| 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 |
| 6056712 |
Multi-functional orthosis for the foot, heel, ankle and lower leg |
May 2, 2000 |
| A multi-function orthosis for immobilizing the lower leg, heel, ankle and foot of a human patient, which also provides adjustable therapeutic pressure on the foot sole, and which allows for ambulation. An upper, leg unit lined with a pneumatic bladder is adapted to receive the lower leg |
| 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 |
| 5695452 |
Formed resilient orthopaedic device |
December 9, 1997 |
| An orthopaedic support includes a sheet of foam material that has been compression molded in specific areas. These areas have a thickness and density that is different from other areas of the support and serve to better fit the support to the body. The support may include compression |
| 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 |
| 5617650 |
Vacuum formed conformable shoe |
April 8, 1997 |
| Shoes are provided with soles and/or upper portions which conform to the configuration of the user's feet by the use of vacuum formable bladders in the sole of the shoes and/or in the sides of the upper portions of the shoes. The bladders are filled with material, such as small resilient |
| 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 |
| 5392534 |
Vacuum formed conformable shoe |
February 28, 1995 |
| Shoes are provided with soles and upper portions which conform to the configuration of the user's feet by the use of vacuum formable bladders in the sole of the shoes and/or in the sides of the upper portions of the shoes. The bladders are filled with material, such as small spherical |
| 5383290 |
Conformable shoe with vacuum formed sole |
January 24, 1995 |
| Shoes are provided with soles and upper portions which conform to the configuration of the user's feet by the use of vacuum formable bladders in the sole of the shoes and/or in the sides of the upper portions of the shoes. The bladders are filled with material, such as small spherical |
| 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 |
| 5353525 |
Variable support shoe |
October 11, 1994 |
| 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 of the heel, and second one-way valve at the outlet from the flat pump which comes into play as air |
| 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 |
| 5334135 |
Formed resilient orthopaedic support |
August 2, 1994 |
| An orthopaedic support includes a sheet of foam material that has been compression molded in specific areas. These areas have a thickness and density that is different from other areas of the support and serve to better fit the support to the body. The support may include compression |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
