Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage inventions 10/08

20080262400 - Composite moldable splint and method of forming same: A composite moldable splint having at least a first splinting member with an inner foam layer, an intermediate thermoplastic layer, and an external securing layer. The inner foam layer provides a soft, moisture transmitting, non-latex padding. The intermediate thermoplastic layer provides remoldable shape, and rigidity and strength after heat forming... Agent: Gallagher & Dawsey Co., L.p.a.

20080262402 - Method and apparatus for dynamic scoliosis orthosis: The invention is a three-contact-point dynamic scoliosis orthosis (DSO) brace to aid physicians treating scoliosis. A pelvic mold and two pads, one positioned above the apex of the spine curvature, the other positioned orthogonal to the apex of the spine curvature provide the anchor points on opposite sides of the... Agent: Michael R. Schramm Axial Biotech, Inc.

20080262401 - Orthosis/ortheses: An orthesis with a base plate designed to fit the body of an orthesis wearer enables improved handling and storage. The base plate being provided on at least one side with a fastening mechanism for rigid connection with a separate extension piece for enlarging the base plate and the extension... Agent: Faegre & Benson LLP Patent Docketing

20080262403 - Sleeve with lining layer for body part protection or care: A protective sleeve is provided for the care of fingers, toes or other parts of the body. The sleeve is made of a piece of fabric, preferably including thermoplastic fibers. The piece of fabric includes opposite edges which are assembled to form the body of the sleeve. At least one... Agent: Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP

20080262404 - Gantry jockstrap: An undergarment for men providing an improved method of support for male genitalia during physical activity. The design comprises a wider pouch, a lowered V-waistband and a unique cross over sewing pattern for the leg straps which provide increased support and comfort for the wearer especially during activity. All parts... Agent: Dergosits & Noah LLP

20080262400 - Composite moldable splint and method of forming same: A composite moldable splint having at least a first splinting member with an inner foam layer, an intermediate thermoplastic layer, and an external securing layer. The inner foam layer provides a soft, moisture transmitting, non-latex padding. The intermediate thermoplastic layer provides remoldable shape, and rigidity and strength after heat forming... Agent: Gallagher & Dawsey Co., L.p.a.

20080262402 - Method and apparatus for dynamic scoliosis orthosis: The invention is a three-contact-point dynamic scoliosis orthosis (DSO) brace to aid physicians treating scoliosis. A pelvic mold and two pads, one positioned above the apex of the spine curvature, the other positioned orthogonal to the apex of the spine curvature provide the anchor points on opposite sides of the... Agent: Michael R. Schramm Axial Biotech, Inc.

20080262401 - Orthosis/ortheses: An orthesis with a base plate designed to fit the body of an orthesis wearer enables improved handling and storage. The base plate being provided on at least one side with a fastening mechanism for rigid connection with a separate extension piece for enlarging the base plate and the extension... Agent: Faegre & Benson LLP Patent Docketing

20080262403 - Sleeve with lining layer for body part protection or care: A protective sleeve is provided for the care of fingers, toes or other parts of the body. The sleeve is made of a piece of fabric, preferably including thermoplastic fibers. The piece of fabric includes opposite edges which are assembled to form the body of the sleeve. At least one... Agent: Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP

20080262404 - Gantry jockstrap: An undergarment for men providing an improved method of support for male genitalia during physical activity. The design comprises a wider pouch, a lowered V-waistband and a unique cross over sewing pattern for the leg straps which provide increased support and comfort for the wearer especially during activity. All parts... Agent: Dergosits & Noah LLP

20080255487 - Mallet finger splint: The invention relates to a mallet finger splint for splinting the distal and middle phalanx of a mallet finger in a position in which the first finger joint is held in an extended position between the distal phalanx and the middle phalanx. The aim of the invention is to simplify... Agent: Ostrolenk Faber Gerb & Soffen

20080255488 - Powered orthosis: A powered orthosis, adapted to be secured to a corresponding body portion of the user for guiding motion of a user, the orthosis comprising a plurality of structural members and one or more joints adjoining adjacent structural members, each joint having one or more degrees of freedom and a range... Agent: Ratnerprestia

20080255489 - Knee-ankle-foot orthosis with load brake: As shown in FIG. 1, the speed of the rotation of a knee axis gear 23 adapted to transmit the rotation of a knee axis 21 is increased by eight times with a speed increasing gear train 25, and is transmitted to a brake drum 41. A wire 31 wound... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland Maier & Neustadt, P.C.

20080255490 - Therapeutic foot appliance and method of use: A therapeutic device and method for its use are presented. The appliance and method are adapted to realign and straighten the toes of the foot in order to treat the effects of hammertoe, bunions, Morton's neuroma, and the like. Effectively, a harness is placed about the heel of the foot,... Agent: Renner Kenner Greive Bobak Taylor & Weber

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... Agent: Langdale & Vallotton, LLP

20080255492 - Absorbent fiber material and use thereof in wound dressings: An absorbent fibrous material comprising fibres prepared by melt spinning, solvent spinning, dry spinning or electro spinning of a polymer composition having a water absorption capacity of at least 10 g/g polymer composition and comprising a thermoplastic hydrophilic block copolymer as well as wound dressings comprising such absorbent fibrous material.... Agent: Jacobson Holman PLLC

20080255493 - Wound dressing: A wound dressing including an absorbent core defining opposed proximal and distal surfaces, the distal surface of the absorbent core defining a central portion, a border portion and an intermediate portion interposed between the central and border portions. The backing layer defines at least one compliant element disassociated from the... Agent: Bacon & Thomas, PLLC

20080255494 - Sleeves for accommodating a circulation enhancement device: A sleeve for use with a circulation enhancement device, including a first layer that is adapted to substantially encircle a user's limb, a second layer that is adapted to interface the circulation enhancement device, a connection between the first layer and the second layer at a preset position; and wherein... Agent: Pearne & Gordon LLP

20080249445 - Splint device: A splint device which provides a compact and versatile flexible device for adequately protecting a person's limb without causing damage by immobilising the injured limb to facilitate healing until further medical attention can be sought. The splint device is inexpensive and can be adjustable in size to fit an individual... Agent: Brooks Kushman P.C.

20080249446 - Low-temperature reusable thermoplastic splint: This invention is directed toward a splint, where there is a layer of material, such as fabric-laminated foam neoprene, that encompasses a part of the body intended to be immobilized, supported, or protected, and permanently secured to this layer of material is a low temperature thermoplastic. This thermoplastic is rigid... Agent: Eric Hanscom

20080249447 - Compression device having cooling capability: A compression device has improved cooling capability. The device includes a wicking layer adapted to move moisture. A portion of the wicking layer is exposed from under bladder material defining a bladder. In use, the wicking layer wicks moisture from the patient's limb and the wicked moisture is able to... Agent: Tyco Healthcare - Edward S. Jarmolowicz

20080249448 - Cable-based orthopedic bracing system: An orthopedic bracing system for providing support to a joint of an individual is provided. The bracing system comprises a frame configured to conform to the individual's body and configured to contact the individual such that it can provide support to the joint. The frame has at least two portions... Agent: Workman Nydegger

20080249449 - Methods of making compression device with improved evaporation: In a method of forming a compression sleeve, a wicking layer is provided that is strategically exposed to promote wicking and cooling of the body part acted upon by the sleeve. The wicking layer has a perimeter and a surface area. A bladder segment that defines a bladder has a... Agent: Tyco Healthcare - Edward S. Jarmolowicz

20080249450 - Knee support device: Broadly, the present invention is a knee support device for providing focused and comfortable pressure (i.e. conforms to the size and shape of the knee and patella) to reduce knee pain. The knee support device comprises a stretchable band for encircling a portion of the user's leg. A moldable inner... Agent: Loza & Loza LLP

20080249451 - Gentle process for conversion of cystine in keratin-containing materials to lanthionine: Useful materials are produced from keratin containing raw materials by a process that includes gentle lanthionization of cystine disulfide bonds. Hydratable materials are produced for use in medical and cosmetic applications.... Agent: Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P.

20080249452 - Wound-covering material: The present invention provides a new wound-covering material. The wound-covering material is produced by carbonizing a silk material at temperature of 500-1000° C., and a large number of microfine holes are formed in a surface of the silk carbonized body. By carbonizing at such low temperature, the silk carbonized body... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20080249453 - Antimicrobial wound contact layer: The invention relates to a wound dressing, a wound contact layer and a medicinal composition comprising a hydrophilic base in which hydrocolloids are dispersed, wherein the hydrophilic base comprises at least one emulsifier and the use of said composition for treating wounds.... Agent: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione

20080249454 - Compression sock: A novel stocking is disclosed having an advantageous combination of static and graduated compression regions to provide beneficial circulation for individuals having compromised circulation and for athletes. Because the stockings compression is graduated to generally comply with muscle contours, the stockings can be easily placed on the foot and removed... Agent: Woodard, Emhardt, Moriarty, Mcnett & Henry LLP

20080249455 - Compression device with improved moisture evaporation: A circumferential compression sleeve has bladder openings extending through a bladder, making the sleeve generally breathable and comfortable for the wearer. The openings include at least about 4% of a total surface area of the bladder. The device also has a static evaporation rate through the device of at least... Agent: Tyco Healthcare - Edward S. Jarmolowicz

20080243042 - Ankle foot orthotic: An ankle-foot orthotic is provide for assisting persons having lower extremity weakness including weak dorsiflexor and plantar flexor muscle groups. A combination of flexible and stiff polypropylene and polyethylene materials are used to assist in the transfer of energy along the components of the ankle-foot orthotic to mimic normal gait.... Agent: Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, PC

20080243043 - Acrylic polymer-based adhesives: Acrylic polymers comprising a non-primary hydroxyl functional monomer and low Tg alkyl acrylate monomers are useful in adhesive compositions that find use in skin contact applications.... Agent: National Starch And Chemical Company

20080243044 - Abdominal wound dressing: An abdominal wound dressing and methods of use are described that enable the application of negative pressure to the wound site in a healing manner while also limiting the formation of adhesions that would prevent the removal of the dressing. The dressing comprises a layer of porous foam material enclosed... Agent: Kinetic Concepts, Inc. C/o Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP