Abstract: The invention provides, in various embodiments, braces that are capable of stabilizing an injured limb, particularly an injured wrist. An exemplary brace fits across the injury in contact with the user's limb and has an adjustable casing and compressible material.
Abstract: The invention provides, in various embodiments, devices and methods for supporting an injured arm. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to adjustable sling assemblies.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 18, 2005
Publication date:
November 16, 2006
Applicant:
AIRCAST LLC
Inventors:
David Hargrave, Nick Grippi, John Sperling, Robert Cofield, David Veltre
Abstract: The systems and methods described herein provide a soft, light-weight brace for a patient's limb that, among other things, provides prophylactic support to a patient while allowing the patient mobility. The brace may be adjustable and configured to be fitted to patients having limbs of differing sizes, to allow the patient to obtain a more closely fitted brace.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 23, 2006
Publication date:
August 24, 2006
Applicant:
AIRCAST LLC
Inventors:
Erez Pick, Fabian McCarthy, Michael Pinzur
Abstract: The invention provides in part devices and methods of manufacturing and using the same for treating patients suffering from tendon dysfunction. Certain exemplary brace embodiments contain strapping systems and inflatable cells that are adapted to support the forefoot of the patient.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 19, 2005
Publication date:
August 10, 2006
Applicant:
AIRCAST, LLC
Inventors:
John Logue, Lew Schon, Christopher Chiodo, Brent Parks, David Hargrave, Nick Grippi
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for treating bone fractures by the application of intermittent pneumatic compression. The period of compression is sufficient to induce venous stasis at the fracture site. The period of recovery can be about half the period of compression. The applied pressure can be in the range os about 25–60 mmHg.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 14, 2003
Date of Patent:
February 21, 2006
Assignee:
Aircast LLC
Inventors:
Daniel A. Berish, Henry J. McVicker, Glenn W. Johnson, III, Anthony Victor Seaber, Christian Fink
Abstract: A brace worn by a user has side shell portions disposed in or on the lateral and medial sides portions of the brace to support the medial and lateral sides of the user's ankle. The shell may include a connecting center portion that extends under the foot of the user and couples the medial and lateral side shell portions. In certain embodiments, the connecting portion includes a plurality of flexible fingers oriented substantially towards the user's toes for yielding to the movement of the user's foot while maintaining the stability and orientation of the lateral and medial supports with respect to the user's ankle.
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