Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage inventions 04/08

20080097266 - Patient protection device and method: A device and method for alerting attending medical personnel of a patient's potential risk of injury due to unwanted blood pressure measurements, intravenous access and venipuncture includes placing a sleeve on the patient's affected arm or leg. The sleeve is formed of a latex free soft fabric which is stretchable... Agent: Robert M. Downey, P.A.

20080097270 - Resilient hemostasis devices: A soft hemostasis pad of elastomeric material typically having a hardness of no more than about 50 Shore 00 and an upper wall having a raised profile, such as a convex shape. The pad has a central aperture extending therethrough, and a slit that extends through the pad thickness between... Agent: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

20080097271 - Devices and methods for the delivery of hemostatic agents to bleeding wounds: A hemostatic agent applicable to a bleeding wound to promote the clotting of blood comprises a first component and a second component, both components being in particle form and commingled with each other, and both components having hemostatic properties. A device incorporating such an agent comprises a receptacle for retaining... Agent: Michaud-duffy Group LLP

20080097267 - Improved orthotic appliance for carpal tunnel syndrome: The present invention provides an orthotic appliance for the carpus of a human hand for the treatment of a carpal tunnel syndrome condition using co-dynamic, rather than traditional static or dynamic, techniques. The appliance may apply a dorsally-directed force to the region of the pisiform bone (23) in the neutral... Agent: Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson, LLP

20080097268 - Device for providing intermittent compression to a limb: The present invention provides a device for providing intermittent compression to a limb, the device comprising, an at least one energy reservoir and an at least one compressing means for compressing the limb, wherein the energy stored in the at least one energy reservoir is pre-stored in the energy reservoir... Agent: Moore & Van Allen PLLC

20080097269 - Electro-rheological fluid brake and actuator devices and orthotic devices using the same: Electro-rheological fluid brake or actuator devices provide controllable resistance with or without inclusion of active torque output in either direction of rotation under manual or computer control. The brake and actuator devices are suitable for use in an orthotic device for a joint, such as the knee or elbow.... Agent: Weingarten, Schurgin, Gagnebin & Lebovici LLP

20080091133 - Bandage with controlled environment: The invention is a bandage with a flat clear or opaque protective cover and a sidewall spacer attached to the outer circumference of the protective cover. The sidewall spacer has adhesives. This device has one or more inlet tubes and one or more outlet tubes and with monitoring sensors to... Agent: William M. Selenke

20080091130 - Orthopaedic cast with outrigger attachment: A cast for use in limiting movement of the hand to promote healing of an injured body part includes a water hardenable orthopaedic blank for mounting on the forearm, preferably with a thumb hole, and an outrigger, also impregnated with water hardenable material, secured to the blank for holding the... Agent: Bacon & Thomas, PLLC

20080091131 - Non-ambulatory thermo therapeutic boot for heat and cold therapy of the foot/ankle complex and hand/wrist complex: A thermotherapeutic device comprising a thermal pad contains a very thin cloth scrim which is embedded within the shape of the thermal pad for added reinforcement. The thermal pad contains bumps which are disposed throughout the entire interior surface of the pad. The bumps emanate from the thermo-therapeutic solid polymer... Agent: Rashida A. Karmali, Phd

20080091132 - Neck brace and method of using same to treat spinal disc disorders: A method of using a neck brace to move a neck of a person or stabilize the neck includes connecting a vest of the neck brace to a torso of a person. A support member of the neck brace is connected to the vest. A chin support of the neck... Agent: Paul D. Bianco: Fleit, Kain, Gibbons, Gutman, Bongini, & Bianco P.l.

20080086067 - Ear compression device: An improved non-invasive ear compression dressing or splinting device is provided for prevention, treatment and recurrence of injuries to the outer ear such as auricular hematoma. The device includes a structure including a pair of first and second pads, and a pressure applying assembly. The pads are assembled in pairs... Agent: Duff M. Hay

20080086069 - Wrist support brace: This invention describes a novel wrist support brace for patients with carpal tunnel syndrom or injured wrists that utilizes an adjustable strap in conjunction with a hard support brace positioned around the forearm. The brace will physically contain the injured wrist in a stable position, thereby minimizing the potential of... Agent: Lewis M. Brande

20080086070 - Joint aspirate facilitating device: A joint aspirate-facilitating device is provided including a flexible main panel that is secured to the joint to be aspirated. An inflatable bladder is secured to the main panel and is placed in contact with the soft tissues overlying and surrounding the joint space. The bladder is used to apply... Agent: Sheridan Ross Pc

20080086068 - Dressing material and method for its production: The invention relates to a dressing material comprising a thermoplastic, the thermoplastic being applied to a first textile web and the thermoplastic containing a first microencapsulated dye. Furthermore, the invention comprises a production method and a bandage, an orthopedic support dressing and an application.... Agent: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione

20080086071 - Therapeutic device for treating soft tissue swelling and fibrosis: An apparatus for treating swelling and tissue induration comprises a therapeutic garment comprising quilting seams which form pockets or channels, wherein the pockets provide gradients that are approximately parallel channels or have a width that tapers from a wide to a narrow configuration and wherein a flexible elastic or elastomeric... Agent: Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S C

20080082030 - Adjustable nose splint: Various embodiments of the invention disclose adjustable nose splints that may be used during the rhinoplasty recovery process in order to apply pressure to the patient's nose.... Agent: Marc E. Hankin, Esq.

20080082031 - Quiet flexion/extension stop for orthopedic brace and orthopedic brace incorporating a quiet flexion/extension stop: The present flexion and/or extension stop includes a body portion constructed of a hard and durable material and at least one bumper portion constructed of a soft and resilient material. The stop provides quiet operation and non-jarring motion termination for the wearer. The stop also provides positive range of motion... Agent: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

20080082032 - Wrist splint allowing freedom of motion for fingers and thumb: A wrist splint is formed from two rods, preferably parallel and substantially straight, with straps or bands at one end to secure the rods to the wrist and forearm area of the user such that the rods extend over the back (dorsal) side of the wrist and hand. The ends... Agent: Townsend And Townsend And Crew, LLP

20080082033 - Thumb immobilizer: An orthopedic device for immobilizing a thumb includes a main body having a wrist end and a thumb end. A wrist strap is located on the wrist end of the main body for fastening the wrist end of the main body to the wrist of a user, and a thumb... Agent: David W. Highet, Vp And ChiefIPCounsel Becton, Dickinson And Company

20080082034 - Ankle derotation and subtalar stabilization orthosis: The invention is an ankle derotation and subtalar stabilization system that incorporates a pivoting adjustable-tension oblique tether strap that is anchored to both a forefoot component and leg component, and that is contiguous with pivoting adjustable-tension derotation strap that passes behind the leg and that is secured to a leg... Agent: Gary Wilkerson

20080082035 - Water resistant undercast liner: The present invention provides an undercast liner for being applied to an anatomical shape of a patient and overlaid with a cast material. The undercast liner includes an elongate fabric having two opposing faces and an intermediate spacer area that both separates and interconnects the opposed faces. The liner is... Agent: Adams Intellectual Property Law, P.A.