling device is provided on an interior of the outer shell to induce hypothermia in a patient. A sensor is provided that measures a physical characteristic of the patient. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140046232 | BRACE TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD THERAPY - A portable, non-invasive device for providing therapeutic treatment to a joint to promote healing of the joint includes a cuff positionable around the joint, a pouch coupled to the cuff and sized to receive a first thermal therapy component including at least two substances in separate compartments separated by a breakable barrier, wherein the at least two substances are configured to react upon mixing to produce thermal energy exchangeable with the joint, and a holder coupled to the cuff and configured to mechanically, removably receive a disposable housing including a second thermal therapy component. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140052035 | BLADDER DEVICE AND BRACE APPARATUSES COMPRISING THE BLADDER DEVICE - Bladder devices and various brace apparatuses are used for providing added support to joint regions of a user. Use of the bladder devices enable a user to control the amount of pressure and resulting support to be supplied to selected portions of the joint regions. The bladder devices are able to be inserted into existing brace apparatuses. In addition, cold/hot packs are also insertable into the brace apparatus along with the bladder devices separately or integrally combined therewith, as needed to provide additional comfort and care to the joint region. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140066827 | MYOFASCIAL TREATMENT APPARATUS - A treatment apparatus configured to provide electrical stimulation to a leg of a user is provided. The treatment apparatus includes an inner layer configured to contact the leg of the user and configured to couple to an electrical stimulus, a retainer fixedly connected to the inner layer, and a fabric layer coupled to the inner layer, the fabric layer configured to releasably couple to the retainer to secure the electrical stimulus against the leg of the user. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140074000 | Knee brace for continual electro-acupunctural stimulation; in vivo and in situ tissue engineering - A knee brace for continual electro-acupuncture stimulation system comprises: a first electrode configured to electrically coupled to acupuncture point “Heting (S 156)”; a second electrode configured to electrically coupled to acupuncture point “Spleen 10”; a third electrode configured to electrically coupled to acupuncture point “Stomach 34”; a fourth electrode configured to electrically coupled to acupuncture point “Hsiyen (S 145)”; a fifth electrode configured to electrically coupled to acupuncture point “Stomach 35”; a sixth electrode configured to electrically coupled to acupuncture point “Bladder 40”. The first, second, and third electrodes are connected to a polarity of voltage, and the fourth, fifth, and sixth electrodes are connected to an opposite polarity of voltage, such that electric currents flow in a body of a patient to achieve analgesia, cartilage repair and regeneration in the knee joint. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140163444 | Electrical Stimulation for Orthopedic Devices - An orthopedic device includes a brace support having at least one strap for providing corrective orientation of a joint and unloading of the joint, and an electrical stimulation system for providing an electrical signal to a user's musculature at or proximate to the joint. The electrical stimulation system provides at least one electrical pulse to the musculature in supplement to the corrective orientation of the joint to induce contraction of the musculature. The electrical stimulation system may include at least one electrode for generating the electrical pulse, and a sensor module for determining movement and orientation of a user's limb for selectively activating the at least one electrode according to predefined criteria and feedback from the sensor module. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140236061 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND HIGH INTENSITY FOCUSED ULTRASOUND (HIFU) SYSTEM FOR GENERATING ULTRASOUND THAT FORMS MULTI-FOCI VIA MEDICAL IMAGE IN REGION OF INTEREST - A method of generating therapeutic ultrasound that forms multi-foci by a therapeutic ultrasound probe, the method including: obtaining a medical image including anatomical information of a region of interest in a subject; calculating, by using the medical image, characteristics which influence traveling of therapeutic ultrasound with respect to tissues included in the region of interest; calculating, by using the calculated characteristics, a parameter of the therapeutic ultrasound for forming multi-foci in the region of interest; and generating the therapeutic ultrasound according to the calculated parameter. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140276297 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING HUMAN JOINTS - A brace includes a closed loop feedback system that provides electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to a joint of a human patient in response to feedback from the joint and surrounding muscles. In one aspect, a brace for treating a human joint of a patient is provided. The brace includes one or more sensors in physical contact with the skin of the patient and configured to obtain a galvanic reading of resistance of the skin. The brace also includes brace control electronics in communication with the sensor(s) to form a closed loop system via a combination of bracing the joint and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS). The brace control electronics is configured to receive the galvanic reading of the resistance of the skin of the patient and is further configured to instruct the sensor to apply a current/voltage/power onto the skin based on the galvanic reading. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140276298 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR TREATING OR SUPPORTING HUMAN JOINTS OR A PORTION OF THE HUMAN BODY - Disclosed is a system including a good comprising a sensor in contact with human tissues of a patient and configured to obtain a power dissipation reading of the human tissues. The good also includes a storage medium for tangibly storing thereon a program for execution by a processor. The system also includes a control unit in communication with the good to form an electrical muscular stimulation (EMS) system that uses feedback in a closed loop manner to self tune electrical properties of the output. The control unit is configured to instruct the sensor to (a) apply a sense pulse to the human tissues, (b) measure power dissipation of the sense pulse, (c) adjust a stimulation pulse based on the measured power dissipation, (d) apply the stimulation pulse to the human tissues based on the power dissipation and based on the program in order to maintain constant power output across each pulse, and (e) repeat steps (a)-(d). | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140330181 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING HUMAN JOINTS - A brace includes a closed loop feedback system that provides electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to a joint of a human patient in response to feedback from the joint and surrounding muscles. In one aspect, a brace for treating a human joint of a patient is provided. The brace includes one or more sensors in physical contact with the skin of the patient and configured to obtain a galvanic reading of resistance of the skin. The brace also includes brace control electronics in communication with the sensor(s) to form a closed loop system via a combination of bracing the joint and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS). The brace control electronics is configured to receive the galvanic reading of the resistance of the skin of the patient and is further configured to instruct the sensor to apply a current/voltage/power onto the skin based on the galvanic reading. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20150025427 | RETRACTABLE AND ADJUSTABLE HEATING BRACE - The invention relates to a retractable and adjustable heating brace. Primarily, a main body is provided with a tie portion, retractable portions and assembly portions. A heating piece is disposed within the tie portion, and the assembly portion is provided with a temperature controller. Furthermore, a first conductive wire is connected to the heating piece at one end thereof and to the temperature controller at the other end thereof by extending through the first, second and third spaces, wherein the length of the first conductive wire located in the retractable portion is larger than the length of the retractable portion. Thereby when the user ties the main body around his or her waist by pulling the retractable portion thereof, the length of the first conductive wire can be stretched appropriately according to the stretch of the retractable portion. Accordingly, it can prevent the first conductive wire from break or damage. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150305925 | Heated Orthopedic Braces/Support/Sleeve - The present invention relates to a variety of battery and or AC operated heated braces/support/sleeve (Ankle, neck, knee, back, wrist, shoulder, hand, hips and elbow) that incorporates neoprene and various types of fabric material, flannel, Velcro, heating elements, battery and heat controller. The elements apply high heat to areas of muscle and tissue relieving pain temporarily and increasing blood flow to those affected areas. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20160015548 | PATIENT TREATMENT SYSTEM - A patient treatment system for treating a patient includes a cervical collar having a first opening located over a trachea of the patient and a second opening located over a carotid artery of the patient. An aid is disposed in the second opening and includes a base having a curved surface; the base is disposed proximal to a neck of the patient over the carotid artery. The aid also includes a first reacting agent and a second reacting agent. The first reacting agent and the second reacting agent create a thermic reaction when mixed. The aid further includes a first container and a second container. The base is part of the first container including the base; the second container is disposed entirely within in the first container. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160038336 | INTEGRATED MULTISECTIONAL HEAT EXCHANGER - A multi-sectional therapy wrap can include a first wrap section joined to a second wrap section through a specialized junction that allows the wrap sections to overlap. The junction can also be divided into two portions to facilitate fluid flow between one wrap section and the other wrap section. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160074656 | STIMULATION BRACE - A device for the treatment of the body of a wearer comprising an orthopedic brace combined with at least one electrically active zone to stimulate the body of the wearer of the brace. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160143772 | THERMAL THERAPEUTIC GARMENTS - A therapeutic digit cover according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a tubular sleeve for one or more digits, wherein the tubular sleeve has an opening and a length and is closed along at least part of the length; a thermal pack incorporated in the tubular sleeve, the thermal pack is fully enclosed in the tubular sleeve such that there is no direct contact of the thermal pack with a user's skin when the therapeutic digit cover is worn by the user; a strap with a closed loop, wherein the closed loop is configured to encircle a palm of the hand between an index finger and a thumb of the user when the therapeutic digit cover is worn by the user; and at least one guide loop attachment to hold the strap in place on the user's hand. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160250459 | MYOFASCIAL TREATMENT APPARATUS | 09-01-2016 |
