Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage inventions 02/08

20080051685 - External fixator linkage: Described is a linkage for coupling an external fixtaor to a brace supporting an appendage. The linkage comprises, a pair of mounting members, a pair of first elongate members, a pair of position fixing members, a second pair of elongate members and a pair of quick release mechanisms. The mounting... Agent: Fay Kaplun & Marcin, LLP

20080051684 - Non-surgically correcting abnormal knee loading: treatment and training equipment: The invention provides a device and a method for exercising a user's leg whose lower leg tibial portion can be rotatably controlled during exercise. The device includes user-controlled rotatable drums connected to a sheet that surrounds a lower leg cuff for rotating and providing corrective forces on a user's knee... Agent: Greenlee Winner And Sullivan P C

20080051686 - Walk supporting device: A walk supporting device includes a seating member on which a user is seated in a straddling manner and a pair of left and right leg links that support the seating member from below. Each of the leg links is coupled to the seating member to freely swing in a... Agent: Rankin, Hill, Porter & Clark LLP

20080051688 - Two part wound dressing: A wound dressing that includes two layers for a two part solution to the needs of a healing skin wound. The first step involves a relatively closed system wherein moisture is kept near the skin to promote healing. The second step allows for removal of a top layer of the... Agent: Sandra Lee Lipkin A Law Corporation

20080051687 - Sutureless wound closure and method of application: A sutureless biopsy closure that includes an adhesive member adapted to be disposed over a biopsy region prior to the performance of the biopsy; at least one adhesive strip including one end supported on the adhesive member and a second free end forming a tab. The tab is adapted to... Agent: David M. Driscoll, Esq.

20080045871 - Cranial remolding orthosis: A cranial orthosis may be used to re-shape a child's cranium. The cranial orthosis includes an inner layer and a resistance piece. The inner layer is made of silicone and grips the patient's head such that the inner layer does not move once it is positioned on the child's head.... Agent: Madson & Austin

20080045872 - Elastic bandage with electrodes spaced apart from one another: The invention relates to an elastic bandage comprising electrodes which are arranged at a distance from each other, and which are to be connected to an electric stimulation device. The elastic region of the bandage supporting the electrodes is covered, on the outer side thereof, by a pocket which is... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20080045874 - Ozone treatment apparatus using ozone gas: The present invention relates to an ozone treatment apparatus using ozone gas, in which the ozone gas is directly injected to a lesion of the human body by utilizing the sterilizing power caused by oxidation of ozone gas, so that the lesion can be sterilized and stanched to relieve the... Agent: Hyun Jong Park

20080045875 - Protective covering for construction stilts: A protective covering for a plastering or other construction stilt is disclosed. The protective covering is formed as a cylindrical bag which attaches to the foot of the stilt at the bottom and to the calf of the wearer at the top. The protective covering prevents plaster, plaster dust, or... Agent: Law Office Of Brett N. Dorny

20080045876 - Method of using a compression bandage: A compression dressing and method of use is provided. The dressing is self-adherent, washable and reusable and provides a selected and generally constant pressure to the surface of an animal.... Agent: Barnes & Thornburg LLP

20080045870 - Sling holder: A sling holder comprises a strap having first and second ends and a fastener for securing the strap to itself. The strap includes at least one pocket into which the object is placed. The strap ends are connected to one another, thereby locating and holding the object proximate to the... Agent: Michaud-duffy Group LLP

20080045873 - Spinal orthotic devices: s

20080039759 - Conformable wound dressing: A wound dressing comprising a dressing support layer configured to retain and deliver the wound dressing to a wound, the dressing support layer having a radial configuration that forms a plurality of alternating covered and uncovered portions of the backing layer along the perimeter of the wound dressing.... Agent: 3m Innovative Properties Company

20080039760 - Removable gauze bandage with perforated adhesive strips to adjust bandage: An adjustable adhesive bandage, comprising a flexible planar surface. The flexible planar surface includes an adhesive side, a non-adhesive side, a peripheral edge, a long axis and a short axis. The adhesive bandage has a gauze pad that is peelably engaged to the adhesive side of the flexible planar surface.... Agent: Stetina Brunda Garred & Brucker

20080039762 - Traumatic amputation and wound dressing: An integrated and complete dressing for the care and treatment of traumatic amputations and wounds. The traumatic amputation and wound dressing includes an oversized wound pad, an elastic bandage, and fasteners in an integrated unit for quickly and effectively treating an amputation. The elastic bandage may be attached to the... Agent: Cahn & Samuels LLP

20080039754 - Air flow sleeve system and cast structure incorporating air flow sleeve system: An air flow sleeve system for injecting air flow from an air producing mechanism into a cast system preferably includes an air flow sleeve having at least one aperture through which air may flow. A separator is preferably positioned within the air flow sleeve such that it is at least... Agent: Law Office Of Karen Dana Oster, LLC

20080039755 - Medical device for a user's limb: A medical device removably secured to a limb of a user. The medical device includes at least one liner, at least one pocket, at least one protective panel, and/or blotter means for indication discharge of fluid.... Agent: Anthony G. Phillips

20080039756 - Intelligent orthosis: An orthotic frame has proximal and distal frame members joined by a knee joint, and a foot support joined by an ankle joint to a distal end of the distal frame. A knee actuator connected between the proximal and distal frame members has a selective stiffness allowing selection of a... Agent: Bacon & Thomas, PLLC

20080039757 - Flexible support with microadjustment for tensioning: A potentiating support for an area of a body includes a framework having a surface for abutment with an area of a body. The framework defines a plurality of permanent openings in the surface regardless of whether the surface is in abutment with the area of the body, the openings... Agent: Tillman Wright, PLLC

20080039758 - Systems and methods for improved off-weighting: Embodiments of the present invention include an apparatus for encouraging compliance with a prescribed orthotic treatment, including an orthotic device applied to a limb of a user, a strap coupled to the orthotic device, the strap having two ends and configured to wrap around the orthotic device at an attachment... Agent: Faegre & Benson LLP Patent Docketing

20080039761 - Wound treatment apparatus employing reduced pressure: A method for stimulating new tissue growth is provided in which a limb is introduced into an interior portion of an outer cover. A porous component is applied to at least a portion of the limb within the outer cover. An opening through which the limb was introduced is sealed,... Agent: Kinetic Concepts, Inc. Attn: Legal Department Intellectual Property

20080039763 - Wound dressing: A wound dressing includes an absorbent core which defines opposed proximal and distal surfaces, and peripheral edges delimiting the proximal and distal surfaces. The absorbent core has a central portion with a first thickness, and a beveled portion surrounding the central portion and extending to the peripheral edges. The beveled... Agent: Bacon & Thomas, PLLC

20080039765 - Collar clamp apparatus: An apparatus for disposition on appendage, such as an arm or leg, is capable of encircling and applying opposing forces selectively thereto. A C-shaped component receives one side of the appendage, a second C-shaped component receives the other side of the appendage, and a tensioning system draws the two components... Agent: Tillman Wright, PLLC

20080039764 - Collar support: An apparatus for disposition on appendage, such as an arm or leg, is capable of encircling and applying opposing forces selectively thereto. A C-shaped component receives one side of the appendage, a second C-shaped component receives the other side of the appendage, and a tensioning system draws the two components... Agent: Tillman Wright, PLLC

20080039766 - Flexible support with rotary device for tensioning thereof: A potentiating support for an area of a body includes a framework having a surface for abutment with an area of a body. The framework defines a plurality of permanent openings in the surface regardless of whether the surface is in abutment with the area of the body, the openings... Agent: Tillman Wright, PLLC

20080039767 - Joint positioning using support with rotary device: A wrist support includes a first section for receiving a forearm, a second section for receiving a hand, and a bridging section spanning a wrist and connecting the first and second sections together. The bridging section is integrally formed with some portion of the first section or second section. The... Agent: Tillman Wright, PLLC

20080033329 - Antimicrobial compression bandage: An antimicrobial material suitable for use in a compressive bandage is provided. Also, a composition that is used to produce this material and the methods for production are provided.... Agent: Fitzpatrick Cella Harper & Scinto

20080033330 - Apparatus, system, and method for protecting and treating a traumatic wound: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for protection, depressurization, and treatment of a traumatic wound. The disclosed apparatus comprises a flexible patch with an elevated portion configured to accommodate multiple connectors at least one of which is configured to interface with a two-way valve.... Agent: Kunzler & Mckenzie

20080033335 - Methods and means for lifting jumper: A leg sleeve with means for gripping used to aid in lifting a jumping player, especially for lineouts in Rugby Union. The simple, reuseable, easy to use leg sleeve provides a level of effectiveness, comfort, convenience, and safety not provided by conventional methods. Means for gripping include a thickened band... Agent: Kendyl A Roman

20080033334 - Devices and bandages for the treatment or prevention of scars and/or keloids and methods and kits therefor: Devices, bandages, kits and methods are described that can control or regulate the mechanical environment of a wound to ameliorate scar and/or keloid formation. The mechanical environment of a wound includes stress, strain, and any combination of stress and strain. The control of a wound's mechanical environment can be active,... Agent: Morrison & Foerster LLP

20080033331 - Solid dressing for treating wounded tissue: Disclosed are solid dressings for treated wounded tissue in mammalian patients, such as a human, comprising a haemostatic layer consisting essentially of a fibrinogen component and a fibrinogen activator, wherein the haemostatic layer(s) is cast or formed from a single aqueous solution containing the fibrinogen component and the fibrinogen activator.... Agent: Duane Morris LLP

20080033332 - Solid dressing for treating wounded tissue: Disclosed are solid dressings for treated wounded tissue in mammalian patients, such as a human, comprising a haemostatic layer consisting essentially of fibrinogen and a fibrinogen activator, wherein the fibrinogen is present in an amount between 3.0 mg/cm2 of the wound facing surface of the dressing and 13.0 mg/cm2 of... Agent: Duane Morris LLP

20080033333 - Solid dressing for treating wounded tissue: Disclosed are solid dressings for treated wounded tissue in mammalian patients, such as a human, comprising a haemostatic layer consisting essentially of a fibrinogen component and thrombin, wherein the thrombin is present in an amount between 0.250 Units/mg of fibrinogen component and 0.062 Units/mg of fibrinogen component. Also disclosed are... Agent: Duane Morris LLP