| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 602032000 | Skeletal traction applicator | 78 |
| 20080200856 | Method, apparatus, and system for bracing a knee - A knee brace functions to extensionally center and thereby enhance patellar function. The brace comprises an upper bracket assembly, a lower bracket assembly, and certain torsional spring assemblies. The upper and lower bracket assemblies comprise leg-receiving bracket portions and certain axial support structure extending from the bracket portions to bracket junctions. Each spring assembly comprises a torsional spring element and an elastically compressible core element. The torsional spring elements compressibly receive the core elements. The torsional spring elements are actuable for imparting restorative resistance forces, and the core elements function to damp the restorative resistance forces. The damped restorative resistance forces function to safely enhance quadriceps muscle contraction during knee extension. The enhanced quadriceps muscle contraction functions to center the patella during knee extension, and thereby enhance patellar function. The brace may be attached to an anchored leg-covering garment for further restricting axial displacement relative to the leg. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080255491 | Medical aid having a standalone femur traction mode and a leg support mode - A medical aid that functions as (1) a standalone femur traction device for femur traction or (2) a trapezoidally-shaped cushioned leg support pillow. The medical aid can be placed on an ordinary bed and is constructed to provide traction without the use of weights or pulleys. The medical aid includes a base that supports a trapezoidally-shaped leg pillow or support and an adjustable U-shaped fulcrum coupled to the base. The U-shaped fulcrum supports thereon an elastic cord with an attached leg pin connector. Adjustment of the U-shaped fulcrum and/or the tension applied by the elastic cord varies the amount of traction. The trapezoidally-shaped cushioned leg support can be used with or without the base. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090093745 | High gripping and non-slip belts for pneumatic lumbar traction device - The pneumatic lumbar traction device comprises two separable parts, namely an upper hollow part and a lower frame, the frame having a pneumatically operated piston and cylinder mechanism fixed in and located centrally therein with a piston rod extending outwardly to engage a bar positioned to engage and move a loop fixed to a pelvic traction belt outwardly of a foot end of the device; the upper hollow part having an upper surface on which a user will lie during use; a generally elongate chest belt having opposite end portions with a strap fixed on each end portion with a first clip on said strap and a mating second clip fixed on the opposite end portion, each strap, after said mating clips are fixed together, being capable of being pulled through said first clip to tighten it on the first clip against said fixed mating second clip thereby to tighten the chest belt around a users chest; two, spaced apart, elongate strips of hook or loop material fixed to a central area of the upper surface for engaging with an outer surface of the chest belt for fixing the chest belt to the upper surface; a pelvic traction belt adapted to be received around the pelvic area of a user and having the loop fixed thereto and extending outwardly transversely of the pelvic traction belt toward the foot end of the device and the pelvic traction belt having opposite end portions with a strap fixed on each end portion with a strap fixed on each end portion with a first clip on said strap and a mating second clip fixed on the opposite end portion, each strap, after said mating clips are fixed together, being capable of being pulled through said first clip to tighten it on the first clip against said fixed mating second clip thereby to tighten the pelvic traction belt around a users pelvic area. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090118657 | Portable cervical traction device - Low-cost, light weight portable cervical traction or spinal decompression devices for home use by a patient. A carriage is slidable along a portion of a support structure parallel to a longitudinal axis. The carriage includes a restraining mechanism adapted to releasably restrain a portion of a patient's body to the carriage. The pneumatic traction force generating apparatus is operatively coupled to move the carriage relative to the support structure when in a pressurized state. The pneumatic traction force generating apparatus is adapted to maintain a generally static traction force during a treatment period when in the pressurized state without additional pressurized air being supplied. A hand pump operated by the patient is fluidly connected to the pneumatic traction force generating apparatus to inject pressurized air. A pressure relief mechanism operated by the patient is adapted to release pressure from the pneumatic traction force generating apparatus. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090264804 | TRACTION APPARATUS AND TRACTION FORCE CONTROL METHOD OF TRACTION APPARATUS - In the traction apparatus, a control circuit has the following traction control process portions. First, a first traction control process portion winds up the slack portion of a wire by a motor to eliminate the slack of the wire connected to a body to be pulled. Next, a second traction control process portion converts a set traction force that is set by an operation portion to a traction amount to calculate a converted value and, by defining a predetermined amount of a traction amount set based on the converted value as an initial target value, continuously winds up the wire by the motor to that target value. Next, a third traction control process portion detects the traction force that is being applied to the body to be pulled by a load cell, calculates a drive stop time of the motor by defining the set traction force as a final target value on the basis of a detected output of the load cell and drives the drive mechanism, and stops the driving of the motor at a point of reaching the drive stop time. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090299247 | Spinal Mobilization Treatment System with Multi-dimensional Force Application - A spinal treatment system for treating a spinal region of a patient's back includes a harness configured to be coupled to a preselected location on the patient. A force transfer member is coupled to the harness and is configured to transfer force to the harness. A vibrational movement head is controlled by a computer and is configured to apply a preselected laterally vibrating force to the force application member extending therefrom. A vertical displacement member is coupled to the computer and is configured to move the vibrational movement head to a preselected vertical displacement relative to the patient. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100069809 | DISCRETELY ADJUSTABLE ORTHOPEDIC TRACTION USING CONSTANT-FORCE SPRINGS - System, including method and apparatus, for applying traction to a patient's limb using constant-force springs. The constant-force springs may include one or more main springs that apply a base tractive force and at least one supplementary spring that can apply a supplementary tractive force to the limb. The at least one supplementary spring may be changeable reversibly between uncoupled and coupled configurations while the base tractive force is applied continuously to the limb and without repositioning the limb, thereby providing discrete adjustment of traction force while the limb remains in traction. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100069810 | TRACTION APPARATUS AND TRACTION FORCE CONTROL METHOD FOR TRACTION APPARATUS - A traction force control method for a traction apparatus according to the present invention that impresses a desired traction force on an object to be hauled via a traction mechanism is provided. The method includes measuring, in a zero traction state in which an impressed traction force that is impressed on the object to be hauled is zero, the impressed traction force with a traction force sensor and outputting a zero traction value. The method also includes generating an added value in which an adjusting output from a control circuit is added to the zero traction force value; providing the added value to a drive circuit of a drive mechanism that drives the traction mechanism and outputting a drive signal that corresponds to the added value; performing adjustment by increasing or decreasing the adjusting output so that the drive signal becomes a reference value that puts the object to be hauled in the zero traction state, setting the zero traction value as a zero point of the zero traction force sensor, and the adjusting output obtained by the adjustment step as a zero point of the control output of the control circuit, respectively. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100106067 | Portable resetting device - The portable resetting device ( | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100121243 | Cervical traction/stretch device and method for its use - A cervical traction/stretch system includes a traction/stretch mechanism for applying tension between a body's head and shoulders, the traction/stretch mechanism including a bellows; a pump operatively coupled with the traction/stretch mechanism for alternately inflating and deflating the bellows; and an at least semi-automatic controller operatively coupled with the pump for at least semi-automatically controlling the pump by activating and deactivating the same in such manner as to alternately and repeatably inflate and deflate the bellows to prescribed pressure levels over prescribed pressure intervals. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100125232 | Head Suspension Device Vertebral Decompression Method with a Teeth Guard - Head Suspension Device Vertebral Decompression Method with a Teeth Guard allows a user to raise their legs off the ground in upright vertical position using a teeth guard and grasping a head support frame with both hands. The frame comprises a head back pillow, a chin support and attachment means. After the frame is suspended from an overhead support, the user puts a teeth guard into the mouth to protect the teeth, settles his/her head inside the frame resting the back of their head on the head back pillow and their chin on the chin support, grasps the frame with both hands to protect the neck and gradually raises their legs off the ground thus suspending themselves by head from the frame. In this position the force of the whole body gravitational weight effectively and safely decompresses all the parts of spinal column thus relieving back pain. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100185131 | DEVICE FOR CORRECTING BOWLEG - A device for correcting bowleg includes a pair of knee holders for rotating together with knees while holding the knees, a rotational driving unit for repeatedly driving the knee holders forward and backward in directions of rotating the knees outward and inward, respectively, and a controller having a memory storing rotation conditions of the knee holders. The controller controls the rotational driving unit according to the rotation conditions stored in the memory. A device for correcting bowleg includes a pair of foot supports for receiving and supporting feet, the foot supports capable of performing forward and backward rotations in directions of rotating the feet outward and inward, respectively, and a third resisting means for resisting against the forward rotation of the foot supports. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100222729 | CERVICAL TRACTION TREATMENT - Described is a method of providing headache and migraine relief by applying traction to the cervical spine of a human subject. The human subject may be placed in a supine or prone position with an attachment means positioned around the skull region of the human subject. The attachment means is coupled to a traction means, which provides traction forces for stretching the cervical spine and providing relief from headache and migraine pain associated with cervical compression. Various treatment regimes are possible depending on the patient size and symptoms. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20110112455 | HIP TRACTION DEVICE AND METHODS - A hip traction device and associated methods is disclosed. Such a device may include a base having a proximal end and a distal end, a guide coupled to the base, a carrier configured to move along the guide, a tensioner coupled to the base and configured to provide a force to the carrier to move the carrier toward the distal end of the base, causing a leg to be put in tension, and a single body coupling mechanism being removably attached to the carrier and being configured to securely attach to a lower portion of a leg when the body coupling mechanism is detached from the carrier. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110118641 | REMOVABLE CHAIR SUPPORTED TRACTION SYSTEM - A removable chair supported traction system for use with a chair. The system can include a traction device, a removable fabric chair cover, and a pouch. The traction device can include a traction head, a traction body, and a centralizer. The traction body can be insertable into the pouch. A customizable removable chair supported traction system that can include a customizable traction device. The customizable traction device can include a shearable traction head and body and dimensional indicators. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110190676 | HIP DISTRACTION - A hip distractor includes a pair of distractor members and a support configured to be fastened to a surgical table. The support includes at least two mounts for coupling to a pair of joints that couple the distractor members to the support. Another hip distractor includes a pair of distractor assemblies that are configured to apply a distraction load to a patient. Each of the assemblies includes a joint for coupling the corresponding assembly to a surgical table. The joint permits vertical and horizontal angular adjustment of the corresponding assembly. A method of distracting a hip includes coupling a patient's legs to a pair of distractor assemblies and simultaneously adjusting a vertical angle and a horizontal angle of at least one of the distractor assemblies. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20120010549 | CERVICAL TRACTION MECHANISM - The present invention provides a cervical traction mechanism having a weight seat used to provide the weight force required for cervical traction. A weight adjustor is used to preset a weight force required for cervical traction as a sign of alarming. A pulling brake unit includes a pulley assembly, stay cord and traction belt joint, with one end of said pulley assembly linked to the brake unit connection end of the weight seat. A cervical traction belt has one end linked to the traction belt joint of the pulling brake unit. An alarming portion is set onto a preset location of the weight seat. When the spring weight of the weight seat reaches the weight force set by the operator, a signal is sent by the alarming portion. The cervical traction mechanism improves safety and applicability and makes it possible to avoid misoperation and recurrent damage to the patients. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120253254 | Hip Traction Device, System, and Methods - A hip traction device, system, and associated methods are disclosed. Such a device may include a base having a proximal end and a distal end, a guide coupled to the base, a carrier configured to move along the guide upon receiving a force from a tensioner to move the carrier toward the distal end of the base, causing a leg to be put in tension, and a single body coupling mechanism either removably attachable or permanently attached to the carrier and configured to securely attach to a lower portion of a leg, such that the portion of the leg moves with the carrier during operation of the tensioner. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120259260 | INFLATABLE CERVICAL TRACTION DEVICE - A cervical traction device advantageously includes a therapeutic pack that can be separately heated or chilled for use with the device. The most common application is a cold pack insertable in a recessed pocket of the device to provide cold therapy as the device is inflated during cervical decompression. The structure preferably includes a series of bladders that cooperate to define a cavity for accepting the therapeutic pack on an inside surface for thermal exchange with the neck of a user. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20130053745 | POLYMER MOLDED BODY FOR PULLING BIOLOGICAL TISSUE, MEDICAL PULLING MEMBER USING SAME, AND MEDICAL PULLING TOOL - According to a medical traction device containing a polymer molded article having biocompatibility as a weight for traction of a living tissue to be resected under observation with an endoscope, and a medical traction equipment containing the medical traction device and a grasping member connected to each other, such a medical traction device or traction equipment is provided that in ESD in a digestive tract, a dissected living tissue is efficiently removed from the operative field also in a direction that is different from the moving direction of the endoscope, thereby maintaining the field of view, and the procedures are thus performed safely and rapidly. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20140088480 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SPINAL TRACTION ALIGNMENT - The present invention relates to a device for providing passive traction involving a pair of rails with 8 degrees of freedom and matching the user's spinal curve for providing relaxation and other medical treatment to a user. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20150051529 | Therapy Device - A neck traction device comprising at least one head contact member and biasing means connected to the at least one head contact member, wherein, the biasing means comprises a resilient material that, when in use, provides a traction force on the user's neck via the at least one head contact member. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20160000634 | APPARATUS FOR RELIEVING BACK PAIN - An apparatus for performing spinal decompression has a slanted surface coupled with opposing arm supports for receiving a user, or a grab bar, for suspending the user on the slanted surface under the influence of gravity, responsive to the user's weight. The amount of spinal decompression accomplished can be adjusted by varying the angle of the slanted surface, preferably by providing opposing ends of the table with legs, at least some of which are adjustable. The opposing arm supports and the grab bar are preferably adjustably associated with the slanted surface, for maximizing the user's comfort and for accommodating users of different sizes, and can be padded for added comfort and convenience. The apparatus can be made portable, for storage or transport. The apparatus can be provided with one or more heating pads to apply heat to the upper body, the lower back or the arms of the user. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160106566 | TRACTION DEVICE FOR NECK PHYSICAL THERAPY - A traction device for neck physical therapy includes a control unit, a knob unit having a transmission disc, a knob and a force applying cable, and the transmission disc and the knob being pivotally installed at the control unit, and the knob being linked to a transmission shaft, and an end of the force applying cable being fixed to the transmission disc; a body unit; a force indication unit, including a load positioning module, an elastic member, a thrust cable and an indicator, and the load positioning module being installed in the body unit and linked to the force applying cable, and the elastic member having two fixing ends, one being fixed to the load positioning module, and the thrust cable being coupled to the load positioning module and the indicator; and a transfer unit, fixed to the load positioning module and slidably installed on the body unit. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160193098 | Apparatus for Applying Multi-Dimensional Traction to the Spinal Column | 07-07-2016 |
| 602033000 | Bedstead associated traction apparatus | 10 |
| 20090306567 | CERVICAL SPINE TRACTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A cervical traction method and apparatus for treating irregularities in the lateral curvature of the cervical region of the spine involves the application of traction load to induce an axially elongated or extension posture in the cervical region of the patient's spine. The patient is placed in a supine or seated position, and a traction halter is fitted about the head of the patient, with a traction sling also being optionally positioned about the cervical region of the patient. A traction load, which may have an intermittently varying magnitude, is exerted on one or more of the sling or halter to induce an axially elongated and/or extension posture in the cervical region. The axially elongated posture at least partially diminishes the lateral curvature of the cervical region of the spine in the patient, and the extension posture at least partially restores the lateral curvature to the cervical region of the spine in the patient, thereby reducing symptoms such as neck pain, upper back pain, headaches, and other symptoms of mechanical origin that result from irregular lateral curvature of the spine. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090306568 | INTERMITTENT LUMBAR TRACTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A traction method and apparatus for treating irregularities in the lateral curvature and global posture of the thoraco-lumbar, lumbar, lumbo-pelvic and/or pelvic region of the spine involving the application of an intermittent transverse traction load to a region of the patient's body. The patient is placed in a supine or semi-supine position, and a traction sling is positioned about a region of the body of the patient, where the region of the body can be the thoracic region, lumbar region and pelvic region of the body. A transverse traction load having an intermittently varying magnitude is exerted on the sling to induce an extension posture in at least a portion of the spine of the patient and/or a flexion posture of the pelvic portion of the spine of the patient. The flexion and extension postures serve to at least partially restore normal lateral curvature of the thoraco-lumbo-pelvic region of the spine, thereby reducing lower back pain, correcting abnormal posture, and easing other symptoms that are related to thoraco-lumbo-pelvic spine curvature irregularities. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100094190 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING LIGHT THERAPY TRACTION - Systems and methods for providing light therapy traction to a patient. A light therapy device and a traction mechanism provide concurrent, alternating and/or repetitive treatment to a patient. The light therapy device includes one or more light sources configured to deliver light to a patient. The traction mechanism is configured to provide selective separation to a particular location the patient's body, such as a location of the patient's vertebrae. In some embodiments, the light therapy and traction are performed simultaneously. In other embodiments, the light therapy and lumbar traction are performed in treatment cycles to the patient. Embodiments of the present invention embrace the application of light therapy prior to, during, and/or after a cervical and/or lumbar traction treatment. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100137772 | TRACTION APPARATUS AND ROPE TAKE-UP MECHANISM OF TRACTION APPARATUS - A traction apparatus which impresses a desired traction force to a body to be pulled is provided. The traction apparatus includes: a traction mechanism that includes a harness coupled to the body to be pulled, a rope having one end attached to the harness, and a take-up drum attaching to an other end of the rope and impressing the traction force on the body to be pulled by taking up the rope; a first pulley that engages at a predetermined wrapping angle the rope to which the traction force is impressed by being taken up by the take-up drum, a rope load being impressed to the first pulley from the rope; a coupling plate that rotatably holds the first pulley, the rope load being impressed to the coupling plate from the first pulley; a load sensor plate that holds the coupling plate at one end portion thereof, the rope load being impressed to the load sensor from the coupling plate; an outer frame that fixes an other end portion of the load sensor plate; and a load cell adhered to a surface of the load sensor plate. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20110118642 | METHOD FOR TREATING A USER'S BACK OR NECK USING A TRACTION SYSTEM - A method for treating a user's back, a user's neck, or combinations thereof. The method can include the steps of: inserting a traction device into a pouch of a fabric garment; disposing the fabric garment over a user; engaging the traction device with a surface; and applying a pressure to the traction device using the user's back. The traction device can provide a therapeutic pressure to the user's back, to the user's neck, or to combinations thereof. The method can use a customizable traction device having a shearable fraction head and body. The shearable traction head and body can each be cut to a custom size to fit a user. The method can use a removable fabric chair cover disposed over a chair. A user can sit on the chair and apply a pressure to the traction device using the user's back. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20130226060 | Traction Bed - A traction bed includes (a) a frame upon which an individual is supportable, (b) a first single-sided lever arm pivotably coupled to the frame at a location proximate both a first end of the frame and a first side of the frame, wherein the first single-sided lever arm is configured to be coupled to an arm of an individual, (c) a second single-sided lever arm pivotably coupled to the frame at a location proximate both a second end of the frame and the first side of the frame, wherein the second single-sided lever arm is configured to be coupled to a leg of an individual, and (d) a control system operable to direct a force onto each of the single-sided lever arms to pivot the single-sided lever arms relative to the frame, wherein the force directed to the first single-sided lever arm is separately variable from the force directed to the second single-sided lever arm. | 08-29-2013 |
| 602034000 | Overhead frame | 1 |
| 20090209895 | Traction device using a winch - The traction device using a winch employs an array of components including winches, pulleys and elastic bands mounted on an upright frame. The arrangement of the components allows the device to be utilized for traction without the use of cumbersome weights. The upright frame is configured to ensure stability. The components, including scales and cables, are mounted on the frame. | 08-20-2009 |
| 602035000 | Supported device | 3 |
| 20080228121 | BACK SUPPORT APPARATUS AND METHOD - A device to support the human back/spine and provide assistance in bending, lifting and standing upright comprises a strap and belt system for attachment to the body and one or more bias/tension member to provide the force necessary to urge the user's back to remain or return to a straight position. When used as intended, the device serves to encourage a healthy body position for lifting, and/or to alleviate or prevent back pain associated with bending or lifting. The bias/tension member preferably comprises at least one tension rod that is adjustably fixed to a waist belt, and slidably received by an upper bracket at or near the shoulder blade region of the back. The length of the preferred two tension rods, in effect, may be adjusted by adjusting how or where the rods are fixed to the waist belt, for example. The angle at which the tension rods are held by the upper bracket, and, hence, the angle the upper portions of the tension rods are held relative to the lower portions of the tension rods, may be adjusted to accommodate different body types. With the device installed on the user's upper body, bending over will tend to bend the rods, and, hence, the resilient rods will support or tend to suspend the upper body and will help the user to straighten when desired. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20120265114 | STRETCHER AND METHOD OF STRETCHING LOWER BODY - A stretcher may stretch a lower body of a user laying down in a state in which the stretcher is arranged adjacent to, arranged on, or integrally attached to a bed. The stretcher includes an upper body movement restraint configured to prevent an upper body from being moved in the direction of stretching, a friction reducer configured to reduce a friction between the lower body and a lower body contact surface, and a tension generator configured to give a stretching force to the lower body when the upper body is held by the upper body restraint with the lower body arranged on the friction reducer. A user may be able remain flat on his or her back after using the stretcher. This may allow the user's joints to rest and/or heal in a relaxed state. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20160058599 | Cuboid human spinal traction device - The cuboid is different from all other spinal traction devices because it: has no hard frame, strap, rope, pulley, harness or motor; is lightweight; contours to the shape of the legs for comfort; spreads out the pressure necessary for traction over more surface area of the body decreasing pressure points and increases time in traction; is adjustable from zero to maximum pull; is placed on the edge of a bed with the user lying comfortably on the bed; requires no electricity or energy from the user; uses a completely relaxed human body and weight from legs to power its leverage; pulls comfortably on the legs to apply traction to the entire spine; incorporates a sleeping bed to facilitate traction and supply resistance on a large area of the back of the head and upper body for increased comfort. Inflatable models are deflated, folded and placed in a drawer or luggage. | 03-03-2016 |
| 602036000 | Body attachment means | 39 |
| 20090131844 | Tension Strap for Migration Prevention and Patellar Stabilization for Use With Knee Braces - A tension strap to be used with any brand of ACL or OA functional knee bracing. The position, elasticity and versatility of the strap allow it to be used for patella support and to prevent vertical migration of the brace. The strap is placed over the anterior side of the face of the knee joint with the support buttress lying adjacent to the anterior edge of the patella and the support straps extended posteriorly to the upper arms and lower arms of the brace. The support straps are then pulled around the outside of the upper arms and lower arms of the brace and adhered back to themselves using hook and loop fastener material. Additional support tension can be applied to the patella through the buttress support by increasing tension through the support straps. The prevention of vertical migration of the knee brace is also achieved through the use of non-slip lining on the face of the tension strap that is in contact with the skin covering the knee joint and patella. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090204046 | Cervical traction/stretch device kit - The cervical traction/stretch device kit comprises a cervical traction/stretch device including an expandable bellows section which is made of non-elastic and non-stretchable material. The device further includes a shoulder section which can be fixed to or made integral with the bellows section. At least two, preferably three, interchangeable head sections are provided so that substantially all human head sizes can be supported by the device. Also provided is a head frame section which is releasably assembled with one of the head sections, the bellows section and the shoulder section to provide a cervical traction/stretch device. The bellows section, the shoulder section and the head section have aligned U-shaped openings therein adapted to receive and support a patient's neck. A pumping mechanism, preferably including an air pump and pressure relief structure are connected to the bellows section for pumping air into the bellows section for expanding the bellows section and for relieving or releasing air out of the bellows section. A triangular-in-cross-section base is provided in the kit for supporting the device at a small angle to the horizontal. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090204047 | Quick Release Casts - Quick-release casts are presented. A cast can include multiple layers of material. An inner layer comprising a soft material contacts an affected limb and forms a padded layer. One or more additional layers can wrap around the padded layer to form nested tubular casts. The materials used to form the tubular casts are preferably impregnated with a curable compound capable of hardening to provide rigid support for the limb. Each of the tubular casts can wrap around the affect limb and have an overlapping seam that permanently seals in position upon curing of the curable compound. Each of the tubular casts can include a quick-release fastener that pre-joins sections of the tubular casts together before application to the limb. After the limb heals, the fastener can be undone to remove the cast quickly, quietly, and comfortably without causing undue distress to the patient. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090299248 | PORTABLE TRACTION DEVICE FOR TRACTION THERAPY AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A portable traction therapy device including a traction spring, a belt, and a traction control unit. The traction control unit interconnects the spring and the belt, and includes a locking mechanism and a switch assembly. The locking mechanism selectively locks and releases the belt relative to a housing of the control unit, with the switch assembly operating to dictate a state of the locking mechanism. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20110112456 | LUMBAR TRACTION DEVICE - A lumbar traction device is herein disclosed. The lumbar traction device includes a lumbar support member to be worn adjacent to a lumbar region of a user, at least one lower leg support to be worn adjacent to a lower leg of the user, and at least one connecting member connecting the lumbar support member and the at least one lower leg support, the at least one connecting member being substantially inelastic. When a load is applied to the at least one lower leg support, the load is transferred to the lumbar support member via the at least one connecting member. When the load is transferred to the lumbar support member, the lumbar support member forcibly presses against the lower lumbar area of user, thereby distracting the hip bone from the lower vertebrae. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110118643 | WEARABLE AMBULATORY TRACTION SYSTEM - A wearable ambulatory traction system for a user. The system can include a traction device with a traction head, a traction body, and a centralizer; a wearable fabric garment; and a pouch secured to the fabric garment. The traction device can be insertable into the pouch. A customizable wearable ambulatory traction system for a user that can include a customizable traction device with a shearable traction head and body which can be cut to a custom size by the user. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110118644 | BACK AND NECK CUSHION THERAPY DEVICE - A back and neck cushion therapy device for wearing, attaching to a backpack, or placing over a chair. The device can include a pouch with a traction device disposed therein. The traction device can include a head, a body, and a lower back traction. Straps can be connected to the pouch, allowing a user to strap the device about the user. The fraction device can have various indention load deflections, providing firmness or softness. The traction device can be shearable, allowing the user to cut the traction device to a custom size. The pouch can be fastened to a backpack. A reversible back and neck cushion therapy device can include two pouches with two traction devices, such that a user can select a firm side or a soft side. The reversible back and neck cushion therapy device can be hung over a chair back. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110172579 | INFLATION TYPE CERVICAL VERTEBRAE REHABILITATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - An inflation type cervical vertebrae rehabilitation device includes at least one cervical vertebrae cell, a head cell connected to the at least one cervical vertebrae cell, an electric inflation portion and a control portion. The method includes a preparing step, a setting inflation processes step, an inflating step, and a completion step. One or more cervical vertebrae cells are inflatable and positioned between a support position and an operation position to support and rehabilitate the user's neck. The head cell is provided to support the user's head. So, the cervical vertebrae cells can support the user's head and neck with rehabilitation functions. The head cell is an auxiliary for support the user's head. It is easy to carry. This invention could be remote controlled. It contains the far infra-red heating function. In addition, there is a pose balance feature. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110178449 | TRACTION DEVICE - Disclosed is a traction device for applying a tensile force to a first part of a patient's body, the device comprising: an engagement device for securely trapping the first part of a patient's body; and a resilient member arranged to receive the engagement device and to co-operate with a second part of the patient's body to apply the tensile force. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110178450 | Manual Spinal Traction Device - A manual traction device is disclosed comprising a head-strap configured to wrap around a circumference of a patient's head. A fastener is affixed to the head-strap, configured such that the head-strap may be fastened to itself. The fastener may be a hook-and-loop type fastener. One or more handle-straps are provided, which are slidably attached to the head-strap. In this manner, the position of the handle-strap(s) may be adjusted relative to the length of the head-strap. Using the disclosed manual traction device situated on a patient as more fully described herein, a therapist may apply a pulling force to the handle-strap(s) in a cephalad direction, thereby causing a traction force to be transmitted to the patient's spine. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110213285 | 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. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110230808 | TRACTION EXERCISE APPARATUS - A traction exercise apparatus comprises a rectangular shaped metal frame including a pair of metal vertical members, a metal horizontal member on a bottom side, and a pair of metal horizontal members on a top side. A first rotating metal shaft and a second rotating metal shaft are located across the pair of metal horizontal members. Further a pair of ankle braces is attached to a snap hook. A cable pulley on each side of the first rotating metal shaft supports a first metal cable attached to the snap hook. A first cable reel on each side of second rotating metal shaft supports the first metal cable. A second cable reel on each side of the second rotating metal shaft supports a second metal cable attached to a hand grab bar. Second rotating metal shaft rotates to transmit a tension to the first metal cable to perform different traction exercises. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20120123310 | GARMENT WITH LUMBAR TRACTION DEVICE - A lumbar traction device is operable to be used by a user that has a lumbar region and a lower leg. The device includes a garment that includes at least one coupling member. The device also includes a lumbar support member operable to be worn adjacent to the lumbar region. The device also includes at least one lower leg support to be worn adjacent to the lower leg. Moreover, the device includes at least one connecting member connecting the lumbar support member and the lower leg support. The connecting member is substantially inelastic, and a load applied to the lower leg support is transferred to the lumbar support member via the connecting member to provide distraction to the lumbar region of the user. Moreover, the lumbar support member, the lower leg support, and/or the connecting member is coupled to the garment via the coupling member. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120259261 | DISTRACTOR STRAPS FOR USE WITH DISTRACTOR APPARATUSES - Distractor straps for use with distractor apparatuses are disclosed. In one embodiment, a distractor strap includes a cinch strap having a free end and a second end. The second end of the cinch strap includes an adjustment mechanism receiving the free end of the cinch strap such that the cinch strap forms a closed loop. A diameter of the closed loop is adjustable with the adjustment mechanism. The distractor strap further includes a cross strap comprising a first loop, a second loop, and strapping connecting the first loop and the second loop. The cinch strap is positioned in the first loop and the second loop such that the cross strap extends across the diameter of the closed loop formed by the cinch strap and the cross strap and the cinch strap are slidable with respect to one another. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20130131570 | CERVICAL REPOSITIONING, RESTRAINT, TRACTION AND EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHOD - A cervical restraint, traction, and exercise device and method includes a padded restraint system for a person's head, and an adjustable support system. The head may be placed in any of a number of three dimensional orientations until a particular orientation is reached, for example a pain-free or substantially pain-free orientation, and then a restraint system engaged, restraining the head in the particular three dimensional orientation against a set of one or more pads. The system may then be adjusted to apply a traction force. The device may be used in conjunction with a second restraint system that positions and restrains the person's torso. Use of the system may enable the user to perform exercises while certain body parts, including the head and neck, are restrained in pain-free or substantially pain-free positions to obtain therapeutic effects. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130178777 | DYNAMIC TRACTION APPARATUS - A dynamic traction apparatus is provided. A mounting portion includes a mounting portion that is configured to support a channel frame thereon. The channel frame includes one or more channels that extend along a length thereof and one or more corresponding resilient members positioned adjacent the channels. A bridge mount extends distally from the mounting portion and including a bridge extending transverse to a longitudinal axis defined through the mounting portion. The bridge includes one or more wheels disposed in substantial alignment with the channel(s) of the channel frame such that a coupling member extending through the channel(s) and coupled to the resilient member(s) is/are selectively coupleable to a finger of a patient. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130197415 | SYSTEM FOR SPINAL DECOMPRESSION - A spinal decompression system for the treatment of low back pain arising from lumbar disc disease that horizontally separates the vertebra by effectively applying the desired traction to relieve pain and stimulate healing by opening the pathway to the disc while maintaining the basic comfort of the patient. The system employs horizontal separation via a cam that is positioned between a stationary platform and a traction harness that moves relative to the platform. When the cam is activated it pushes the harness relative to the stationary platform. The cam action separates the vertebra by applying traction force to the harness relative to the table support section. The cam can be actuated using a lever arm, a hand cranked worm drive, hand wheel or an electric motor. To control the pressure being exerted on the spine, the cam drive is spring loaded to allow for the relief of any over pressure. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130211306 | BUOYANCY-BASED CERVICAL TRACTION SYSTEM - A buoyancy-based cervical traction system has a floatation and a head rest supported by the flotation system. The head rest is adapted to support a person's head above the neck and apply traction to the neck when the person is in a body of liquid. The system has a position adjustment system adapted to allow selective adjustment of the position at which the person's head rest will be relative to an upper surface of the liquid when the person and the cervical traction system are in the liquid, the person's head is supported by the head rest, and the cervical traction system and person are floating in the liquid at equilibrium. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130218062 | PELVIC STRUCTURE FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY DEVICE AND HEAD FASTENER FOR CERVICAL TRACTION - The present invention concerns a pelvic support structure for a physical therapy device and a head fastener for cervical traction, which supports a pelvis in a comfortable and firm manner, maintains a predetermined level of traction intensity without being detached or slid down, maximizes a treatment effect by concentrating a traction force on the lumbar and preventing power dispersion, is intended for patient treatment or correction by means of cervical traction, and does not pressurize a patient's head or function in an unstable manner. For a physical therapy device comprising a bed plate ( | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130289464 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THERAPEUTIC SPINAL TREATMENT - An apparatus and method for applying therapeutic spinal treatment to a patient has an anchor that connects to a first portion of the patients body above the cervical spine area. The anchor substantially fixes the location of that portion in the apparatus and a movable interface is provided in the apparatus with which the patient is adapted to interact with an operative part of his body. Movement of the movable interface together with the operative part of the patient's body imposes upon at least a second portion of the patients body that is below the first portion movement at the spine. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140100503 | LUMBAR TRACTION DEVICE - A lumbar traction device includes a tabular base, an indentation, a lumbar tracking base, tightening pieces, a weight member, a driving member and a controller. The lumbar tracking device allows the user to grip the controller to control the rotation of the rotation axis, and drive the threaded rod to rotate spirally forward and backward so as to synchronously drive the lumbar tracking base to move forward and backward for stretching or releasing. Hence, the user can independently operate the lumbar traction device for optimal applicability and safety. The weight member is further provided with a weight adjustment component to adjust the weight levels required by the user for lumbar traction. A warning part emit warning signals to inform the user that the preset weight value is reached, helping to avoid discomfort or secondary injuries resulting from overload. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140142487 | Portable Decompression vest/belt - Inexpensive, portable, multi purpose decompression device for use in any and all seated positions. Vest is designed to encircle any part of torso and be lifted by strapping that connects to a vertical anchoring point for lift or decompression. Patient can exert any amount of reasonable lift to decompress as needed with their own gravitational weight. Vest will have multiple connecting points in an effort to apply specific angular direction to different types of decompression needs. The connecting points will be clipped/buckled or strapped to a vertical anchoring point that will allow the patient to adjust the amount of decompression needed by pulling the adequate amount of tension, one click at a time, from said anchoring point by pulling on the adjusting/Lifting strap. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140188027 | PORTABLE CERVICAL TRACTION DEVICE - The portable cervical traction device includes a brace having at least a pair of shoulder hooks configured to be worn over the shoulders and on the back of a user. A traction control mechanism is attached to the brace and includes an L-shaped traction bar. A plurality of hooks is attached to the traction bar, and a head sling can be attached to selected hooks for comfortable and proper support of the user's head. The traction control mechanism selectively raises or lowers the traction bar to apply the desired traction on the user. Since the brace is portable, the portable cervical traction device provides greater mobility for the user while maintaining proper traction. The degree of traction can be easily adjusted to account for the degree of recovery of the user. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140200498 | SPINAL THERAPY DEVICE - The invention provides a spinal therapy device that can be used by an individual to self-apply overpressure, spinal decompression, spinal joint mobilization or a combination thereof to the spine, as well as methods for using a spinal therapy device to self apply overpressure, spinal decompression, spinal joint mobilization or a combination thereof. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140200499 | SPINAL THERAPY DEVICE - The invention provides a spinal therapy device that can be used by an individual to self-apply overpressure, spinal decompression, spinal joint mobilization or a combination thereof to the spine, as well as methods for using a spinal therapy device to self apply overpressure, spinal decompression, spinal joint mobilization or a combination thereof. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140221895 | CERVICAL TRACTION SYSTEMS AND METHOD - Embodiments may include a traction system, for example a cervical traction system for a neck of a user. Systems may include a housing assembly, plate assembly, handle assembly, and cable assembly. The housing assembly may include a drive assembly. The plate assembly may be operatively connected to the drive assembly. The handle assembly may be operatively connected to the drive assembly. The handle assembly may be configured to actuate movement of the plate assembly relative to the housing assembly. Embodiments may be configured to apply traction to the neck thereby providing a distraction distance or force to a portion of the cervical spine. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140249461 | Portable Spinal Decompression Device - The present invention is a portable device for administering spinal decompression therapy. The device features a compact size and an innovative tension control mechanism to facilitate, in particular, a therapy for imbibition. The use of fabric for a sling and a platform adds comfort features while reducing weight. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140309573 | Detachable Orthopedic Sling - A detachable orthopedic sling for treatment of a user's spine is provided. The detachable orthopedic sling includes first and second adjustable sections, first and second handholds, and a strap. The first and second adjustable sections permit adjustment of their respective lengths. The first and second adjustable sections extend from one or more attachment rings to the first and second handholds. The strap permits adjustment of its length and may be positioned by a user around his torso, under his arms, and across his back. The detachable orthopedic sling may be mechanically coupled to a support structure using the attachment rings and allows the user to hang from the sling to provide fraction treatment of the user's spine. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20150141894 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DECOMPRESSION AND ELLIPTICAL TRACTION OF THE CERVICAL AND THORACIC SPINE - A traction device comprises a frame, a first bladder portion, a second bladder portion, a spacer, and a pump. The first bladder expands in an outward direction a distance greater than in a transverse direction. The second bladder expands in an angular direction. The second bladder is positioned generally below and to the side of the first bladder. Upon expanding in the outward direction, the first bladder bears against the back of the user's neck. Upon expanding in the transverse direction, the first bladder applies an angular traction to the cervical spine. Upon expanding in the angular direction, the second bladder bears angularly against the back of the user's upper thoracic region. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150305962 | Spinal Decompression Belt for Use with Inversion Table - A spinal decompression belt for reducing the pressure exerted on a user's ankles when using an inversion table. The spinal decompression belt includes an elongated pad to be disposed around a user's abdomen and that can be secured by overlapping the end portions thereof. A cushioning member is removably securable to the interior of the first end for providing additional support to the user's abdomen. The elongated pad further includes an elongated strap therearound that includes an adjustable fastener for securing the belt to the user. An extension strap having an adjustable fastener thereon extends from the front of the elongated pad to the rear thereof and can be positioned between the legs of the user. The extension strap further includes a fastener, such as a ring, having a pair of ankle bar straps thereon that can be wrapped around the ankle bars of an inversion table. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150313784 | Lower Lumber Traction Device and Method of Use - A lower lumbar traction device for pulling and bending of the human spine with the hips suspended above the underlying surface. This device and method of use is a simple tool that when used properly may help those suffering from common forms of mechanically induced low back pain. The device and method of use uses gravity, leverage, and friction to produce decompressive forces directed at the most common location of discomfort, i.e., the posterior side of the lower lumbar vertebrae where bulging disc materials press against spinal nerves emerging from the spinal column as well as muscle stretching forces applied to lower and middle back area. The device comprises of: a width-adjustable and position-adjustable popliteal support mechanism; a popliteal support attachment mechanism; a truss with a plurality of slots; a hinge mechanism; a height-adjustable forward leg assembly with optional handles; a height-adjustable aft truss support mechanism; and a plurality of cables. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150313785 | Therapeutic Spinal Traction Device - A therapeutic device for spinal traction has a modular assembly that allows an elongated base, a height-adjustable post, and a buttress to be used to adapt to individual preferences. The therapeutic device is designed to be easily adapted for use in a standing position or in a prone position. A head brace is connected by an extending member to an anchor, with multiple anchors being provided on the elongated base, the height-adjustable post, and potentially a projection member. The user places their head in the head brace and grasps the handle, pressing towards the buttress in order to create tension in the extending member and ultimately results in the creation of a targeted and isolated traction force. Thanks to the ease of assembly and adaption of the therapeutic device, it can be adjusted to fit personal characteristics of a wide range of persons. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150351993 | BUOYANCY-BASED CERVICAL TRACTION SYSTEM - A buoyancy-based cervical traction system has a floatation and a head rest supported by the flotation system. The head rest is adapted to support a person's head above the neck and apply traction to the neck when the person is in a body of liquid. The system has a position adjustment system adapted to allow selective adjustment of the position at which the person's head rest will be relative to an upper surface of the liquid when the person and the cervical traction system are in the liquid, the person's head is supported by the head rest, and the cervical traction system and person are floating in the liquid at equilibrium. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160015549 | PORTABLE CERVICAL TRACTION DEVICE - A cervical traction device includes a base assembly having a sled frame and a sled assembly that is adapted to move along the sled frame. The device includes a plurality of unique head support cushions. The sled assembly includes a recess that is adapted to removably receive each of the plurality of head support cushions. The device also includes a shoulder support cushion and a halter assembly having a head halter that is adapted to be removably attached to the head of the patient. A linear actuator is attached between the base assembly and the sled assembly and adapted to move the sled assembly along the sled frame. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160081872 | SPINAL TRACTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A human spinal traction apparatus can include a platform. The platform can extend longitudinally between first and second ends. The platform can be sized, shaped, or otherwise configured to accommodate at least a portion of an average adult human user's torso resting prone upon the platform when the user's pelvis is located adjacent the first end of the platform. A pelvic brace can be positioned and oriented with respect to a first end of the platform so as to inhibit or prevent movement of the user's pelvis in a longitudinal direction along the platform when the portion of the user's torso is resting prone upon the platform. An upper body engagement member can be sized, shaped, or otherwise configured to engage a portion of an upper body of the user in a manner that is capable of allowing traction extending the user's spine in a longitudinal direction along the platform. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160095784 | STERILE LIMB CONNECTORS AND METHODS - A sterile hand connection device is used to attach a patient's arm to a cable adaptor of a surgical arm positioning apparatus. The cable adaptor is connected to two cable ends of a cable of the surgical arm positioning apparatus. The hand connection includes a clip, a buckle, and a wrap that is mounted to the clip. The buckle is attached to the cable adaptor and the clip snaps onto the buckle. The hand wrap is mounted to the clip and wraps around a patient's hand, wrist, and forearm. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160095785 | SURGICAL ARM POSITIONING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A surgical arm positioning system has a cable including two end portions coupled to a connection member of a hand grip. The cable and connection member form a continuous loop. The surgical arm positioning system further includes a frame that supports a number of pulleys. The continuous loop is trained around the pulleys. The surgical arm positioning system also includes a tensile resistance member engaged with the cable. The tensile resistance member provides tensile force to the cable to resist movement of the continuous loop relative to the frame, thereby to hold the patient's arm relatively still during surgery. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160151192 | TRACTION SPLINTS AND METHODS OF USING TRACTION SPLINTS | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160151193 | PORTABLE CERVICAL TRACTION DEVICE WITH SUSPENSION HEAD HALTER | 06-02-2016 |
| 602039000 | Fracture reducing frame or table | 3 |
| 20080214976 | Device For Guiding The Leg During A Hip Operation, Particularly During An Endoprosthesis Implantation - Leg-holding traction device ( | 09-04-2008 |
| 20120271215 | 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, 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 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. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120289879 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR MECHANICALLY REDUCING AND FIXING BONE FRACTURES - A frame is sized and configured to support a reduced bone fracture of an individual. A guide assembly on the frame carries a bone fixing device guide that defines a guide path along which a bone fixing device can be advanced into a region of the reduced bone fracture. A linkage system couples the bone fixing device guide to the frame for articulation of the guide path among a plurality of desired orientations with respect to the reduced bone fracture. A guide bushing is included. Which includes packaging that maintains the guide bushing in a sterile condition prior to insertion into the bone fixing device guide. | 11-15-2012 |
| 602040000 | With compression ring, yoke, or post | 1 |
| 20110060262 | Weight Driven Neck Traction Unit and Method - The neck traction device elongated a user's neck with the application of force on the user's shoulders. One embodiment includes a head pad, a vertically movably head support frame, a pivotally connected linkage member coupled to a shoulder frame element. The shoulder frame and shoulder pads are longitudinally movably mounted and the linked system exerts a longitudinal force on the user's shoulders when the user's head rests on the head pad and depresses the head pad. A biasing mechanism either upwardly supports the head frame or longitudinally limits the extension of the shoulder frame such that when the head is lifted off the head frame, the biasing mechanism raises the head pad and moves back the shoulder frame and pads. Alternatively, a transmission may be used to convert the substantially downward force due to the head weight to a longitudinal force on the shoulder pads. | 03-10-2011 |
