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Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage August inventions list 08/09

20090216163 - Nonwoven splinting and casting product: A medical bandaging product, including a non-woven, fibrous, flexible medical material adapted for being applied and conformed to a body part to be supported, and a reactive system impregnated into or coated onto the medical material. The system remains stable when maintained in a non-activated condition in the absence of... Agent: Adams Intellectual Property Law, P.a.

20090216164 - Orthosis for correcting the position of a body joint: An orthosis including arms held in place on body parts by a respective fastening member and interconnected by a pivot joint adjacent to a body joint. For bending of the body parts required during normal movement, the pivot joint is formed by a central adjusting ring bordered by both arms.... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20090216165 - Hip abduction orthosis: A hip abduction orthosis for stabilizing the hip joints of a user, provided with a trunk engaging part, a first and a second thigh engaging part and a first and a second coupling part, wherein the first coupling part connects the first thigh engaging part with the trunk engaging part... Agent: Hoffmann & Baron, LLP

20090216166 - Knee immobilizer: A knee immobilizer (10) including an elongate frame (12) having opposed convex and concave major surfaces for being positioned along a longitudinal axis of a dorsal aspect of a leg from above to below the knee, and a plurality of outwardly-extending retainers (12A-12D, 12E-12G) cooperating with the frame (12) for... Agent: Adams Intellectual Property Law, P.a.

20090216167 - Ankle sprain reduction system: An ankle sprain reduction system includes a shoe having a brace incorporated in the shoe. The brace has a base plate with medial and lateral sides extending upwardly from a lower base portion. Medial and lateral support plates are pivotally mounted to each of the sides at a location below... Agent: Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz, LLP

20090216168 - Multi-layer absorbent wound dressing with a hydrophilic wound contact layer: The present invention relates to wound dressings, particularly for the treatment of medium to severely exudative wounds, and their use in modern wound treatment. As multi-layer wound dressings, these wound dressings contain a carrier layer, an absorbing layer, and a hydrophilic wound contact layer connected to the absorbing layer, wherein... Agent: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione/ann Arbor

20090216169 - Layered product with adhesive dressing for non-touch application: A layered product comprising an adhesive dressing allowing transfer of one or more elements, e.g. elements containing an active substance or a hydrogel, to the adhesive surface of the adhesive dressing immediately before the adhesive dressing is applied to the surface, e.g. the skin, of a living being.... Agent: Jacobson Holman Pllc

20090216170 - System and method for healing a wound at a tissue site: Provided herein is a system and method for facilitating removal of a drape from a tissue site. One aspect provides a system comprising a drape, and adhesive layer, and a release agent, where the system is adapted to be coupled to a tissue site and released therefrom upon or after... Agent: Kinetic Concepts, Inc. C/o Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP

20090216171 - Scrotal support garment: The scrotal support garment includes a fabric material that forms a cup to support a wearer's scrotal sack and contents thereof. The cup has a wide upper end that tapers to a narrow lower end. An elongated thong extends from the lower end of the cup. In one embodiment, the... Agent: Litman Law Offices, Ltd.

20090209892 - Casting apparatus and method for using the same: A casting or splinting device comprises a plastic casting body formed into various configurations for immobilizing a bone fracture or the like. The casting body is filled with small spherical granules having a smooth and slippery surface. The casting body is sealed and provided with an outlet port for aspirating... Agent: Nick A Nichols, Jr.

20090209893 - Cervical immobilization collar with arterial cooling elements: A cervical immobilization collar incorporates one or more cooling elements for inducing a mild cerebral hypothermia by transcutaneous cooling of oxygenated blood flowing through carotid arteries. The immobilization collar includes an annular support structure having an extended axial length for limiting cervical compaction of a wearer's neck and a chin... Agent: Stephen B. Salai, Esq. Harter Secrest & Emery LLP

20090209894 - Biomechanical protective system: A system for biomechanically protecting a person carrying a structure on their back includes a body portion carried about the person's back and shoulders. A shoulder area pad is connected to the body portion and covers a portion of the person's shoulder area. A scapula area pad spaces the structure... Agent: Thomas W. Epting Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP

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... Agent: Litman Law Offices, Ltd.

20090209896 - Method and apparatus for time-dependent and temperature-dependent clinical alert: Devices and methods are disclosed for measuring a pre-defined period as a method to alert medical personnel of the need for clinical intervention. Many invasive and non-invasive medical procedures require constant monitoring or intervention. Failure to properly observe or intervene may result in clinical harm. The devices and methods disclosed... Agent: James R. Selevan

20090209897 - Photoactivated antimicrobial wound dressing and method relating thereto: A photoactivated antimicrobial wound dressing comprising a photocatalytic membrane is provided. The photocatalytic membrane comprises a bacterial cellulose hydrogel membrane having photocatalytic particles are immobilized within the membrane and are activated when exposed to light, at which time they react with oxygen-based species forming reactive oxygen species. The reactive oxygen... Agent: Joy L Bryant, P.C.

20090204038 - Multi-fit orthotic and mobility assistance apparatus: A multi-fit orthotic structure including an attachment system for coupling the orthotic structure to a wide variety of subjects without requiring a custom fit. In one embodiment, active mobility assistance is provided via an orthotic system capable of integrating a linear actuator and linkage system to deliver torque to the... Agent: Perkins Coie LLP

20090204039 - Device and method for treating neck tension or neck injury: A device for treating neck tension or neck injury is provided. The device includes a base connected to a head support which is capable of continuous bi-directional movement relative to at least one axis of said base. The device is configured such that the continuous bi-directional movement is capable of... Agent: Martin D. Moynihan D/b/a Prtsi, Inc.

20090204040 - Neck support: A neck support/brace for protecting a neck has a flexible collar with a top wall, bottom wall, sidewalls and sectional walls disposed therebetween that form compartments therein. A plurality of cells are disposed within the compartment. Each of the fluid cells have a valve element disposed therein. When the pressure... Agent: Zarley Law Firm P.L.C

20090204041 - Neck support: A neck support/brace for protecting a neck has a flexible collar with a top wall, bottom wall, sidewalls and sectional walls disposed therebetween that form compartments therein. A plurality of cells are disposed within the compartment. Each of the fluid cells have a valve element disposed therein. When the pressure... Agent: Zarley Law Firm P.L.C

20090204042 - Back brace frame with two individual power modules: A waist support frame for a detachment type waist protecting belt to hold the vertebra region of a vertebra related patient is provided. The frame is comprised of two back rest frames, two Y-shape hinges, two power modules, two pullers, two sets of strings each of them are engaged and... Agent: Dae Shik Park

20090204043 - Lumbar selective stabilization support/brace: A lumbar support device and a selective stabilization support device for use in treating mechanical lower back pain. The lumbar support device includes a semi-rigid member for positioning around the user's abdomen. The semi-rigid member helps to prevent excessive trunk bending by the patient. At least one and preferably two... Agent: Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.

20090204044 - Finger splint assembly and method of treating mallet finger: A finger splint assembly includes a generally cylindrical sleeve having a wall of flexible but inextensible material and opposite proximal and distal ends which are open. The remaining component of the assembly is a shim having opposite relatively thick and relatively thin ends and a flat top surface extending between... Agent: Cesari And Mckenna, LLP

20090204045 - Corrective device for ingrown toenail and incurvated toenail: Provided is a corrective device for ingrown toenails and incurvated toenails. The corrective device includes a central member made of a shape-memory alloy; and prefabricated toenail side-engaging parts, each being attached to both ends of the central member. The corrective device of the present invention has advantages such as provision... Agent: Price Heneveld Cooper Dewitt & Litton, LLP

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... Agent: Blank Rome LLP

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... Agent: Robert Macarthur

20090204048 - Easy removable bandage: Self adhering type of a bandage having a tab or tabs without adhesive coatings, to facilitate easy removal from a wound. As an alternate for easy removal, self adhering bandage having areas at the inner surface edges without adhesive coatings and distinguishing markings and/or colors on the opposite outer uncoated... Agent: Samuel Spector

20090204038 - Multi-fit orthotic and mobility assistance apparatus: A multi-fit orthotic structure including an attachment system for coupling the orthotic structure to a wide variety of subjects without requiring a custom fit. In one embodiment, active mobility assistance is provided via an orthotic system capable of integrating a linear actuator and linkage system to deliver torque to the... Agent: Perkins Coie LLP

20090204039 - Device and method for treating neck tension or neck injury: A device for treating neck tension or neck injury is provided. The device includes a base connected to a head support which is capable of continuous bi-directional movement relative to at least one axis of said base. The device is configured such that the continuous bi-directional movement is capable of... Agent: Martin D. Moynihan D/b/a Prtsi, Inc.

20090204040 - Neck support: A neck support/brace for protecting a neck has a flexible collar with a top wall, bottom wall, sidewalls and sectional walls disposed therebetween that form compartments therein. A plurality of cells are disposed within the compartment. Each of the fluid cells have a valve element disposed therein. When the pressure... Agent: Zarley Law Firm P.L.C

20090204041 - Neck support: A neck support/brace for protecting a neck has a flexible collar with a top wall, bottom wall, sidewalls and sectional walls disposed therebetween that form compartments therein. A plurality of cells are disposed within the compartment. Each of the fluid cells have a valve element disposed therein. When the pressure... Agent: Zarley Law Firm P.L.C

20090204042 - Back brace frame with two individual power modules: A waist support frame for a detachment type waist protecting belt to hold the vertebra region of a vertebra related patient is provided. The frame is comprised of two back rest frames, two Y-shape hinges, two power modules, two pullers, two sets of strings each of them are engaged and... Agent: Dae Shik Park

20090204043 - Lumbar selective stabilization support/brace: A lumbar support device and a selective stabilization support device for use in treating mechanical lower back pain. The lumbar support device includes a semi-rigid member for positioning around the user's abdomen. The semi-rigid member helps to prevent excessive trunk bending by the patient. At least one and preferably two... Agent: Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.

20090204044 - Finger splint assembly and method of treating mallet finger: A finger splint assembly includes a generally cylindrical sleeve having a wall of flexible but inextensible material and opposite proximal and distal ends which are open. The remaining component of the assembly is a shim having opposite relatively thick and relatively thin ends and a flat top surface extending between... Agent: Cesari And Mckenna, LLP

20090204045 - Corrective device for ingrown toenail and incurvated toenail: Provided is a corrective device for ingrown toenails and incurvated toenails. The corrective device includes a central member made of a shape-memory alloy; and prefabricated toenail side-engaging parts, each being attached to both ends of the central member. The corrective device of the present invention has advantages such as provision... Agent: Price Heneveld Cooper Dewitt & Litton, LLP

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... Agent: Blank Rome LLP

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... Agent: Robert Macarthur

20090204048 - Easy removable bandage: Self adhering type of a bandage having a tab or tabs without adhesive coatings, to facilitate easy removal from a wound. As an alternate for easy removal, self adhering bandage having areas at the inner surface edges without adhesive coatings and distinguishing markings and/or colors on the opposite outer uncoated... Agent: Samuel Spector

20090198160 - System and method of providing aeration, cooling, heating and treatment to body region covered by an orthopedic cast: An orthopedic cast for protecting an injured body part, and including an embedded tube for routing a pressurized gaseous fluid to proximate the injured body part so that the pressurized gaseous fluid or effects thereof may be applied to the injured body part. The tube may be connected to a... Agent: Fountain Law Group, Inc.

20090198162 - Ambulating knee joint: A hinge or joint assembly is provided that includes first and second members, a pivot rotatably connecting the first and second members and allowing movement between extension and flexion positions, and at least one elastomeric spring communicating with the first and second members to restrain pivotal movement of the members... Agent: Blank Rome LLP

20090198161 - Motion controlling hinge for orthopedic brace: A motion controlling hinge for an orthopedic brace is provided. The hinge includes an actuator secured to one arm, and at least one spring member. As the arm with the actuator pivots in a first direction, at a predetermined flexion angle the actuator applies a force to the spring member,... Agent: Ropes & Gray LLP

20090198163 - Traction apparatus and methods: A brace and traction device and associated methods of operation. In one embodiment, the device incorporates a forwardly open head and jaw brace which is adjustably supported vertically above a forwardly collar member. The brace and the collar member are adapted such that the brace is able to mate with... Agent: Gazdzinski & Associates

20090198164 - Knee brace: A knee brace having a hinge assembly comprising an upper segment; a lower segment; a middle linking segment coupled to the upper and lower segments to permit pivotal movement of the upper segment relative to the lower segment; and one or more biasing members anchored to the upper and middle... Agent: Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC

20090198165 - Brace for ankle support: A brace has a shell formed within a contour that according to a person's ankle and a binding to fasten the shell onto the ankle. When the person is wearing an ankle support, the brace is mounted on an external surface of the ankle support and fastened by the binding.... Agent: Burr & Brown

20090198166 - Ankle foot orthosis: Disclosed is an ankle foot orthotic device for assisting a user during gait. The device comprises: a foot support having a shape and size configured to the plantar aspect of a user foot, the foot support having a forward portion and a rearward portion and a heel plate coupled to... Agent: The Law Office Of Michael E. Kondoudis, PC

20090198167 - Fiber-microsphere bioresorbable composite scaffold for wound healing: A fiber-microsphere composite scaffold including a first layer of material selected from one of a layer of bioresorbable microspheres and a layer of bioresorbable fibers; and a second layer of material selected from the other of the layer of bioresorbable microspheres and the layer of bioresorbable fibers. A fiber-microsphere composite... Agent: Kinetic Concepts, Inc. C/o Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP