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Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage August inventions list 08/11

20110208100 - Method and apparatus for treating carpal tunnel syndrome: A method and apparatus for treating carpal tunnel syndrome with the use of an orthotic. The orthotic is applied to the patient's hand. The use of the orthotic by the patient is monitored automatically and data is produced as to the amount and time of usage. This data is then... Agent:

20110208101 - Compression dressing: This disclosure relates to a compression dressing designed to provide moisture transport properties to a contact surface and compression therapy for patients with swelling due to various medical conditions. The compression dressing is minimally comprised of at least one layer of moisture transport fabric comprised of elastic fiber that exhibits... Agent:

20110208102 - Medical device for a puncture site or infusion site: Dressing for a puncture site or infusion site, comprising a first adhesive part (A) and a second part (B) provided with a compress (6), the first part (A) being adhesive on one of its faces, this dressing comprising a third adhesive part (C) on one of its faces that is... Agent: Nephrokit

20110208103 - Disposable medical article with multiple adhesives for skin attachment: A disposable medical article for skin attachment is provided with two or more stacked layers of pressure-sensitive adhesives with progressively higher skin peel strength separated by protective covers therebetween to accommodate a wide range of skin conditions such as wet or oily skin while reducing the risk of skin irritation.... Agent:

20110208104 - Garment serving to combat cellulite and/or venous and lymphatic insufficiency: The garments and method disclosed herein serve to combat cellulite and/or venous and lymphatic insufficiency in at least one desired area of a lower and/or upper member of the body. The garments preferably includes an elastic knitted shell having an inner face and an outer face adapted to restrain with... Agent:

20110201982 - Limb protective covering: A limb protective covering (10) includes an elongated sleeve (11) and an adjustable, elastic retaining strap (12). The sleeve has a closed end (15) and an open end (16) opposite the closed end. The sleeve is made of a high performance elastomeric polymer blend, such as a styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) based... Agent: Albahealth, LLC

20110201983 - Dynamic stabilizing knee support system: A knee brace assembly with a proximal compression system adapted to be secured to the thigh and a distal compression system adapted to be secured to the calf. The brace includes lateral and distal hinge assemblies connecting the proximal compression system and the distal compression system to permit rotational movement... Agent:

20110201984 - Medical device applications of nanostructured surfaces: This invention provides novel nanofiber enhanced surface area substrates and structures comprising such substrates for use in various medical devices, as well as methods and uses for such substrates and medical devices. In one particular embodiment, methods for enhancing cellular functions on a surface of a medical device implant are... Agent: Nanosys, Inc.

20110201985 - Veterinary dressing sock: A veterinary dressing sock for positioning and holding a medical dressing on a wound site located on the foot of a pet providing both protection for the foot as well as breathability and moisture control at the wound site.... Agent:

20110196275 - Orthopedic device: An orthopedic device as in a dorsal splint for treating plantar fasciitis includes a substantially rigid splint member having an overmolded flexible edge and living hinges, or substantially rigid component pieces received in a flexible member, to provide improved and more comfortable fitting to a user and reduced storage requirements.... Agent:

20110196276 - Custom ankle brace system: A custom ankle brace system is disclosed which is constructed from a low temperature non-olefinic elastomeric blend material, and methods of fabricating and fitting the same. This material can be molded directly to a custom mold made from a casting of an affected body part. The final product will be... Agent:

20110196277 - Orthotic foot brace: An orthotic foot brace for a person wearing a footwear includes: a lower leg holder; a lower leg strut extending downwardly towards the footwear; a foot strut having a rear section secured to the vertical strut, at least one of a median section and a lateral section located on a... Agent:

20110196278 - Adhesive film drape for use with negative pressure wound therapy device: A therapeutic adhesive film drape includes an outer transparent layer which has a printed grid across an outer surface thereof and an inner layer for application adjacent a wound which includes a semi-permeable transparent adhesive cover removably connected to the outer transparent layer. A method of treatment employs the therapeutic... Agent:

20110190676 - Hip distraction: A hip distractor includes a pair of distractor members and a support configured to be fastened to a surgical table. The support includes at least two mounts for coupling to a pair of joints that couple the distractor members to the support. Another hip distractor includes a pair of distractor... Agent: Smith & Nephew, Inc.

20110190677 - Garment: The present invention relates to a garment consisting of or comprising a least one tubular garment part to be stripped over an arm, with at least one curved joint region adapted to the shape of the arm joint, wherein this curved joint region is formed by stitches added on one... Agent: Amoena Medizin-orthopadie-technik Gmbh

20110190678 - Dressing product: A dressing product comprises a dressing sheet (102), such as a thin film, one first surface of which is coated with an adhesive (106), such as a pressure sensitive hydrocolloid adhesive, which is applicable to an anatomical surface of a living being, such as a skin portion of a human.... Agent: Coloplast A/s