| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| RE35113 |
Orthopaedic gel pad assembly |
December 5, 1995 |
| An orthopaedic gel pad assembly includes a layer of gel, with a backing layer behind it, an apertured pad extending around the layer of gel and a thin plastic film extending over the front surface of the gel. The plastic film controls the configuration of the front face of the gel, and t |
| RE34883 |
Simplified orthopaedic back support |
March 21, 1995 |
| The back support is constructed from a back brace of elastic material which carries a gel pad and an air bladder. The brace supports the pad against lower back of the user in firm engagement. The air bladder is juxtaposed and generally co-extensive with the pattern containing the gel-lik |
| RE34661 |
Gel and air cushion ankle brace |
July 12, 1994 |
| An ankle brace designed to be worn under the shoe has a first bladder which is filled with the high viscosity gel resistant to rapid deformation to apply pressure to the ankle and conform to its shape to provide support to the ankle. A second bladder inflatable with air is juxtaposed the |
| D496464 |
Adjustable knee brace pivot assembly |
September 21, 2004 |
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| D496106 |
Adjustable knee brace assembly |
September 14, 2004 |
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| D473654 |
Orthopaedic walker |
April 22, 2003 |
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| D452325 |
Orthopaedic casting blank |
December 18, 2001 |
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| 7037287 |
Adjustable ergonomic knee brace |
May 2, 2006 |
| 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 and permits angular adjustment of the stops. A pair of catch plates with locking reces |
| 7018351 |
Comfortable orthopaedic support and the method of making the same |
March 28, 2006 |
| 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. The internal structure of the pad (110) is molded to include geometrically shaped cells of various s |
| 7004917 |
Hardenable orthopaedic support (free edge) |
February 28, 2006 |
| The present invention provides improved hardenable orthopaedic supports and methods of making the same. One embodiment provides a support which includes a blank made of a permeable, flexible material and including a structural region impregnated with a hardenable material and a periphera |
| 6929613 |
Hardenable orthopaedic supports (lobes) |
August 16, 2005 |
| An orthopedic support assembly has a shape which is well-suited to be reliably positioned on a patient's anatomical structure, e.g., a limb or other extremity. Designs in accordance with certain embodiments include two or more lobes joined by one or more narrower joining region. |
| 6824522 |
Hardenable orthopaedic supports |
November 30, 2004 |
| An orthopaedic support assembly is formed of a flexible material impregnated with a hardenable material, e.g. a water-hardenable urethane. The orthopaedic support may include an outer layer of napped material, e.g., an unbroken loop material, that reduces migration of the hardenable |
| 6792699 |
Low shear customized footgear |
September 21, 2004 |
| An orthopaedic shoe has an outsole and a special insole including an array of independently vertically movable sections or elements which are heat moldable to retain the contour of the users foot and which serve to reduce or avoid peak pressures and evenly distribute pressure during walk |
| 6461317 |
Water hardenable compositions for splints and braces |
October 8, 2002 |
| An orthopaedic support (50) or product is formed of a doubleknit type fabric material with spaced interwoven layers formed of high strength materials, and an open-work matrix of filaments or threads interconnecting the layers. The fabric may be impregnated with water hardened urethane. |
| 6139513 |
Orthopaedic support with hardenable double knit type material |
October 31, 2000 |
| An orthopaedic support is formed of a double knit type fabric material with spaced interwoven layers formed of high strength materials and an open-work matrix of filaments or threads interconnecting the layers. The fabric is impregnated with a water hardenable material. The support m |
| 6024712 |
Orthopaedic devices with plastic injection molded onto fabric |
February 15, 2000 |
| The present invention pertains to an orthopedic support having a flexible inner member and an exo-skeleton that is molded directly onto the flexible inner member. In one particular embodiment, a versatile, multi-medium orthopedic ankle support assembly has an inner fabric support for |
| 6007505 |
Tractable orthopaedic splint or support |
December 28, 1999 |
| An orthopaedic support or product is formed of a doubleknit type fabric material with spaced interwoven layers formed of high strength materials and an open-work matrix of filaments or threads interconnecting the layers. The fabric may be impregnated with water hardenable urethane. H |
| 5823981 |
Resilient orthopaedic support with independently stretchable layers |
October 20, 1998 |
| An orthopaedic support having outer and inner resilient layers wherein the outer resilient layer is comprised of neoprene or another material suitable for surrounding and supporting a portion of the human anatomy through compression and a inner resilient layer generally coextensive with |
| 5778565 |
Versatile orthopaedic or post-operative footgear having removable toe piece |
July 14, 1998 |
| Orthopaedic or post-operative footgear is provided with a removable toe piece. The toe piece is secured to the sole of the footgear to protect the toes of a user against cold, dampness, dirt and possible impact, and it is removed from the sole to allow for visual inspection of the user's |
| 5761834 |
Footgear with pressure relief zones |
June 9, 1998 |
| Footgear with an inner sole (66) having a grid of removable resilient elements to permit removal of selected elements (68) to provide relief to ulcerated or injured areas of the foot. An air bladder (64) may underlie sole (66), preferably with additional cushioning material (40) within t |
| 5716335 |
Ankle brace with adjustable heel strap |
February 10, 1998 |
| An improved ankle brace may have two relatively rigid side supports, the outer edge portion of the lower area of the side supports, adjacent to the ankle being covered with a flexible or resilient material. The flexible resilient material may be permanently secured to the side supports b |
| 5713837 |
Unitary orthopaedic brace |
February 3, 1998 |
| An orthopaedic brace for supporting a selected portion of the anatomy including a unitarily molded support having substantially flexible areas, substantially rigid portions for providing splinting action and a support coupling unitarily molded with the support for holding the opposed edg |
| 5632723 |
Custom in situ formable brace |
May 27, 1997 |
| A soft-goods type, custom "in situ" formable back brace for supporting a weakened or injured back and/or neck is disclosed having hardenable components which conform to the unique configuration of a patient's torso. An initially flexible rear torso component, generally extending circ |
| 5628721 |
Back support assembly having an inflatable air cushion |
May 13, 1997 |
| A back support assembly including a bulb pump which when pumped or squeezed by the user inflates an air cushion to exert the desired pressure and fit against the user's lower back. The cushion is secured to the middle of the elastic belt, which is adapted to wrap around the user's back t |
| 5554104 |
Custom formable knee brace |
September 10, 1996 |
| A soft-goods type, custom "in situ" formable knee brace for supporting weakened or injured knees is disclosed having formable components which conform to the unique configuration of an individual's leg surfaces. A flexible femoral component, extending circumferentially around the ant |
| 5464385 |
Walker with open heel |
November 7, 1995 |
| A lightweight and removable leg walker is provided for stabilizing and rapidly healing lower leg injuries of a patient. The injured limb is disposed in a removable inner ankle bootie whose interior is partially covered with inflatable support bladders. While the foot is secured within |
| 5445602 |
Flexible ankle brace |
August 29, 1995 |
| An improved ankle brace may have two relatively rigid side supports, the outer edge portion of the lower area of the side supports, adjacent to the ankle being covered with a flexible or resilient material. The flexible resilient material may be permanently secured to the side supports b |
| 5437614 |
Soft-goods type, custom "in situ" formable back support |
August 1, 1995 |
| A soft-goods type, custom "in situ" formable back brace for supporting a weakened or injured back and/or neck is disclosed having hardenable components which conform to the unique configuration of a patient's torso. An initially flexible rear torso component, generally extending circ |
| 5378223 |
Orthopedic support pad and method for providing semi-permanent relief zones |
January 3, 1995 |
| In an orthopedic support pad with semi-permanent relief zones, an airtight bladder is filled with a material which retains its shape when air is evacuated from the bladder during the formation process. The afflicted areas of an appendage are temporarily covered with padding and the suppo |
| 5348530 |
Pneumatic ankle brace with bladder and pump arrangement |
September 20, 1994 |
| A pneumatic ankle brace having a pair of relatively rigid side supports with inflatable main bladders attached to their inside surfaces. The inflatable main bladders are coupled to an interconnected foot pump. Additional support and back-up bladders may be placed distally upon the ma |
| 5329705 |
Footgear with pressure relief zones |
July 19, 1994 |
| Footgear is provided with an inner sole having a grid of removable resilient elements to permit removal of selected elements to provide relief to ulcerated or otherwise injured areas of the foot. An air bladder may underlie the inner sole, preferably with additional cushioning materi |
| 5092319 |
Ankle brace with adjustable shoelace attachment |
March 3, 1992 |
| An ankle brace is shown which is inserted into a laced shoe. The brace includes side supports with padding between the supports and ankle for immobilizing the inversion and eversion movement of the ankle. Ties or straps are used to secure the supports on either side of the ankle while |
| 5088478 |
Gel and air cushion ankle brace |
February 18, 1992 |
| An ankle brace designed to be worn under the shoe has a first bladder which is filled with the high viscosity gel resistant to rapid deformation to apply pressure to the ankle and conform to its shape to provide support to the ankle. A second bladder inflatable with air is juxtaposed the |
| 5078128 |
Removable leg walker |
January 7, 1992 |
| An improved, lightweight and removable leg walker is provided for stabilizing and rapidly healing lower leg injuries of a patient. The injured limb is disposed in a removable inner ankle bootie whose interior is partially covered with inflatable support bladders. While the foot is se |
| 5062414 |
Simplified orthopaedic back support |
November 5, 1991 |
| The back support is constructed from a back brace of elastic material which carries a gel pad and an air bladder. The brace supports the pad against lower back of the user in firm engagement. The air bladder is juxtaposed and generally co-extensive with the pattern containing the gel-lik |
| 5058576 |
Adjustable wrist and hand splint |
October 22, 1991 |
| An adjustable wrist and hand splint employs four rigid aluminum stays for providing support for the forearm, fourth and fifth fingers and the outer portion of the hand. The aluminum stays are bendable for accommodating particular needs of the user. The splint also employs a sleeve that |
| 5027801 |
Orthopaedic gel pad assembly |
July 2, 1991 |
| An orthopaedic gel pad assembly includes a layer of gel, with a backing layer behind it, an apertured pad extending around the layer of gel and a thin plastic film extending over the front surface of the gel. The plastic film controls the configuration of the front face of the gel, and t |
| 5026339 |
Sheet plastic check valve technique |
June 25, 1991 |
| A fluid bladder including a check valve inturned within the bladder. The bladder is formed of two thin sheets of plastic material sealed together around the periphery of the bladder. The check valve is formed of an extended mating pair of strips of the same two sheets of plastic overlyin |
| 4999932 |
Variable support shoe |
March 19, 1991 |
| An athletic shoe includes a substantially flat pump chamber in the sole of the shoe under the heel of the user, with a one-way valve permitting the drawing in of air when pressure is taken off the heel, and second one-way valve at the outlet from the flat pump which comes into play as ai |
| 4996979 |
Soft-goods type, formable orthopaedic cast |
March 5, 1991 |
| A soft goods type foldable, wrappable sleeve orthopedic cast immobilizes and conforms to the shape and configuration of a limb, or other part of the anatomy. The soft-goods type cast assembly is initially specially formed or configured to specifically fit a selected portion of the anatom |
| 4993409 |
Back support |
February 19, 1991 |
| The back support is constructed from a back brace of elastic material which carries a gel pad and an air bladder. The brace supports the pad against lower back of the user in firm engagement. The air bladder is juxtaposed and generally co-extensive with the pattern containing the gel-lik |
| 4977891 |
Variable support ankle brace |
December 18, 1990 |
| An ankle brace having two relatively rigid side supports with inflatable bladders attached to them. The side supports are connected at their bottom by a flexible strap upon which is mounted an air pump. The air pump is activated by walking and running and inflates the air bladders mounte |
| 4964402 |
Orthopedic device having gel pad with phase change material |
October 23, 1990 |
| An orthopedic device for treatment of injured joints or limbs having at least one gel pad including at least one phase change material for improving the thermal energy storage capacity of the gel pad. The phase change material included in the gel material inside the gel pad may be en |
| 4953543 |
Cruciate ligament leg brace |
September 4, 1990 |
| A leg brace for alleviating problems with torn or damaged anterior or posterior cruciate ligaments includes an upper assembly oriented longitudinally with and extending circumferentially around the thigh, a lower assembly oriented longitudinally with and extending circumferentially a |
| 4948092 |
Combined check valve and fluid pressure relief valve |
August 14, 1990 |
| A combined check valve and relief valve assembly for permitting the free of a fluid in a first direction and for selectively preventing backflow. Backflow occurs only upon depression of a compression spring-loaded cylindrical valve actuator housed within the valve body. The valve ass |
| 4928678 |
Soft-goods type, formable orthopaedic cast |
May 29, 1990 |
| A soft-goods type foldable, wrappable sleeve orthopaedic cast immobilizes and conforms to the shape and configuration of a limb, or other part of the anatomy. The soft-goods type cast assembly is initially specially formed or configured to specifically fit a selected portion of the anato |
| 4913755 |
Method of forming orthopaedic gel pads |
April 3, 1990 |
| A method for forming gel-filled cushion pads that provide a resilient support against the ankle, comprises the use of a vacuum chamber substantially covered at the top with a perforated base plate. A thin, rubber foam layer spacer pad with openings is overlaid on the base plate. A th |
| 4869267 |
Adjustable tension ankle support |
September 26, 1989 |
| An ankle brace includes an outer supporting casing for enclosing the ankle, and two side cruciate elastic straps, each having one end secured within the supporting casing near the sole of the user's foot, with the straps extended across the instep or the front of the ankle and across |
| 4852557 |
Soft-goods type, formable orthopaedic cast |
August 1, 1989 |
| A foldable, wrappable envelope sleeve orthopedic cast immobilizes and conforms to the shape and configuration of a limb. The cast conforms to the limb through the use of airtight pouches which encapsulate open cell or fiberglass matrices impregnated with a water-activated urethane po |
| 4844094 |
Ankle brace |
July 4, 1989 |
| An ankle brace for insertion into a shore with laces for immobilizing the ankle against inversion or eversion while permitting planter-flexion and dorsi-flexion, includes, a pair of side supports for fitting about the lower leg on both sides. The side supports have a configuration to enc |
