Abstract: A top band (1, 1?) for garments (2), in particular for medical compression stockings or bandages, comprising a flexible basic body (3, 3?) with an inside (4, 4?) facing the garment (2) and an outside (5, 5?), wherein the flexible basic body (3, 3?) comprises a fastening section (7, 7?) for the garment (2) on the inside (4, 4?) next to a coupling section (6, 6?), and wherein the fastening section (7, 7?) is formed by an edge-side recess (8, 8?) in the flexible basic body (3, 3?), so that the garment (2) can be fastened, offset from the coupling section (6, 6?) of the flexible basic body (3, 3?), in the recess (8, 8?).

Abstract: A compression knit fabric, in particular a flat-knit fabric, composed of at least one knitted yarn and an incorporated elastic weft yarn, with a first knit fabric section having a compressive first base weave, to which is attached a second knit fabric section having a second weave different from the base weave which imparts to the second knit fabric section greater elasticity in the longitudinal and/or transverse direction of the knit fabric section than in the first knit fabric section, to which is attached a third knit fabric section having a third weave different from the first base weave and second base weave which imparts to the third knit fabric section greater elasticity in the longitudinal and/or transverse direction of the knit fabric section than in the second knit fabric section.

Abstract: A medical, in particular orthopaedic, aid (1, 1?, 1?), such as for example an orthosis (1), bandage (1?) or compressive item of clothing (1?), consisting of at least one base body (2, 2?, 2?) of at least one elastic and/or non-elastic textile material (3, 3?, 3?), which is designed for the supporting of tissue and/or parts of the body of a patient, wherein the at least one textile material (3, 3?, 3?) of the base body (2, 2?, 2?) is designed at least partially to be substantially transmissible with respect to UV radiation.

Abstract: A knee brace having a tubular elastic knitted body with at least one pressure pad arranged thereon, which, when the brace is being worn, extends across the patellar tendon. On the front side of the knitted body, a first tension strap is provided, which extends around only a certain part of the knitted body and passes over the pressure pad. On the rear side of the knitted body, a second tension strap is provided, which is offset in the height direction from the first tension strap, and which extends around only a certain part of the knitted body.

Abstract: A compressive circular knit for pulling over an articulated extremity, consisting of a knitting thread and an elastic thread, which form the loops, and an inlaid elastic weft thread, comprising two first knitted fabric portions which are spaced apart from each other in the knitted fabric longitudinal direction and which are knitted with floating and there is provided a knitted fabric region consisting of further different knitted fabric portions adjoining each other in the circumferential direction, wherein the knitted fabric region consists of: a second knitted fabric portion (4) knitted with floating, wherein the float count is greater than that of a first knitted fabric portion (2), two third knitted fabric portions (5) adjoining the second knitted fabric portion (4) in the circumferential direction which are each knitted with floating, wherein the floats of any one course are knitted offset relative to the next course, and also a fourth knitted fabric portion (7) provided in the circumferential direction

Abstract: An adjustment-free cushioning air cylinder includes an air cylinder body, a piston, a first check valve, an upper air way, a second check valve and a lower air way. An air chamber is formed inside the air cylinder body. The piston slides in the air chamber. One end of the piston extends to the external of the air cylinder body. The piston does a reciprocating movement in the air chamber and divides the air chamber into an upper air chamber and a lower air chamber. The first check valve is disposed in the piston, one end of the first check valve is connected to the upper air chamber, and the other end is connected to the lower air chamber. The upper air way connects the upper air chamber with the outside. The adjustment-free cushioning air cylinder of the invention does not need to adjust the entering flow rate of the air, but the entering flow rate can be automatically adjusted to produce cushioning resistance as the user is walking according to the walking speed.

Abstract: Measuring device for determining a leg length for measurement of stockings, in particular medical compression stockings, comprising a base plate with a foot-receiving surface and, arranged vertically thereon, a measurement board, wherein the measurement board (6), which can be mounted releasably on the base plate (2), is composed of a plurality of releasably connectable board sections (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d).

Abstract: Compressive circular knit for pulling over an articulated extremity, consisting of a knitting thread and an elastic thread, which form the loops, and an inlaid elastic weft thread, comprising: two first knitted fabric portions (2) which are spaced apart from each other in the knitted fabric longitudinal direction and which are knitted with floating and wherebetween there is provided a knitted fabric region (3) consisting of further different knitted fabric portions adjoining each other in the circumferential direction, wherein the knitted fabric region (3) consists of: a second knitted fabric portion (4) knitted with floating, wherein the float count is greater than that of a first knitted fabric portion (2), two third knitted fabric portions (5) adjoining the second knitted fabric portion (4) in the circumferential direction which are each knitted with floating, wherein the floats of any one course are knitted offset relative to the next course, and also a fourth knitted fabric portion (7) provided in th

Abstract: A knee bandage is provided comprising a bandage base element and at least one massage pelotte. The bandage base element includes a central kneecap region, a thigh region and a lower leg region. The massage pelotte is fixed in the massage region of the base element and has massage elements oriented inwards towards the leg. The massage region is located in the thigh region and is allocated to a trigger point or trigger region of the musculus vastus lateralis.

Abstract: An adjustable below-the-knee prosthetic leg, which is connected between a thigh and an artificial foot, comprises a controller, a connecting mechanism, a hydraulic unit, and a shell. The connecting mechanism and the hydraulic unit are pivotally connected to the controller, and the shell is pivotally connected to the hydraulic unit. The connecting mechanism extends into a hydraulic cylinder of the hydraulic unit. The hydraulic cylinder is in communication with a reserve hydraulic cylinder and a brake hydraulic cylinder of the hydraulic unit. The prosthetic leg allows a user to climb up or go down the stairs and walk on uneven ground easily without falling down.

Abstract: The invention relates to the training and monitoring of a correct application of compression material. A training extremity (1) made of hard material is provided with multiple pressure measuring sensors (S1-S16), the sensor surface (10) of which substantially lies on the surface level (11) of the training extremity (1). A layer which is made of flexible cushioning material (12) and over which the compression material (14) is to be applied is applied over the training extremity (1) and over each sensor surface (10). A display device (4) displays the pressure values measured by the pressure measuring sensors (S1-S16) in real time.

Abstract: Elastic knitting thread, having a core of an elastic material, an inner wrapper surrounding the core and an outer wrapper surrounding the inner wrapper, wherein one yarn is a flat yarn and the other yarn is a textured yarn.

Abstract: An adjustment-free multi-stage prosthesis air cylinder comprises an air cylinder body, a piston, a first check valve and a multi-stage air pressure valve. The inner of the air cylinder body forms an air chamber and a lower air way. One end of the piston is slidably disposed in the air chamber and divides the air chamber into an upper air chamber and a lower air chamber, the other end of the piston extends to the outside; the inner of the piston forms an upper air way which is communicated with the outside and the upper air chamber, while the lower air way is communicated with the lower air chamber. The piston makes a reciprocating movement in the air chamber, and the first check valve is disposed in the piston to optionally connect the upper air way with the lower air way. The multi-stage air pressure valve is disposed in the lower air way.

Abstract: An adjustment-free cushioning air cylinder includes an air cylinder body, a piston, a first check valve, an upper air way, a second check valve and a lower air way. An air chamber is formed inside the air cylinder body. The piston slides in the air chamber. One end of the piston extends to the external of the air cylinder body. The piston does a reciprocating movement in the air chamber and divides the air chamber into an upper air chamber and a lower air chamber. The first check valve is disposed in the piston, one end of the first check valve is connected to the upper air chamber, and the other end is connected to the lower air chamber. The upper air way connects the upper air chamber with the outside. The adjustment-free cushioning air cylinder of the invention does not need to adjust the entering flow rate of the air, but the entering flow rate can be automatically adjusted to produce cushioning resistance as the user is walking according to the walking speed.

Abstract: Foot prosthesis, comprising an upper part, and a lower part that is placed on the ground when walking, which parts extend one above the other and at a distance from each other, are connected to each other at the forefoot and the heel and, forming a spring, move relative to each other during walking, wherein the upper part (3) and the lower part (4) are formed by means of a one-piece, closed component (2) made from a carbon fiber composite.

Abstract: Foot prosthesis, comprising an upper part, and a lower part that is placed on the ground when walking, wherein the upper part and the lower part are connected to each other via an elastic damping element arranged in the heel area, and the upper part and the lower part, forming a spring, extend one above the other and spaced apart from each other into the area of the forefoot, wherein at least one filling piece (15) is inserted between the upper part (3) and the lower part (4) in the area between the damping element (9) and the forefoot (5), which filling piece (15) increases the flexural stiffness of the upper and lower part coupled via the filling piece during walking.

Abstract: The invention relates to an orthopedic auxiliary aid such as a bandage, orthesis, splint, support, compressive clothing and/or knitted item or similar for the therapy or support of corresponding body parts, comprising a functional element have additional therapeutic effects. Said orthopedic auxiliary aid is a compressive knitted part that comprises at least one receiving device for the additional functional element and at least one opening that is embedded in the knitted item allowing access to the receiving device, said opening does not negatively modify the compression properties of the auxiliary aid.

Abstract: An electrically conductive knitted fabric comprising stitched rows of an electrically non-conductive ground thread (1), and of stitched rows of an electrically conductive thread (2) placed therebetween. In addition, a number of rows of an electrically non-conductive ground thread can alternate with one or more rows of comprising electrically conductive thread. A connection overlapping the rows comprising electrically non-conducting thread exists in places between the rows comprising electrically conductive thread.

Abstract: A compressive force measurement device with a pressure-/voltage converter in chip technology features a spherical segment-shaped sensor area. The pressure-/voltage converter is disposed between one base disc and one cover disc, wherein the base disc and the cover disc are tensioned against one another by means of springs with essentially identical pulling force. Forces acting on the cover disc have the effect that the cover disc always positions itself perpendicularly to the direction of force, whereby some of the springs are additionally loaded and others are relieved and thereby a compensation of forces takes place that act obliquely on the compressive force measurement device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a limb stump receiving sleeve (1) comprising an integrated locking device for locking a limb by sealing a distal region of the interior of the stump receiving sleeve in relation to the limb and the surrounding atmosphere, a functional element (3) of the device being integrated into the inner face of the receiving sleeve and a sealing element (5) that extends inwards being reversibly attachable to the functional element in a positive fit, preventing air from flowing in behind said element.