Patents Assigned to MEDassist-OP, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6699209
    Abstract: A foot splint for securing a heel and toes of the foot in an extended position comprising an elongated rigid plate including an elevated proximal region and an elevated distal region and an upper surface and a lower surface. At least one elongated member extends from the periphery of the plate for securing a mid-portion of the foot to the upper surface such that the elevated distal region elevates the toes and elevated proximal region elevates the heel of the foot for stretching the plantar fascia of the foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: MedAssist-OP, Inc.
    Inventor: Craig H. Turtzo
  • Patent number: 6254554
    Abstract: A compression sleeve for treating lymphedema is provided. The compression sleeve is comprised of an outer inelastic fabric layer and an inner flexible sheet padding layer. A plurality of tightening straps are laterally disposed in vertical succession along an exterior side of the sleeve to independently apply circumferential pressure along the length of the sleeve. The sleeve is able to apply a consistent gradient pressure from a distal part of the limb to a proximal end of the limb to help squeeze excess lymph from the limb. The inner padding layer is comprised of a high density foam material provided in a thin, continuous surface, flat sheet and has a high degree of firmness capable of evenly distributing the pressure generated by the tightening straps to prevent pockets of swelling within the sleeve. The compression sleeve can be configured for use with both arms and legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: MEDassist-OP, Inc.
    Inventor: Craig H. Turtzo
  • Patent number: 5916186
    Abstract: The hand splint apparatus of the present invention is directed to a hand splint apparatus and method of attaching a hand splint apparatus to a patient's forearm that includes a forearm support, an elongated and inelastically deformable connector having an axis extending between a first and second end thereof, with the connector first end attached to the forearm support and with the connector second end attached to a hand piece proximal to a first end of the hand piece, such that the connector is adjustable in a plurality of directions transverse to the connector axis for orienting the hand piece to a desired position with respect to the forearm support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: Medassist OP, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig H. Turto, William J. Hancock, Peer Lindemann
  • Patent number: D351912
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Medassist-OP, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Turtzo, Linda Lee, Derek Slater