Abstract: A composition for skin contact applications and for treating wounds having antimicrobial agents dispersed in a thermoplastic elastomer. The antimicrobial agents migrate to the surface of the thermoplastic elastomer to keep the wound and the skin free of infection.

Abstract: A prosthetic device having a socket adapted to receive an amputee's limb is provided. A sleeve is adapted to overlap the juncture between the socket and the amputee's limb. The sleeve includes an air outlet valve to permit air to escape when the amputee's limb is inserted into the sleeve. Preferably, the sleeve is a resilient air-permeable member that creates a partial vacuum between the limb and the socket to securely retain the prosthetic device to the amputee's limb. The sleeve and valve arrangement of the present invention permits an amputee to comfortably and effectively wear a prosthetic device.

Abstract: A fabric reinforced elastomer material which is useful in the medical art is disclosed. The fabric reinforced elastomer material includes a first base material and a second base material. The present invention is useful for fashioning suspension sleeves, brace supports, cushion pads for orthosis devices and compression garments.

Abstract: Elastomeric interface for prosthesis having two integral and inseparable sections separated by a line of demarcation where the hardness of the two sections is shown. The interface has a first soft section and a second hard section. The soft section makes contact with the skin. The hard section is located at the connection points to the prosthesis. The interface is made by injecting a first batch of soft elastomer into a mold, followed by the injection of a second batch of hard elastomer into the mold, onto the first-formed part, so that the materials of different hardness bond naturally to one another.