Adjustable ergonomic knee brace
    2.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US07037287B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-02

    申请号:US10675324

    申请日:2003-09-29

    IPC分类号: A61F5/00

    CPC分类号: A61F5/0125 A61F2005/0167

    摘要: 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 recesses facing inward, are provided, and outwardly biased locking pins engage the recesses in both catch plates. Each of the stop assemblies has an outwardly directed plate extending over the outer cover plate, and this plate is coupled to the physical stop member around the outer edge of the outer cover plate. The cover plate has angular indicia thereon, which may be viewed through windows in the outwardly extending plate portions of the stop assemblies.

    Hardenable orthopaedic support with improved configuration
    3.
    发明授权
    Hardenable orthopaedic support with improved configuration 有权
    具有改进配置的硬化矫形支架

    公开(公告)号:US06186966B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-02-13

    申请号:US09307300

    申请日:1999-05-07

    IPC分类号: A61F500

    摘要: An orthopaedic support assembly 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 preferably includes high strength stiff filaments of fiberglass, carbon fibers, or aramids and thermoplastic material to facilitate heat bonding of cut edges. The fabric is impregnated with a water-hardenable material. The support material or product is packaged in a water-vapor impermeable package; and is opened and water is supplied to the fabric when it is applied to the part of the anatomy requiring support. The fabric may be included in a soft goods support including a water distribution network and straps to hold the support in place. The double-knit type material may be variable in thickness and may be three dimensional in its configuration. An orthopaedic support or splint may have an inner core material of the double-knit type fabric, an impermeable stretch bonded laminate layer on one side, and a microporous plastic layer on the other side to facilitate water activation of the core material.

    摘要翻译: 矫形支撑组件由具有由高强度材料形成的间隔交织层和互连层的细丝或线的开放式矩阵的双针织物材料形成。 织物优选地包括玻璃纤维,碳纤维或芳族聚酰胺和热塑性材料的高强度刚性长丝,以促进切割边缘的热粘合。 织物用水可硬化材料浸渍。 支撑材料或产品被包装在水蒸气不可渗透的包装中; 并且打开时,当将织物施加到需要支撑的解剖结构部分时,将水供应到织物。 织物可以包括在包括配水网络和带子的软货物支撑件中,以将支撑件保持在适当位置。 双针型材料的厚度可以是可变的,并且其结构可以是三维的。 矫形支架或夹板可以具有双针织物的内芯材料,一侧上不渗透的拉伸粘合层压层,另一侧上具有微孔塑料层,以促进芯材料的水活化。

    Tractable orthopaedic splint or support
    4.
    发明授权
    Tractable orthopaedic splint or support 有权
    可牵制骨科夹板或支撑

    公开(公告)号:US6007505A

    公开(公告)日:1999-12-28

    申请号:US205677

    申请日:1998-12-04

    摘要: 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. Hydroxy propyl methyl-cellulose (HPMC) will also be applied to the doubleknit type material or other casting fabric in sufficient amount to reduce the stickiness of the water hardenable urethane. The HPMC may be mixed in with the water hardenable urethane prior to impregnation, or may be applied to at least one of the outer surfaces of the doubleknit type material. The orthopaedic support or product is packaged in a water-vapor impermeable package; and is opened and water is supplied to the fabric when it is applied to the part of the anatomy requiring support. The fabric may be included in a soft goods support including a water distribution network and straps to hold the support in place.

    摘要翻译: 整形外科支架或产品由具有间隔交织层的双重编织织物材料形成,该交织层由高强度材料和互连这些层的细丝或线的开放式基质构成。 织物可以用可水硬化的聚氨酯浸渍。 羟丙基甲基纤维素(HPMC)也将以足够的量施加到双编织物料或其它浇铸织物上以降低水可硬化聚氨酯的粘性。 HPMC可以在浸渍之前与水可硬化聚氨酯混合,或者可以施加到双编码型材料的至少一个外表面上。 矫形支架或产品包装在水蒸气不可渗透的包装中; 并且打开时,当将织物施加到需要支撑的解剖结构部分时,将水供应到织物。 织物可以包括在包括配水网络和带子的软货物支撑件中,以将支撑件保持在适当位置。

    Ankle brace with adjustable heel strap
    5.
    发明授权
    Ankle brace with adjustable heel strap 失效
    带可调脚跟的踝关节支撑

    公开(公告)号:US5951504A

    公开(公告)日:1999-09-14

    申请号:US21497

    申请日:1998-02-10

    IPC分类号: A61F5/01 A61F5/00

    CPC分类号: A61F5/0111 A61F5/012

    摘要: An improved ankle brace that is easily adjustable for improved comfort and use. The ankle brace includes a pair of relatively rigid side supports to fit about a lower leg of a patient, and the lower area of the side supports may be adapted to position an assembly of heel straps. The assembly may include at least two straps, which are coupled at the ends and adapted to adjust the effective length of the assembly, so that it may be accommodated for different heel widths of different patients. Alternatively, the assembly may include three pieces, an intermediary member for linking the other two straps. The assembly may be attached to the side supports through a pin mechanism that may be either capped (as by heat staking) or welded at the end to hold it in position. Alternatively, a cap with protruding plastic pin may be molded directly onto the strap, effectively making them one piece to be assembled as such. Also, the assembly is preferably made of flexible resilient material so that it will comfortably conform to patient's heel, but be resistant to stretching.

    摘要翻译: 改进的脚踝支架,易于调整,以提高舒适度和使用。 脚踝支架包括一对相对刚性的侧支撑件,以适合于患者的小腿周围,并且侧支撑件的下部区域可适于定位脚跟带的组件。 组件可以包括至少两个带,其在端部处联接并且适于调整组件的有效长度,使得其可以适应于不同患者的不同跟部宽度。 或者,组件可以包括三个部件,用于连接其他两个带子的中间部件。 组件可以通过销机构附接到侧支撑件,该销机构可以被封盖(如通过热铆接)或在端部焊接以将其保持在适当位置。 或者,具有突出的塑料销的盖子可以直接模制到带上,有效地使它们成为一个组装件。 此外,组件优选地由柔性弹性材料制成,使得其将舒适地符合患者的脚跟,但是抗拉伸。

    Ankle brace with adjustable heel strap
    6.
    发明授权
    Ankle brace with adjustable heel strap 失效
    带可调脚跟的踝关节支撑

    公开(公告)号:US5716335A

    公开(公告)日:1998-02-10

    申请号:US521091

    申请日:1995-08-29

    IPC分类号: A61F5/01 A61F5/00

    CPC分类号: A61F5/0111 A61F5/012

    摘要: 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 by bonding, mechanical interlocking, or by any other suitable arrangements. Additional resilient flexible material may be placed on the interior surface of the side supports to improve the fit and comfort of the brace around the user's lower leg. The rigid side supports may be of an open type with the resilient flexible material extending across the side supports and beyond the edges thereof. The lower area of the side supports may include a pivoting mechanism to adjustably receive heel straps. Each of the side supports may include a structural frame that surrounds but does not cover the ankle or malleolus.

    摘要翻译: 改进的踝支架可以具有两个相对刚性的侧支撑件,侧支撑件的下部区域的外边缘部分邻近踝部被柔性或弹性材料覆盖。 柔性弹性材料可以通过粘合,机械互锁或通过任何其它合适的布置永久地固定到侧支撑件。 附加的弹性柔性材料可以放置在侧支撑件的内表面上,以改善支架围绕使用者的小腿的配合和舒适度。 刚性侧支撑件可以是开式的,弹性柔性材料延伸穿过侧支撑件并且超过其边缘。 侧支撑件的下部区域可以包括可调节地接收脚跟带的枢转机构。 侧支架中的每一个可以包括围绕但不覆盖踝或踝的结构框架。

    Back support assembly having an inflatable air cushion
    7.
    发明授权
    Back support assembly having an inflatable air cushion 失效
    后支撑组件具有可充气气垫

    公开(公告)号:US5628721A

    公开(公告)日:1997-05-13

    申请号:US624300

    申请日:1996-03-29

    IPC分类号: A61F5/02 A61F5/34 A61F5/00

    CPC分类号: A61F5/34 A61F5/028

    摘要: 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 to position the air cushion against the middle of the user's back. Opposing adjustment straps are attached to the back of the strap. With the belt secured around the user the adjustment straps can be pulled and releasably secured to the belt and/or each other at respective positions exerting the desired force on the air cushion and against the user's back. The bulb pump is conveniently attached to and carried by one of the adjustment straps. It is secured to the rear of that strap, and has its rounded forward portion extending out through an opening in the strap, operatively accessible for inflation/deflation by the user. That is, with this mounting arrangement the bulb pump is out of the way, but still readily accessible for squeeze pumping action by the user, and by its shape, construction and location advantageously has a low profile.

    摘要翻译: 背部支撑组件,其包括灯泡泵,当用户泵送或挤压时,将气垫充气以施加期望的压力并适合使用者的下背部。 缓冲垫固定在弹性带的中间,该弹性带适于包裹使用者的背部,以将气垫抵靠使用者背部的中部。 相反的调节带贴在背带上。 当皮带固定在使用者周围时,调节带可被拉动并且可释放地固定到皮带和/或彼此在相应的位置处施加期望的力在气垫上并抵靠使用者的背部。 灯泡泵方便地连接到其中一个调节带并由其承载。 它被固定到该带的后部,并且其圆形的前部部分延伸穿过带的开口,可操作地接近用户的充气/放气。 也就是说,通过这种安装布置,灯泡泵不方便,但是仍然容易接近用户的挤压泵送动作,并且通过其形状,结构和位置有利地具有低轮廓。

    Flexible ankle brace
    8.
    发明授权
    Flexible ankle brace 失效
    柔性脚踝支架

    公开(公告)号:US5445602A

    公开(公告)日:1995-08-29

    申请号:US99237

    申请日:1993-07-29

    IPC分类号: A61F5/01 A61F5/00

    CPC分类号: A61F5/012 A61F5/0111

    摘要: 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 by bonding, mechanical interlocking, or by any other suitable arrangements. Additional resilient flexible material may be placed on the interior surface of the side supports to improve the fit and comfort of the brace around the user's lower leg. The rigid side supports may be of an open type with the resilient flexible material extending across the side supports and beyond the edges thereof.

    摘要翻译: 改进的踝支架可以具有两个相对刚性的侧支撑件,侧支撑件的下部区域的外边缘部分邻近踝部被柔性或弹性材料覆盖。 柔性弹性材料可以通过粘合,机械互锁或通过任何其它合适的布置永久地固定到侧支撑件。 附加的弹性柔性材料可以放置在侧支撑件的内表面上,以改善支架围绕使用者的小腿的配合和舒适度。 刚性侧支撑件可以是开式的,弹性柔性材料延伸穿过侧支撑件并且超过其边缘。

    Gel and air cushion ankle brace
    9.
    再颁专利
    Gel and air cushion ankle brace 失效
    凝胶和气垫脚踝支架

    公开(公告)号:USRE34661E

    公开(公告)日:1994-07-12

    申请号:US935013

    申请日:1992-08-25

    申请人: Tracy E. Grim

    发明人: Tracy E. Grim

    IPC分类号: A43B7/20 A61F5/01 A61F5/00

    CPC分类号: A61F5/0111 A43B7/20

    摘要: 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 first bladder to provide a uniform compressive force upon the bladder filled with the gel. A canvas ankle brace holds a pair of air and gel bladders along each of its sidewalls and is wrapped about the lower extremity and snugly fit thereto. Once the brace is in position, air is introduced into the second bladder to press the first bladder against the ankle and to conform to the shape thereof. Broad elastic straps may be secured to the lower rear of the brace to extend over the front of the ankle and the instep in a cruciate configuration. The outer ends of the straps are secured to lines which extend through openings in the outer casing of the brace, and D-rings secured to the ends of the lines permit the tensioning of the elastic straps by threading shoe laces through the rings and tightening the laces.

    摘要翻译: 设计用于穿在鞋底下的脚踝支架具有第一囊状物,其充满高粘度凝胶以抵抗快速变形,以向踝部施加压力并且适应其形状以向脚踝提供支撑。 用空气充气的第二个气囊与第一膀胱并置,以在填充有凝胶的膀胱上提供均匀的压缩力。 帆布踝支架沿其每个侧壁保持一对空气和凝胶囊,并且围绕下肢缠绕并且紧贴其上。 一旦支架处于适当位置,空气被引入到第二囊中以将第一囊压靠在脚踝上并与其形状一致。 宽的弹性带可以固定到支架的下后部,以踝关节的前方延伸,并且脚背以十字形构造。 带子的外端被固定到延伸穿过支架的外壳中的开口的线上,并且固定到线的端部的D形环允许通过将鞋带穿过环并拉紧弹性带来张紧弹性带 鞋带

    Removable leg walker
    10.
    发明授权
    Removable leg walker 失效
    可拆卸的步行者

    公开(公告)号:US5078128A

    公开(公告)日:1992-01-07

    申请号:US542571

    申请日:1990-06-27

    IPC分类号: A61F5/01

    CPC分类号: A61F5/0127

    摘要: 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 secured within the booties, it is then inserted into and additionally supported by a removable soft goods-type support. The soft goods-type support is securely attached to a walker frame by a combination of strap fasteners with Velcro attachments. Inflatable bladders are located along the inner surfaces of two strut bases and raised heel strip. A tongue portion of the soft goods-type support also includes an inflatable bladder which provides additional support to the injured limb. These inflatable bladders encourage proper circulation from the lower leg to the heart. The walker frame comprises a pair of strut bases and struts in order to prevent inversion and eversion of the ankle. The full length sole portion of the walker is novelly constructed of two halves joined together. This construction is structurally superior to other walkers and braces insofar as it costs less and weighs less than other walkers currently manufactured. The heel portion of the sole also is constructed to form a cantilever spring, shock absorbing element.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种改进的,轻便且可拆卸的腿部助行器,用于稳定和快速愈合患者的小腿部损伤。 受伤的肢体设置在可移动的内部踝靴内,其内部部分地覆盖有可充气的支撑囊。 当脚固定在赃物内时,然后将其插入并另外由可移动的软货物型支撑件支撑。 柔软的货物型支架通过绑带与Velcro附件的组合牢固地连接到步行器框架上。 充气气囊沿着两个支柱底座和高跟鞋带的内表面定位。 软物品型支撑件的舌部还包括可充气囊,其向受伤的肢体提供额外的支撑。 这些充气气囊鼓励从小腿到心脏的适当循环。 步行器框架包括一对支柱基部和支柱,以防止脚踝反转和外翻。 步行者的全长底部新颖地由两个连接在一起的两半构成。 这种结构在结构上优于其他步行器和支架,只要其成本更低,重量小于目前制造的其他步行者。 鞋底的鞋跟部分也被构造成形成悬臂弹簧,减震元件。