| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 602013000 | Inflatable | 72 |
| 20080208088 | Negative pressure, compression therapy device - A negative pressure, compression therapy device is described in this application. It has (a) a heel care boot having a fluid, (b) a pressure bag having an opening that receives the patient's foot and the heel care boot, and (c) a vacuum system that generates a modulatable negative pressure in the pressure bag. The negative pressure in the pressure bag is sufficient to cause the patient's veins to vasodilate and the negative pressure modulates to cause the fluid in the heel care boot to provide compression therapy to the patient. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080234615 | Limited Durability Fastening for a Garment - A limited durability fastening for a garment. The garment is provided with fastening members which engage to close the fastening and the fastening members are provided with means for controlling the degradation of the closure strength of the fastening as it is opened and closed and thus the number of permissible closures of the fastening having a pre-determined closure strength. The garment is particularly useful when fitted to a foot where short life is desirable at low cost or to a garment where re-use is to be discouraged for either clinical or commercial reasons. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080234616 | Inflatable Compression Dressing - The present invention provides an improved inflatable compression dressing ( | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080249447 | Compression Device Having Cooling Capability - A compression device has improved cooling capability. The device includes a wicking layer adapted to move moisture. A portion of the wicking layer is exposed from under bladder material defining a bladder. In use, the wicking layer wicks moisture from the patient's limb and the wicked moisture is able to evaporate through the device at the portion of the wicking layer that is exposed. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080294079 | Orthotic apparatus and method of operation - Various embodiments of the invention relate to orthotic apparatuses configured to apply a controllable, therapeutic force to a subject. In one embodiment of the invention, an orthotic apparatus includes a frame structure and an actuator system operable to provide input energy of a first type (e.g., fluid pumped by a pump or an applied voltage). At least one strap structure is attached to the frame structure and operably coupled to the actuator system. The at least one strap structure may be configured to convert at least a portion of the input energy to energy of a second type, the energy of the second type being strain energy. Additional embodiments are directed to inflatable structures and methods of operating the orthotic apparatuses and inflatable structures disclosed herein. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080306420 | COMPRESSION DEVICE WITH INDEPENDENTLY MOVEABLE INFLATABLE MEMBER - A compression device includes an inflatable member mounted on a mounting layer. The device may include a second layer secured to the mounting layer to form an envelope member in which the inflatable member is disposed. The second layer may be a non-mounting layer, to which the inflatable member is not secured, or another mounting layer, to which the inflatable member is secured. A securement mechanism by which the inflatable member is secured to either the mounting layer or both the mounting layer and the second layer allows the inflatable member to move independently relative to either the second layer or to both the second layer and the mounting layer. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090062703 | Compression Sleeve Having Air Conduits - A compression sleeve is described as having a first sheet, a second sheet attached to said first sheet and defining at least one inflatable section, and at least one conduit disposed within the boundary of the least one of said inflatable sections. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090143708 | ORTHOTIC APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - An inflatable bladder position a distance from a joint is attached to an external structural support which crosses the joint but does not support it. By inflating the bladder one limb segment is forced towards the external support thereby increasing the ranges of motion of that joint. Further, the inflatable bladder has an instant release valve which, when pressed, will instantly release the pressure within the bladder. The limb is positioned intermediate the bladder and the external structural support for optimal biomechanical efficiency. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090177132 | Inflatable Splint - An inflatable splint is presented. The splint comprises integral foot-accommodating portion, calf-accommodating portion and intermediate, ankle-accommodating portion. The splint is configured to be fitted over a leg part comprising a foot, ankle and calf such that front faces of the leg part are exposed. The splint has a collapsed state and has an open state in which it can be mounted on the leg part. When opened, the splint assumes the general form of the leg part. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090187127 | Splint system and method of use - Devices and methods are disclosed for achieving control and stabilization of bone fractures in mammals, most specifically humans. Stabilization and traction is often required to support fractured bones of the arms or legs. The devices and methods disclosed herein are especially useful in the emergency or military setting. The devices utilize a collapsible frame or inflatable member that may be expanded and locked into position. The frame or inflatable member is fabricated primarily from polymeric materials with low radiodensity. The limb contact regions are adjustable to fit a wide variety of limb sizes and fracture locations. The traction applied by the splint is adjustable, controllable and measurable. The traction splint is sufficiently compact that it will fit in a compartment of most ambulances and emergency rescue vehicles, thus making it more available for use than standard traction splints in use today. The traction splint is either a separate device or integrated into a backboard. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090204038 | MULTI-FIT ORTHOTIC AND MOBILITY ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A multi-fit orthotic structure including an attachment system for coupling the orthotic structure to a wide variety of subjects without requiring a custom fit. In one embodiment, active mobility assistance is provided via an orthotic system capable of integrating a linear actuator and linkage system to deliver torque to the lower leg of a subject to facilitate flexion and/or extension motion of the subject's leg. The orthotic structure is attached to the subject using a textile suspension system which does not require the orthotic structure to interface directly in the knee region or at the lateral areas of the thigh and calf of the subject, thus providing an ideal fit for the widest possible range of subjects with the minimum number of required sizes. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090234263 | SUPPORT DEVICES - A support device ( | 09-17-2009 |
| 20100081977 | Tubeless Compression Device - A compression device for applying compression to a body part of a wearer has an inflatable bladder defined by first and second bladder layers and a bladder sealing line securing the first and second bladder layers to one another. A conduit is defined by spaced apart, generally opposing conduit sealing lines securing the first and second bladder layers to one another and portions of the first and second bladder layers between the conduit lines. The conduit is fluidly connected to the inflatable bladder for delivering pressurized air to the inflatable bladder. Tubing is not needed for connection to the compression device. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100100018 | ORTHOPEDIC WALKER BOOT HAVING AN INFLATABLE BLADDER - An orthopedic walker boot for wearing on a lower limb of a wearer has a rigid external shell and a pliant internal boot received within the external shell. The internal boot includes a leg panel having an inflatable bladder and a pump panel having a pump for inflating the bladder. The leg panel is configured to wrap around a leg of a wearer and the external shell is sized and configured to receive the internal boot with the leg of the wearer wrapped therein. The pump panel has a first end fixably attached to the leg panel and has a selective and releasable operational orientation, wherein the pump panel is in an overlapping outer position relative to the leg panel. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100113994 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - An orthopedic device includes an orthopedic frame, a strap system connected to and depending from the frame and arranged to secure to a limb or joint of a wearer, and a bladder system connected to the strap system. The bladder system has a bladder positioned on the strap system and is arranged between the strap system and the limb or joint of the wearer. The orthopedic device may also include a load cell device connected to the strap system and arranged to monitor pressure exerted on the limb or joint of the wearer, and a tightening mechanism connected to the load cell and arranged to adjust the pressure of the strap system in response to a pressure reading from the load cell. The bladder system and the load cells supplement the strap system to provide for more dynamic support to the limb or joint of the wearer. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100160843 | Inflatable cast for treating a patient and method of making cast - A cast comprising a shell of bendable material with opposed ends and opposed edges, the shell being bent into a conical shape that is adapted to surround and form a gap with a part of a patient. The edges are fastened on and sealed to each other, and the cast includes a layer of casting material about the shell. A stretchable membrane is disposed in the gap and sealed on the shell forming a fluid tight bag which when inflated engages the patient's part. Metal particles on the membrane surface opposite the shell produce an oligodynamic effect. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100234782 | CIRCUMFERENTIAL WALKER - An orthopedic device in the form of a circumferential walker includes a first member (posterior shell) and a second member (dorsal shell) corresponding to the first member. An outsole or plantar shell portion is attached to, or formed on or with the posterior shell. A hinge mechanism is provided between the posterior and dorsal shells to allow the dorsal shell to be swung away from the posterior shell in order to accommodate an anatomical limb therein. Inflatable bladders having perspiration wicking channels and/or openings are provided within a liner for insertion between the posterior and dorsal shells. Quick-connecting buckle and retaining assemblies can be provided to allow a user to quickly don and doff the orthopedic device. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100241041 | Knee Brace with Expandable Members and Method of Using the Same - A knee brace ( | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100305486 | INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR CAST ASSEMBLIES FOR REPAIRING A BONE FRACTURE AND INCLUDING INTERIOR INFLATABLE OR MECHANICALLY EXPANDABLE INSERTS AS WELL AS EXTERIOR WRAP AROUND AND ADHESIVELY SECURED BRACES - A cast for aligning and supporting first and second bone locations adjoining a bone fracture zone including a body employed in at least one of interior and exterior locations of the bone surrounding the fracture zone. The body provides for at least one of aligning the bone locations on either side of the fracture zone and influencing the bone locations in a compressive fashion against the fracture zone during healing of the bone. The body may further include an internally inserted membrane, such as further exhibiting inflatable bladder incorporating a plurality of elongate stiffening members. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110028873 | FLEXIBLE JOINT WRAP - A flexible joint wrap includes a heat exchange bladder, which provides fluid circulation and compression to a joint. The joint wrap includes upper and lower sections for attachment above and below a joint. The bladder has an opening at a center section which provides flexibility of the bladder. The heat exchange bladder may be enclosed in a removable cover designed to conform to the shape of the bladder. The cover and bladder are formed with an opening in alignment with the joint to provide flexibility to the wrap. The cover may be formed of a fluid repellant inner lining to prevent fluid from the joint from soiling the bladder. The cover may further comprise a nylon loop outer surface to allow the upper and lower sections to be easily attached and adjusted. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110034842 | MUSCULOSKELETAL SUPPORT SYSTEM - A removable air bladder, juxtaposed between support materials, expands or contracts within special voids of orthosis devices. An orthosis system comprise one or more removable air bladders placed on one support material or juxtaposed between two support materials, each of the air bladders being disposed to inflate and deflate by storing and releasing a gas through an airline having a release valve. A pump may be operatively connected to the air line for pumping gas into the air bladder. A pressure sensor may be disposed adjacent to the air bladder to measure pressure of the air bladder against one of the support materials to determine when the pump should be powered on or off. At least one expansion limiter straps may be disposed to control a maximum distance the support materials can be moved apart when the air bladder is inflated. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110077565 | REDUCED NOISE PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION GARMENT - A reduced noise pneumatic compression garment comprises a flexible member having a bladder that can conform to a limb of the human body. A port in fluid communication with the bladder has an air flow path through which pressurized air is delivered to the bladder to inflate the bladder. A porous insert is located within the flow path of the port between the air inlet and the air outlet is provided for reducing noise from air flow through the port into the inflatable chamber. A method of quietly inflating a pneumatic compression garment is also disclosed. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110077566 | PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION GARMENT WITH NOISE ATTENUATING MEANS - A compression garment for applying compression to a part of a wearer's body includes a flexible member, an inflatable bladder defining an inflatable chamber, a port for communication between a source of pressurized air and the inflatable chamber, and noise attenuating means. The noise attenuating means can include noise attenuating members on an air impingement surface of the inflatable bladder, or at least one air flow aperture in a delivery tube that delivers air into the inflatable chamber. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110218469 | ORTHOTIC APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - An inflatable bladder position a distance from a joint is attached to an external structural support which crosses the joint but does not support it. By inflating the bladder one limb segment is forced towards the external support thereby increasing the ranges of motion of that joint. Further, the inflatable bladder has an instant release valve which, when pressed, will instantly release the pressure within the bladder. The limb is positioned intermediate the bladder and the external structural support for optimal biomechanical efficiency. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110230806 | Apparatus and Method for Monitoring and Active Correction of Orthosis to Body Pressure Inside of An Orthosis - A system and method is provided for monitoring and controlling the pressure inside of an orthosis or orthotic brace. The system can measure the pressure inside of the brace using a force sensor and then, using an air bladder placed between the outside wall of the orthotic brace and the body of the person wearing the brace, deflate or inflate the air bladder as required to maintain a constant pressure between the brace and the body. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110230807 | DEVICE FOR STABILIZING BODY SEGMENTS - The invention relates to a device for stabilizing body segments. In order to provide a novel device for stabilizing body segments, particularly for use in the area of sports and rehabilitation medicine, that can be sold as a prefabricated, ready-made item or as a semi-finished, tailor-made item, the invention proposes to engineer an orthotic device that makes anatomically congruent contact with the respective body segments, a textile substrate having the shape of the body segment to be stabilized has an anatomically congruent layer of plastic applied thereon that stabilizes the shape of the textile substrate, a bendable metal element being surrounded by the plastic layer, the device being designed to cover one or more additional body segments adjacent to the body segment in question as well as the joint(s) therebetween, and means to restrict the angle of movement of the joint(s) being provided. In this manner, a device for stabilizing body segments can be provided which is of low weight and offers the wearer a high degree of comfort, because the textile substrate faces the wearer's skin. This device may be used to fully or partially restrict, stabilize or support movements of the various joints, and may thus also be used to enhance the wearer's natural biodynamics. Thanks to the anatomically congruent plastic layer, natural, concave parts of the body's anatomy, for example in the area of the lumbar lordosis, need not be “bridged” as with conventional bandages, and it is possible to apply individually adjustable pressure to designated areas of the body. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110251538 | Orthotic Device Responsive to Atmospheric Pressure Change and Method - An orthotic such as a knee, ankle, elbow or wrist brace is provided. The orthotic includes one or more compression devices that adjust the amount of compressive force applied to a body part based upon fluctuations in atmospheric pressure. One embodiment of the invention incorporates one or more inflatable air bladders connected to an air pump and an atmospheric pressure sensor. The brace places the inflatable air bladder proximate a joint where it can be inflated to provide compressive support for the joint. The invention also comprises a method for adjusting the compressive force applied to a body part based upon fluctuations in atmospheric pressure. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110301519 | ORTHOPEDIC ADJUSTMENT DEVICE - An exemplary orthopedic adjustment device includes an orthopedic appliance, an adjustment unit module and a pressure control module. The appliance is configured for supporting a human spine. The adjustment unit module includes adjustment units. Each of the adjustment units includes a chamber, a pressure sensor and a pump. The pressure sensor and the pump are arranged in the chamber. Each of the pressure sensors is configured for detecting a pressure of each chamber corresponding thereto. Each of the pumps is configured for adjusting the pressure of each chamber corresponding thereto. The pressure control module is configured for receiving pressure signals from the pressure sensors of the chambers and providing pressure adjusting signals to the pumps to adjust the pressures of the chambers. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110306910 | Under Cast Air Sleeve - An air sleeve for stimulating blood flow and providing aeration around, under and within a cast includes a base film with an array of nodal air cells, at least some of which are perforated on a skin side of the base film. A spacer fabric layer, which is at least partially air permeable, is disposed on the skin side of the base film, and a valve is extendable through the cast and is in fluid communication with the air cells. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120041351 | THERAPEUTIC COMPRESSION APPARATUS - A therapeutic compression apparatus having a primary wrap, a foot wrap and a stirrup is provided. The primary wrap encircles a first portion of a leg and applies compression thereto. The foot wrap encircles at least a portion of the foot and applies compression thereto. The foot wrap may be integrated with the stirrup, detachably connected or provided separately. The compression apparatus may be configured such that one or more bladders are provided therein. The compression apparatus may include a pressure gauge and pump for controlling an amount of pressure applied to the treatment site. A bladder assembly with a number of fluid bladder configurations is also provided for use within a compression apparatus. The bladder may be configured to provide a gradient pressure profile to the treatment site when filled. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120078148 | CIRCUMFERENTIAL WALKER - An orthopedic device in the form of a circumferential walker includes a first member (posterior shell) and a second member (dorsal shell) corresponding to the first member. An outsole or plantar shell portion is attached to, or formed on or with the posterior shell. A hinge mechanism is provided between the posterior and dorsal shells to allow the dorsal shell to be swung away from the posterior shell in order to accommodate an anatomical limb therein. Inflatable bladders having perspiration wicking channels and/or openings are provided within a liner for insertion between the posterior and dorsal shells. Quick-connecting buckle and retaining assemblies can be provided to allow a user to quickly don and doff the orthopedic device. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120095377 | MULTI-FIT ORTHOTIC AND MOBILITY ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A multi-fit orthotic structure including an attachment system for coupling the orthotic structure to a wide variety of subjects without requiring a custom fit. In one embodiment, active mobility assistance is provided via an orthotic system capable of integrating a linear actuator and linkage system to deliver torque to the lower leg of a subject to facilitate flexion and/or extension motion of the subject's leg. The orthotic structure is attached to the subject using a textile suspension system which does not require the orthotic structure to interface directly in the knee region or at the lateral areas of the thigh and calf of the subject, thus providing an ideal fit for the widest possible range of subjects with the minimum number of required sizes. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120101418 | SEMI-RIGID COMPRESSION SPLINT FOR APPLICATION OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL FORCE - A compression splint is provided for reduction, compression and stabilization of spinal, pelvic, and long bone fractures. The compression splint includes a plurality of plates selectively disposed at a plurality of positions of a fracture site; a plurality of inflatable cushions, each cushion positioned between respective plates of the plurality of plates and the fracture site; and a support means for supporting the plurality of plates and plurality of cushions compressively against the fracture site in three dimensions, Additionally, the plates of the compression splint can be adjusted, removed or additional plates added to further customize the compressive force applied to the fracture site. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120116275 | Convertible Walker Boot and Post-op Shoe - A convertible walker boot, comprising a base with at least one fastener for securing a post-op shoe, the post-op shoe having an upper and a flexible sole having an opening for removably attaching at least one rigid member for adjusting rigidity, the post-op shoe having at least one fastener for securing the foot of a user, at least one brace having an upper member and a lower member, wherein the upper member is detachable from the lower member, wherein the base has a raised lip having at least one mounting slot for removably mounting the at least one brace to the base, wherein the at least one brace has at least one fastener for securing the leg of a user, and a sole stiffener removably mounted on the flexible sole. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120123308 | HYPEREXTENSION KNEE BRACE - A knee brace for treating hyperextension in a patient's knee. The knee brace includes two lateral uprights and a back support positioned horizontally to and generally at a middle portion of the lateral uprights. The lateral uprights and the back support define an integral frame. A plurality of straps includes a thigh, shin and patella strap connected at opposed ends to the frame for securing the brace to the patient. A plurality of cushion pads is disposed along inner surfaces of the lateral uprights and the thigh and shin straps for providing comfort and for mitigating brace migration. An inflatable air bladder is located on an inner surface of the back support for positioning behind the knee. The air bladder has an inflation tube for increasing or decreasing the air volume within the air bladder to affect a range of motion for the patient's knee. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120172774 | REINFORCED THERAPEUTIC WRAP AND METHOD - A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and/or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120253250 | INFLATABLE FOOT CUSHION - An inflatable foot cushion to reduce the force amplifications upon the heel of a foot received therein when the body is in a supine position. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120310127 | RESPIRATORY COMPRESSION BELT - A device and method for restricting the respiratory movement of a patient undergoing medical treatment. A respiratory compression belt is positioned properly, secured on the patient and pressurized to control patient movement. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130053739 | INFLATABLE SPLINT - The inflatable splint is formed of an inner shell of thin, semi-rigid material and at least one pneumatically inflated ply surrounding the inner shell. A second pneumatically inflated ply may be placed around the first pneumatically inflated layer. The inner shell may be lined with a soft fabric material, or a soft fabric sock or sleeve may be applied over the injured limb for comfort. The innermost semi-rigid ply of the splint may be formed in two halves that attach removably to one another to allow the assembly to be removed from the wearer from time to time for hygiene, therapy, and/or other reasons as required. The pneumatically inflatable outer plies are each formed as a single wrap. An inflation device may be provided with the assembly, for the convenience of the wearer to adjust the inflation pressure of the outer pneumatic ply or plies. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130053740 | INFLATABLE SPLINT - The inflatable splint is formed of an inner shell of thin, semi-rigid material and at least one pneumatically inflated ply surrounding the inner shell. A second pneumatically inflated ply may be placed around the first pneumatically inflated layer. The inner shell may be lined with a soft fabric material, or a soft fabric sock or sleeve may be applied over the injured limb for comfort. The innermost semi-rigid ply of the splint may be formed in two halves that attach removably to one another to allow the assembly to be removed from the wearer from time to time for hygiene, therapy, and/or other reasons as required. The pneumatically inflatable outer plies are each formed as a single wrap. An inflation device may be provided with the assembly, for the convenience of the wearer to adjust the inflation pressure of the outer pneumatic ply or plies. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130066247 | ANKLE WALKER - An ankle walker including an ankle shell, an inner lining, at least one bladder and at least one strap is provided. The ankle shell includes a base, a lower foot portion, a first and second side panel and a back panel. The lower foot portion extends upward from the base. The first side panel and second side panel extend from respective first and second portions of the lower foot portion. The back panel extends from a third portion of the lower foot portion and is positioned between the first and second side panels. The ankle shell has a first slot separating the first side panel from the back panel and a second slot separating the second side panel from the back panel. At least one of the first and second slots has a height that is at least one half the height of the ankle walker. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130096475 | MUSCULOSKELETAL SUPPORT SYSTEM - A removable air bladder, juxtaposed between support materials, expands or contracts within special voids of orthosis devices. An orthosis system comprise one or more removable air bladders placed on one support material or juxtaposed between two support materials, each of the air bladders being disposed to inflate and deflate by storing and releasing a gas through an airline having a release valve. A pump may be operatively connected to the air line for pumping gas into the air bladder. A pressure sensor may be disposed adjacent to the air bladder to measure pressure of the air bladder against one of the support materials to determine when the pump should be powered on or off. At least one expansion limiter straps may be disposed to control a maximum distance the support materials can be moved apart when the air bladder is inflated. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130110019 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROL OF HEMORRHAGE | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130131566 | CORE JACKET - A core jacket including one or more weights and adapted to provide a compression force to a wearer of the jacket. The compression force may be created by one or more inflatable bladders disposed in the core jacket. The core jacket is adapted to provide a readily accessible tool to foster self-reliance in the wearer, increasing self-confidence and self/body awareness of the wearer. The core jacket may also be used as an educational device to assist the wearer in understanding and experiencing the body and mind connection. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130138025 | Capsular Bag Rehabilitation Device - A capsular bag rehabilitation device has a belt body with an outer layer and an inner layer and a first space and a second space formed in between. The inner layer is provided with a plurality of vent holes connecting to the ambient environment and the second space. The outer layer, the inner layer, and airbag are welded at a predetermined interval distance. The unwelded parts form network air channels in the belt body. A controller has a first air duct, a second air duct, and a pump. The controller controls the pump to pump the first space through the first air duct, or withdraw air in the first space via the first air duct and pump it into the second space via the second air duct. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130310721 | Circumferential Walker - An orthopedic device in the form of a circumferential walker includes a first member (posterior shell) and a second member (dorsal shell) corresponding to the first member. An outsole or plantar shell portion is attached to, or formed on or with the posterior shell. A hinge mechanism is provided between the posterior and dorsal shells to allow the dorsal shell to be swung away from the posterior shell in order to accommodate an anatomical limb therein. Inflatable bladders having perspiration wicking channels and/or openings are provided within a liner for insertion between the posterior and dorsal shells. Quick-connecting buckle and retaining assemblies can be provided to allow a user to quickly don and doff the orthopedic device. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130331752 | Tubeless Compression Device - A compression device for applying compression to a body part of a wearer has an inflatable bladder defined by first and second bladder layers and a bladder sealing line securing the first and second bladder layers to one another. A conduit is defined by spaced apart, generally opposing conduit sealing lines securing the first and second bladder layers to one another and portions of the first and second bladder layers between the conduit lines. The conduit is fluidly connected to the inflatable bladder for delivering pressurized air to the inflatable bladder. Tubing is not needed for connection to the compression device. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140005584 | KNEE BRACE WITH EXPANSIBLE PRESSURE COMPONENTS | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140012171 | Contour Bracing - A wearable brace includes: elongated structural members disposed substantially in parallel with each other, each structural member engaged with at least one adjacent structural member; and an inflatable member disposed between two adjacent structural members such that inflation of the inflatable member biases portions of the two adjacent structural members away from each other. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140039369 | AIR TRACTION BELT STRUCTURE - The present invention is to provide an air traction belt structure, which includes an inner inflatable traction belt having an air valve thereon for communicating with an inflatable space therein and, and an outer solid support belt having a smaller width than the inner inflatable traction belt and movably surrounding outside of the inner inflatable traction belt. Since a first end of the outer solid support belt can pass through a through hole formed on the inner inflatable traction belt and extend to an inner side of the inner inflatable traction belt, a second end of the outer solid support belt can easily pass through a fixing ring provided on the first end of the outer solid support belt and be pulled by a user, for firmly tightening both the inflated inner inflatable traction belt and the outer solid support belt onto the user's waist at the same time. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140046233 | ANKLE WALKER - An ankle walker including an ankle shell, an inner lining, at least one bladder and at least one strap is provided. The ankle shell includes a base, a lower foot portion, a first and second side panel and a back panel. The lower foot portion extends upward from the base. The first side panel and second side panel extend from respective first and second portions of the lower foot portion. The back panel extends from a third portion of the lower foot portion and is positioned between the first and second side panels. The ankle shell has a first slot separating the first side panel from the back panel and a second slot separating the second side panel from the back panel. At least one of the first and second slots has a height that is at least one half the height of the ankle walker. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140058305 | BRACE HAVING AN INFLATION CONTROL - Systems, methods, and devices are described for providing a brace having an inflation control. The control directs fluid flow from an inflation component to one or more inflatable cells of the brace. The inflatable cells are independently inflated and deflated by the inflation component through the control. The control allows a user to create a fluid path between the inflation component and one of the inflatable cells by positioning the control in an orientation corresponding to the desired inflatable cells. Each inflatable cell is independently inflated and deflated in various orientations of the control. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140107549 | INFLATABLE WRAP WITH AUTOMATIC TIGHTNESS DETECTION - An inflatable wrap with automatic tightness detection includes a wrap strap having at least one inflatable sealed zone formed thereon, at least one fluid guiding tube connected to between the sealed zone and an external fluid supply, at least two mating connection elements separately provided on two longitudinally opposite ends of the wrap strap, and a sensor module embedded in the wrap strap. The sensor module includes an output element and a sensor element arranged at locations separately corresponding to the two mating connection elements, and a processor element electrically connected to the sensor element. When the two mating connection elements are detachably connected together to bind the wrap strap around a user's body area with the sensor element and the output element becoming aligned with each other to provide an alignment sensing function, it means the wrap strap forms a closed loop structure to provide a proper pressing force. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140107550 | PRESSURIZED LIQUID CAST - A pressurized fluid cast for stabilizing a broken bone of a patient includes a sleeve having an inner wall and an outer wall with a fluid cavity between the inner and outer walls. The outer wall has at least one access port established therethrough. The sleeve is configured to be placed at a limb of a patient such that the inner wall circumscribes the limb and is disposed at least partially along the limb, with the fluid cavity and the outer wall being radially outward of the inner wall. The sleeve is adaptable to accommodate a particular patient injury and limb. Fluid is provided within the fluid cavity and is pressurized to a selected pressure to apply substantially uniform pressure at the limb of the patient. An outer protective shell may be provided at least partially around the sleeve to limit puncturing of the sleeve. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140135671 | INFLATABLE FOOT CUSHION - Medical advantages are provided by the novel improvements made to the inflatable foot cushion of the present invention to the inflatable foot cushion of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/432,068 and the Inflatable Foot Cushion of U.S. Pat. No. 5,328,445, including better protection of a patient's Achilles' tendon areas; better unloading of the pressures on the patient's heels due to the increased elevation of the patient's heels above substrates; and the prevention of left and right lateral rotation of the ankles of patients wearing the novel inflatable foot cushion of the present invention by its two novel lateral cushions formed by expanding the main chamber of the improved inflatable foot cushion of the present invention there between, which novel lateral cushions cradle and stabilize the improved inflatable chamber of the present invention when it is pivoted under the improved inflatable foot cushion of the present invention. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140155795 | Sports Training Devices and Methods for Using Same - A sports training device may be formed as a cuff that may be wrapped around a user's elbow. The cuff may be formed of a flexible material, such as neoprene, and may include a fastening mechanism, such as a hook-and-loop fastener, to close the cuff around the user's elbow. The sports training device may include an adjustable air bladder having a pump and a release valve. The adjustable air bladder may be positioned around the user's elbow and adjusted using the pump and valve mechanism such that air may be distributed within the sports training device. Accordingly, use of the device may avoid degrees of bending with respect to the user's elbow, such as when swinging a tennis racket. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140221890 | BACK BRACE - A back brace includes an inner frame member having an interior surface, an exterior surface, a plurality of recesses formed in the interior surface, and a clamshell shape configured to wrap around a portion of a torso of a user. Each of a plurality of inserts is positioned in one of the recesses. An inflatable bladder is positioned on the exterior surface of the inner frame member, and an exterior shell member is wrapped about the bladder and the inner frame member. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140316317 | ORTHOTIC DEVICE FOR TREATING KNEE FLEXION CONTRACTURE - A double upright knee brace for treating knee flexion contracture includes upper and lower sections, each section having a pair of leg members and an anteriorly disposed integral thigh and shin cuff. A pair of hinges is intermediately positioned to the upper and lower sections. Notches formed in the upper and lower sections provide a catch for a pair of elastic bands, one each deployed on opposed sides of the knee brace, which provide a gait swing assist mechanism for the brace. A multitude of adjustable straps are deployed on both the anterior and posterior sides of the brace. A pair of air bladders, one deployed posteriorly below the knee and one deployed anteriorly above the knee, provide posterior-anterior mobilization when a patient wears the brace, stands up and ambulates. A pair of inner air bladders mounted on inner surfaces of the hinges stabilizes the knee joint. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140330184 | Pneumatic Knee Brace with Removable Stays - A reconfigurable knee brace which is particularly suitable for cold therapy. The brace includes a large wrap which fits over the front of the leg and wraps around the knee. Two or more securing straps are provided to hold the wrap in place. Once in position, an internal air bladder can be inflated to secure the fit. The user inflates the air bladder using an included squeeze pump and selectively deflates the bladder using a release button. One or more removable stays are positioned on the left and right lateral sides of the knee. When the stays are in position, the knee is held in place and cannot flex or extend. However, the stays are made removable. Once the stays are removed, the knee is able to flex and extend (though it is still stabilized by the encircling wrap). | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140330185 | Orthopedic Device For Use With An Orthopedic Cast - The present invention is generally directed to an orthopedic device for use with an orthopedic cast, which can alleviate the itching sensation that can develop when a patient wears a cast, among other advantages, such as cooling the skin below the cast, reducing the moisture in the region between the skin and the cast, as well as in some cases reducing the risk of infection. As discussed in more detail below, the orthopedic device can include a sleeve that can be mounted onto a body part, e.g., a broken limb, between the skin and a surgical cast. The sleeve is sufficiently flexible so as to substantially conform to the contour of the body part. The sleeve includes a plurality of internal channels for receiving a gas from an external source, e.g., a canister of pressurized gas, and for delivering at least a portion of the received gas via a plurality of openings onto the skin below the cast. The sleeve can include a two opposed layers between which the internal channels are formed. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20150065933 | INFLATABLE COMPRESSION WRAP FOR DIRECT SUPPORT OF THE SPINOUS PROCESS IN THE LUMBAR SPECIFIC SPINE REGION - A compression wrap for the lumbar spine region includes an elongate longitudinally stretchable belt for wrapping around the lumbar region of a person, a fastening device for securing the belt, a pressure pad extending transverse to the belt longitudinally along the spinous process and extending laterally in the hollow between the para-vertebral spinal muscles for applying support directly to the lumbar spine. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150073322 | Auto-Accommodating Therapeutic Brace - The current invention is an accommodating apparel or brace. It is intended to be convenient and comfortable. When the brace wearer is at rest, the brace exerts only modest forces against the body. When the brace wearer is active, the brace tightens and diverts load to protect the body part. The brace accommodation may include application of stronger fixation when activity begins and which persists as long as the activity does. It may also include application of forces around the body part to shift load away from the target part. The accommodation also includes relaxation of forces applied to the wearer when the wearer relaxes. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150088044 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - An orthopedic device includes a base shell having ankle and foot receiving portions. The base shell forms an opening over a dorsal aspect of the base shell. A dorsal shell is contoured to generally correspond to the opening in the base shell. At least one tightening member is connectable to the base shell and extendable over the dorsal shell to secure the base and dorsal shells together about a user's lower leg and foot. At least one inflatable bladder is provided in the ankle receiving portion of the base shell. A pump assembly is arranged to inflate the at least one inflatable bladder. The pump assembly is situated on the at least one tightening member such that the position of the pump assembly is substantially fixed relative to the base shell as a user walks in the orthopedic device. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150290010 | Knee Orthosis for Treatment of PCL Injury - A disclosed knee orthosis has provides support to the knee of a patient with a damaged or severed posterior cruciate ligament by supporting the knee with a brace, and providing an air bladder to create force against the rear of the tibia. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150305907 | IMPROVED MEDICAL CAST - A medical cast includes an inflatable air cushion, a foam material within the inflatable air cushion, a closable supporting structure external to the inflatable air cushion, and a sealable air intake connected to the inflatable air cushion. The closable supporting structure is of a size and shape sufficient to enclose a body part. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150335456 | ADJUSTABLE LEG BRACE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Leg braces configured to assist in straightening of a user's leg are shown and described. Each of the leg braces includes an anterior brace configured to be braced against an anterior portion of the leg proximal to the knee joint, having a selectively expandable and contractible bladder and an anterior brace attachment mechanism for attaching the anterior brace to a posterior brace. In some examples, each of the leg braces further includes the posterior brace configured to be braced against a posterior portion of the leg, the posterior brace having a rigid elongate base, an upper posterior brace attachment mechanism, and a lower posterior brace attachment mechanism for attaching the posterior brace to the leg below the knee joint. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150352813 | Rigidized Inflatable Structures - A composite structural element is described, including: a first laminate layer comprising a plurality of first material layers; a second laminate layer comprising a plurality of second material layers; and an inflatable bladder configured for connection with a fluid inflation or deflation source and disposed in-between the first and second laminate layers. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160051392 | LOWER BACK PAIN TREATMENT AND SPINAL PROTECTION DEVICE - A medical device is provided. Here, the medical device has a back panel, having a top surface and a bottom surface; a plurality of inflatable pads attached to this top surface, where the plurality of inflatable pads features an outer wall having an inner and outer surface, a rigid subwall proximate to said inner surface, a diaphragm, having a volume, with at least one tube fluidly connected thereto; a connection valve, fluidly connected to the tube. The medical device the incidental contact of a given object with a user's spine, and prevents the compression of this user's spine. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160113802 | MULTI-DIRECTIONAL SUPPORT SYSTEM WITH FLEX SUPPORT BARS FOR USE ON FOOTWEAR - A foot and ankle support system using one or more pressure-flexed support bars made of resilient material, each of which can be adjustably positioned and removably attached to selected positions along the medial, lateral, or posterior heel sides of an article of footwear. One end of the support bar is affixed to the base portion of the article of footwear and the other end is affixed to the collar or ankle portion causing the resilient support bar to flex into a bow-like position. Each support bar stores energy and returns resistance when engaged by various directional movements of the foot during walking, running, sports activities or rehabilitation. A plurality of pressure-flexed support bars work in tandem to provide additional support and control of foot inversion and eversion, pronation and supination. An alternative embodiment uses a pressure-flexed bladder type support bar filled with air, gas, liquid gel or other material. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160128858 | Shoe Interfaced Ankle Support Apparatus - A shoe-interfaced ankle support apparatus includes a leg support member wearable on a user's lower leg. A primary foot sling is coupled to the side wall of the leg support portion adjacent an open bottom that is configured to extend loosely across the open bottom of the leg support portion so as to selectively cradle the foot of the user while in a shoe. A shoe interface member includes a proximal end coupled to the side wall of the leg support portion that extends away, the shoe interface member having a plurality of apertures configured to register with respective holes of the shoe's lace portion and to receive the shoelace of the shoe therethrough. The leg support member may include an inflatable bladder movable between inflated and deflated configurations for supporting a user's ankle. Heat and nerve stimulation sleeves may also be situated in the leg support member. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160184126 | IMMOBILIZATION DEVICE UTILIZING A SPLINT AND PILLOW COMBINATION - The present invention provides a combination of a splint and a pillow for use in treating and immobilizing a patient. The combination includes a first portion encased in an airtight container and a second portion also encased in an airtight container. The first portion and the second portion are interconnected by an air flow valve having a air flow regulator for controlling airflow between the portions. The first portion may include bean-bag or similar splint and the second portion includes a foam component. The two portions share the same air such that when the first portion is inflated, the second portion is deflated. Wherein, upon opening of the airflow regulator, the air pressure passes between the first portion, deflating the first portion, into the second portion, thus inflating the second portion. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20170231792 | ORTHOTIC DEVICE RESPONSIVE TO DETECTED FORCES AT USER-OPERATED TOOL | 08-17-2017 |
