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7041868 Bioabsorbable wound dressing  
A wound dressing includes a first layer located adjacent the wound and which comprises a material that is bioabsorbable, porous and adapted for serving as a scaffold for cell attachment and...
7041867 Laminate material for the protection of body parts and device comprising such laminate  
A laminate material includes an upper layer (I) and a lower layer (II) which is joined to the upper layer over substantially the entire surface thereof. The upper layer (I) includes a thin layer of...
7041075 Orthotic foot devices for bare feet and methods for stabilizing feet  
An orthotic foot device that can be fastened to a person's bare foot is provided. The orthotic has a U-shaped hindfoot supporting region and an arched midfoot supporting region. A method for...
7041074 Device for users suffering from sequels of central nervous system and locomotrium affection of body  
A device for users with sequels of central nervous system affections and/or locommotorium affection of a body has a plurality of modules covering areas of the user's body, a recliner with bands for...
7041073 Custom fit cervical collar  
A cervical collar comprising an inner and an outer region, a spinal support region, an occipital support region and a neck support region, said spinal support region including upper edges, lower...
7037527 Bifunctionalized polyester material for surface treatment and biomodification  
The invention features a method of treating polyester material to generate functional carboxylic acid and amine groups. These functional groups can be used as sites for covalent bond formation to...
7037336 Macular and scleral support surgical device for ocular restraint in progressive high myopia  
The present invention is a flexible ocular restraint band that includes a thin flexible material such as a surgical mesh fabric with flexible reinforced end portions. The device is positioned...
7037287 Adjustable ergonomic knee brace  
A knee brace is provided with push button actuatable stops, wherein the stops are biased outward into angular locking positions and inwardly directed pressure on the push buttons releases the stops...
7037286 Wrist brace  
The present application discloses an open air wrist brace for use in supporting the wrist in an anatomically neutral position, or in a position that permits therapeutically-useful extension,...
7037285 Wrist brace  
A sleeve-type wrist brace made of elastic material has a finger end and a forearm end, with an adjustable curved thumb strap and adjustable wrist straps.
7037284 Specific pelvic compression belt  
A pelvic compression belt may be comprised of a belt body constructed and arranged for positioning relative to a pelvic region of a human body. The pelvic belt may have at least one tightening...
7037283 Casting product and method for forming the same  
A casting product for forming a hard structure about an object including a flexible fibrous substrate impregnated with a fluid-activated resin and a protective flexible casing surrounding the...
7037282 Fixed-circumference medical support appliance  
A medical support appliance custom made to fit the patient's limb exactly. Since the appliance fits exactly, it restricts the engorgement of varicose veins and swelling of the limb by retaining its...
7037281 Arm sling apparatus  
This invention relates generally to a unique arm support device in which the shoulder straps are designed to evenly distribute the weight of the person's arm evenly across both shoulders and not...
7033333 Self actuated cervical (neck) traction device  
A self-actuated cervical traction device is provided. The traction device includes a headpiece, a loop attached to the headpiece, a cord, a pulley and a foot engaging loop. The headpiece is secured...
7033332 Wrist support brace for alleviating contractures  
A wrist support brace for patients with contractured wrists utilizes an adjustable strap to physically force the contractured wrist into a non-contractured position, thereby allowing the wrist to...
7033331 Reinforced wrist brace with multiple straps  
A wrist brace comprising in combination, a flexible holder to receive the user's wrist and having two flaps adapted to be closed toward one another or toward the wrist to secure the holder about...
7033330 Wrist brace  
A wrist brace for relaxing extensor musculature in a forearm having a first body, a second body, and at least one hinge joint hinging the first and second body together. The first body is arranged...
7032598 Snoreway space block with snore strips or portnoy buccal tab  
A method and device for stopping a person from snoring while sleeping comprising a narrow strip having adhesive covering one surface or a buccal tab which can be affixed to a snore prevention...
7030288 Conformable wound dressing  
A wound dressing comprising an absorbent pad, an adhesive layer, and a backing layer is described, along with a dressing support layer configured to retain and deliver the wound dressing to a...
7025738 Compression support sleeve  
A multilayer compression support sleeve construction. The laminate material includes a thin polyurethane film coated on both surfaces with an adhesive. A stretchable elastomeric polymer material is...
7025737 Spinal brace having overlapping rigid members  
A spinal orthosis including a posterior support having a substantially rigid posterior splint, an anterior support having a substantially rigid anterior splint, and a pair of overlapping supports...
7025062 Convertible head gear sling device  
A device for releasably emplacement around a part of a person's body, the device having at least one body member having a length and a width and two spaced-apart ends including a first end and a...
7022891 Dressing and an epidermal positioning mechanism and method for using same  
A dressing and an epidermal lifting mechanism for use with an application to a predetermined epidermal surface and methods of using same. The epidermal lifting mechanism comprises a strip of...
7022890 Wound dressing suitable for insertion in nasal passages  
The invention provides a wound dressing comprising a body and a polymeric film adhered to at least a portion of the body. The body comprises a flexible, porous polyurethane-based foam and a liquid...
7022111 Intravenous stabilizing device  
A stabilizing device for securing an intravenous catheter to a patient's body is described having a main body with a cut out to allow passage of the catheter. The main body includes a front portion...
7022096 Ankle pad  
An ankle guard consisting of a band-shaped padding ( 14 ), with a substantially U-shaped longitudinal cross-section, which is configured to essentially cover the circumference of the foot in the...
7022095 Sport bandage  
The invention relates to a sports brace comprising an elastic woven or knitted fabric, which for a sport of the kind that is performed using the arm or hand can be secured to the applicable arm or...
7022094 Splint system and method of use  
Devices and methods are disclosed for achieving control and stabilization of bone fractures in mammals, most specifically humans. Stabilization and traction is often required to support fractured...
7022093 Self-contained heating and cooling orthopaedic brace  
A self-contained heating and cooling orthopaedic brace is described. The brace generally includes a main body having straps to support the brace on the desired area of the body. These areas can...
7020899 Fluid impervious cast protector  
A fluid impervious protective sleeve is described adapted for covering and sealing an injury positioned on a limb of a wearer. The protective sleeve has an elastomeric upper portion sealingly...
7019191 Hemostatic wound dressings and methods of making same  
The present invention is directed to methods of making wound dressings that include the steps of contacting a fabric substrate having properties effective for use as a hemostat and containing...
7018352 Modular ankle-foot orthosis  
A modular ankle-foot orthosis includes a lower leg and ankle support and a plantar foot support. The two components may be secured together to provide more complete support for a patient, as...
7018351 Comfortable orthopaedic support and the method of making the same  
An ankle support ( 100 ) is constructed using a molded pad ( 110 ) and a rigid shell ( 112 ). The pad ( 110 ) and the shell ( 112 ) may be sealed together to form a bladder-pad cushion for comfort....
7018350 Methods of making and using an ankle-foot orthosis  
The present invention is directed, to an improved orthosis and posterior plantar flexion stop for the orthosis, as well as to methods of making and using the orthosis and posterior stop, plus...
7018349 Disposable, size-adaptable arm sling  
A disposable, size-adaptable arm sling for supporting a patient's arm and hand has an elongated pouch for receiving the arm therein. The pouch has an open top and open front end and a closed bottom...
7014630 Tissue dressing having gas reservoir  
An apparatus for supplying one or more gases, such as oxygen, to a target area, comprising a top layer and a bottom layer sealed around the perimeter of the layers to form a reservoir between the...
7014621 Ankle brace  
An ankle brace comprising a base of flexible material shaped to wrap around the sides of a foot and ankle and underneath a portion of the foot, with a support strap for protecting the anterior...
7012170 Puncture wound bandage  
Advancements in bandages for treating puncture wounds shown and described herein include sealed bandage with flexible adhesive strips disposed on more rigid carriers with at least one separation...
7012169 Disposable finger sleeve for appendages  
A device that can be used to treat appendage ailments is provided. The device, or appendage sleeve, can be used for wounds, cuts, and blisters, as well as joint related ailments, such as arthritis...
7011642 External fixation device for cranialmaxillofacial distraction  
An externally mounted fixation device for craniomaxillofacial distraction osteogenesis, the device having a helmet to secure the device in a relatively rigid and immobile manner to the head of a...
7011641 Knee brace immobilizer  
An adjustable knee brace for immobilization of a patient's knee in multiple adjustment angular inclinations for use in therapeutic applications. The knee brace has a sheet of cushion material which...
7011640 Orthopedic brace having a vacuum chamber and associated methods  
The vacuum orthopedic brace and method include the use of an inner sleeve or liner, first and second cuffs, and a hinge connecting the cuffs. The cuffs includes a fabric liner or other porous...
7011093 Microencapsulated fragrances and methods of coating microcapsules  
Nasal dilators and strips, methods of their manufacture, and methods for improving the breathing of individuals are provided. The strips and dilators include an elongated substrate, with or without...
7009039 Plasma protein matrices and methods for their preparation  
A freeze dried biocompatible matrix comprising plasma proteins, useful as implants for tissue engineering as well as in biotechnology, and methods of producing the matrix are provided. Mechanical...
7008647 Treatment of acne  
The invention relates to the use of one or more antimicrobial metals selected from silver, gold, platinum, and palladium but most preferably silver, preferably formed with atomic disorder, and...
7008391 Tool for corrective treatment of ingrown toenail  
A tool for treatment of an ingrown toenail includes a tubular member having a length of about 1–2 cm and being tapered such that a diameter at a root is about 2 mm and a diameter at a tip is...
7008390 Perforating vein massage device  
The device for massaging a lower leg comprises a base pad ( 2 ) arranged in an area of the sole and a bladder ( 1 ) arranged in the region of the lower leg. A tubular connection is provided between...
7008389 Apparatus and method for stabilizing pelvic ring disruption  
Apparatus and methods for stabilizing a fractured pelvis in an emergency using a sling having a buckle designed to automatically lock the circumference of the sling at a tension level that has been...
7007902 Adjustable support for hands and arms  
A system and method support the forearm and hand of a user performing repetitive tasks. In one embodiment, the system includes a support bar having a low friction upper surface. First and second...