Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage inventions 12/06

20060293621 - Orthotic liner: An orthotic device includes a rigid support member and a removable inner liner having a contact surface adjacent the support member formed of a non-skid or non-slip material. The liner may include a flap or pocket for receiving at least a portion of the support member, at least at first... Agent: Faegre & Benson LLP Patent Docketing

20060293622 - System and method for making braces for dies: A system and method for producing braces for a cavity die having a predetermined shape are disclosed. The system includes an input file containing information about the shape of the cavity die and a bracing program running on a computer. The bracing program produces an output file based on the... Agent: Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP

20060293623 - Orthopedic restraint and method for shoulder remediation: An orthopedic treatment device and method to prevent impingement of a patient's supraspinatus tendon between the head of the humerus and the coracoacromial arch in the patient's shoulder, while the patient is sleeping, or otherwise in a supine or prone position. The invention inhibits abduction of the arm. This limitation... Agent: Douglas S. Bishop Bishop & Heintz, P.C.

20060293624 - Orthopaedic brace having a range of motion hinge with an adjustable-length strut: An orthopaedic brace includes a strut length adjustment assembly to change the operable length of the strut for sizing the brace on a patient without the need for special tools or cutting of the strut. The adjustment assembly includes a biased adjustment mechanism that coacts with a plurality of notches... Agent: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

20060287623 - Protective cast cover: A protective cast cover is provided which inhibits damage to other objects, such as furniture and clothing, resulting from collisions between the cast and the object. The cast cover may be made in a skin tone which also makes the cast less obtrusive visually. The covers may be washable, and... Agent: Randall B. Bateman BatemanIPLaw Group

20060287622 - Protective device using a spacer fabric: A protective sleeve for a body extremity, such as an arm or a leg. The sleeve includes a spacer textile formed into a self-supporting tube for protecting the extremity from pressure, friction, shear, skin tears and bruising. The tube can have a wide end and a narrow end. The extremity... Agent: Bromberg & Sunstein LLP

20060287624 - Orthopedic polycentric hinge: A hinge for orthopedic braces includes a pair of support arms, a pair of pivot pins and a hinge plate. The arms are coupled to the hinge plate through the pivot pins and are rotateable between an extension position and a flexion position. The hinge plate has a plurality of... Agent: Greer, Burns & Crain

20060287625 - Total contact thoraco-lumbosacral spinal orthosis: The present invention is an anterior opening one piece total contact spinal orthotic device with an anterior attached upper body attachment that combines a three point pressure system for spinal hyperextension with an abdominal hydraulic pressure support system. This is accomplished by including a longitudinal pressure bar in the medial... Agent: Miles & Stockbridge PC

20060287626 - Digit-supporting therapeutic device for the hand: A therapeutic hand device comprising a wrist-support section and a separate fingers-support section. The fingers-support section receives the index-finger and the middle finger, and is removably secured to the wrist-support section via a plurality of adjustable “VELCRO” straps. An open space is defined interiorly of, and delimited by, the fingers-support... Agent: Milton S. Gerstein

20060287627 - System and method for patient specific spinal therapy: A system for applying a patient-specific treatment profile during spinal therapy. The system includes a control system for implementing a spinal treatment profile, an actuator for producing a tensile force as defined in the treatment profile based on commands from the control system, a patient interface device configured to apply... Agent: Mcandrews Held & Malloy, Ltd

20060282029 - Brace for the proximal tibiofibular joint: Various embodiments of an orthopaedic appliance for bracing and supporting a joint are described herein. The orthopaedic appliance includes a first support portion and a second support portion with surfaces partially facing one another, and a force application element. In use, the first and second support portions are located on... Agent: Bereskin And Parr

20060282028 - Wound management system: The invention includes a wound dressing having a plurality of layers, at least one conduit system, and means for assisting in the healing process. Exemplary means for assisting in the healing process includes a light source that in at least one embodiment provides ultraviolet light and a vibrational energy source... Agent: Cahn & Samuels LLP

20060282030 - System for forming a structure having load-bearing capabilities: A system for forming a structure having load-bearing capabilities is provided. This system includes a material capable of conforming to a desired shape and an activator that includes a pre-measured amount of fluid. Both the material and the activator are contained within an activator-impervious sealed pouch. The pouch is clamped... Agent: Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP Attn: Patent Group

20060282031 - Scented orthopedic device: A scented orthopedic device that substantially reduces or eliminates the odors associated with wearing of the orthopedic device, such as those associated with casts that are worn for extended periods of time and/or produce malodors during use. These scented orthopedic devices include a scented article that is added to the... Agent: Akerman Senterfitt

20060282032 - Apparatus and method for providing lumbar support: An apparatus and method for providing support to the lumbar region of the torso including a support belt with an anchor above and below the belt. The anchor may be a garment coupled to the belt to improve the fashion, security and comfort of the support.... Agent: Todd E. Zenger Kirton & Mcconkie

20060282033 - Wrist and elbow brace: The invention relates to an orthosis (100) and method for the treatment of wrist and elbow illnesses. The orthosis (100) includes a first cuff (101) adapted to be secured to a hand of a user. A second cuff (102) is adapted to be secured to an upper arm portion above... Agent: Sacco & Associates, Pa

20060282034 - Medical adhesive dressing: Medical adhesive dressings are disclosed having handle members adhered to polymeric film layers by a layer of adhesive which adheres firmly to the polymeric film layer, but does not adhere to skin or to the silicone coated surface of a release liner. A portion of the handle extends beyond an... Agent: Price Heneveld Cooper Dewitt & Litton, LLP

20060276733 - Lim protection system: The present invention provides a limb protection system including an enclosure for enclosing the limb section. The invention also includes at least one flexible cuff which, in use, may be appropriately sized to stretch around and compress against parts of the user's limb extending into the limb protection system....

20060276734 - Waterproof limb protector: The present invention relates to a waterproof limb protector for preventing moisture from in contact with an affected area of an injured limb. The waterproof limb protector comprises an elongated neoprene sheath with an open end for receiving the limb in need of protection, and an adjustable neoprene sealing strap...

20060276735 - Low-profile, radial nerve splint with interchangeable resilient digit extensor elements and supination adjustment means: A low-profile, simple, orthotic glove with wrist support attachment for treating loss or impairment of extensor and/or flexor muscle function in the upper extremities, particularly in the wrist, hand and fingers, due to a peripheral neuropathy. The glove is attractive, comfortable, easy to use, and can be made with an...

20060276736 - Dynamic ankle orthesis: A dynamic ankle orthesis as subject of the present invention comprises a shoe insert (1) having a heel, a cuff (2) and a springy means (3, 6) for coupling the shoe insert (1) and the cuff (2). The springy means is coupled at its lower part (6) to the shoe...

20060276737 - Functional toe brace: A functional toe brace a thermally moldable substrate formed into a C-shaped cross sectional splint to restrain movement of the joint between the metatarsal and phalange foot bones of the great toe. The splint is secured to and positioned by a flexible retainer to traverse a foot sole orientated area...