Patents Assigned to Camp International, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5188585
    Abstract: A lumbo-sacral support formed by the combination of a lumbo-sacral belt adapted to encircle the torso of the wearer and a separate, releasable, fastenable compression belt which can be infinitely positioned vertically or horizontally across the lower back and lumbar regions of the wearer. In a more specific aspect, a lumbar pad is used in combination with the primary belt and compression belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Assignee: Camp International, Inc.
    Inventor: Helena Peters
  • Patent number: 5160314
    Abstract: A unitary body support adapted to be pulled onto and positioned about the hand and wrist area and adapted to anatomically conform to the wrist and basal hand of the wearer comprises a sleeve constructed of a resilient elasticized fabric including an outer layer having a brushed looped texture. The sleeve is provided with a thumb opening and means for receiving a palmar stabilizing stay, with the stay being removable. The sleeve includes an integral compression strap which is sufficiently long to extend around the wrist at least once and which is provided at its free end with hook attachment means for releasable engagement with the outer fabric loops. The sleeve also includes means which makes pulling the sleeve on easier and for adjusting the wrist opening to accommodate to the wrist girth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Assignees: Bissell Healthcare Co., Camp International, Inc.
    Inventor: Helena Peters
  • Patent number: 5139476
    Abstract: There is disclosed a knee wrap support adapted to be wrapped about the knee comprising a body portion preferably formed of an elasticized fabric laminate. Wrap strips extend away from the main body portion of the support. Each encircling wrap is of sufficient length to encircle the entire thigh or calf, as the case may be, at least once. The outer surface of the support preferably comprises an elasticized fabric having a surface comprising looped fastening means. The inner surface is adapted to be worn next to the skin and preferably comprises an elasticized cotton fabric. The inner surface of the free end of each encircling wrap strip is provided with hooked fastening for releasably engaging to outer surface looped fastening means, preferably to the looped fastening means on the outer surface of the proximal and distal wraps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Assignee: Camp International, Inc.
    Inventor: Helena Peters
  • Patent number: 5139477
    Abstract: There is disclosed a ready-to-wear pull-on knee support adapted to be placed over the knee, said support comprising a generally cylindrical body comprising a resilient flexible unitary sleeve, which is preferably formed from an elasticized fabric laminate. The elasticized fabric laminate includes an open-cell polymeric foam core, an outer surface comprising an elasticized fabric having a looped structure and an inner surface for wear next to the body, comprising an elasticized cotton fabric. The support includes integral parallel proximal and distal encircling straps adapted to encircle the lower thigh and upper calf, respectively, medial and lateral stabilizing or reinforcing straps and infinitely adjustable proximal and distal posterior closure means. A patella opening can be provided for patella support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Assignee: Camp International, Inc.
    Inventor: Helena Peters
  • Patent number: 5139479
    Abstract: There is disclosed a ready-to-wear ankle support adapted to be pulled over the foot and positioned about the ankle area. The ankle support is prepared from a resilient flexible material which is preferably elasticized fabric laminate having a low moisture-absorbent elasticized fabric inner (next to the skin) liner and a moisture-absorbant outer layer comprising an elasticized fabric having a brushed looped texture. The support includes an infinitely adjustable tibia closure and an integral wrap strap which is provided with hook fastening means for releasable attachment to the loop fastening means of the outer surface. The wrap strap is drawn about the support in a figure 8 wrap to provide a desired level of compression to the affected area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Assignee: Camp International, Inc.
    Inventor: Helena Peters
  • Patent number: 5121753
    Abstract: Knee orthosis measurement apparatus for attaching to the leg including a linear column having measurement probes mounted thereon for engaging the leg. The probes are mounted upon a scale connected to the column whereby the position of the probes to the columns may be readily determined to compare the position of various locations of the leg to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1992
    Assignee: Camp International, Inc.
    Inventor: Juan B. Paez
  • Patent number: 5116306
    Abstract: An adjustable clavicle strap is disclosed, joined to a posture training device. The strap has two portions which extend from an object which is to be fastened to the user. Each portion has an end away from the object and a tether is connected between each such end to keep the ends in the general proximity of each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Assignee: Camp International, Inc.
    Inventor: Linda K. Zander
  • Patent number: 5067484
    Abstract: The specification discloses a method and support for posture training. The support comprises a soft, cushiony pouch for holding one or more weights within pockets located in the pouch. The pouch is positionable on the back of a patient below the inferior angle of the patient's scapulae by adjustable clavicle straps secured to the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1991
    Assignee: Camp International, Inc.
    Inventor: Carol L. Hiemstra-Paez
  • Patent number: 5038764
    Abstract: A compact, unobtrusive orthotic splint comprising length adjustable padded malleable cuffs for positioning along and fastening to the splint, and an accordion-style spring to provide controlled extension or flexion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1991
    Assignee: Camp International, Inc.
    Inventor: Juan B. Paez
  • Patent number: 4986534
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a method and apparatus for biomechanically analyzing the physical characteristics of the lower extremety including hip, knee and ankle joints and the muscles and ligaments, and the functioning thereof. A frame includes a weight sensing platform and a foot support in the form of a disc is mounted above the platform for nutation about a vertical axis. The periphery of the disc engages the platform, and actuates platform switches whereby a patient standing upon the disc with one foot may angularly displace the disc in a nutating manner applying weight to the platform through the disc periphery, and recording apparatus in the form of computerized data and a visual display permits analysis of the application of weight to the platform. The disc may be selectively vertically adjustable relative to the platform to vary the analysis characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1991
    Assignee: Camp International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Meier, Jerry E. Seel, Gary W. Gray
  • Patent number: 4791916
    Abstract: A brace for the knee utilizing a flexible cage tightly wrapped about the knee from which the brace structure is suspended and utilizing polycentric hinges at the cage lateral regions including arms having controlled ranges of pivotal movement, the upper hinge arms being attached to a cup embracing the thigh and the lower hinge arms attaching to a cuff affixed to the lower leg. Straps drawing the cage tightly to the knee affixed to the cuffs suspend the brace from the cage, and the polycentric hinges accurately control the extent of leg flexion and extension. The hinge arms are interconnected through a gear and rack relationship, and stops associated with the rack limit arm movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1988
    Assignee: Camp International, Inc.
    Inventor: Juan B. Paez
  • Patent number: 4620530
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a traction brace for the head and neck wherein a head engaging ring is supported upon a torso-mounted vest. The vest consists of lateral sections interconnected by central parting lines and fasteners, and the head engaging ring is mounted upon columns extending above the vest sections. The apparatus is characterized by the accessibility to the patient that is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1986
    Assignee: Camp International, Inc.
    Inventors: Willard E. Lanier, Juan B. Paez
  • Patent number: 4534341
    Abstract: A gravity lumbar reduction maintenance apparatus of multiple use consisting of a rectangular frame capable of being mounted upon a tubular base in a variety of positions and orientations to the vertical. A web extending over the frame permits a patient to rest upon the web, and the frame may be oriented in a vertical manner having a harness affixed thereto providing support during therapy. The apparatus is characterized by its versatility and multiple modes of assembly permitting a wide variety of therapeutic treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1985
    Assignee: Camp International, Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon B. Bart, Carol L. Hiemstra, James H. Tyo
  • Patent number: 4423720
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a patellar stabilizing orthosis used in conjunction with rehabilitation programs involving all nonsurgical patella dislocations or mal-alignments including chondromalacia patellae, dislocation of the patella or subluxation of the patella. The orthosis is designed to achieve left or right lateral or left or right medial stability, and includes a U-shaped body member formed of nonelastic material wherein parallel legs extend from a base portion. A pad located adjacent the inner surface of the base portion is positioned laterally with respect to the patella and the legs are wrapped about the wearer's thigh and calf, and fastened in an overlapped manner. A pair of elastic straps affixed to the body base portion extend obliquely therefrom in a direction opposite to that of the legs and are affixed to the legs while under tension to produce the desired traction against the patella.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1984
    Assignee: Camp International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Meier, Evelyn Farr
  • Patent number: 4379463
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a knee cage for providing additional orthopedic support to the knee wherein a multicentric hinge is employed to permit natural knee flexure and high lateral support. A flexible cover of fabric having loops defined in the outer surface thereof is wrapped about the knee and held in an embracing manner by elastic straps. Hinge means each formed by a pair of hinge elements interconnected by multicentric pivot means are removably mounted upon lateral portions of the cover permitting the hinge means to be adjustably secured to the cover permitting optimum location thereon. Elongated elements of the hinge means are received within pockets having hooks defined thereon for cooperating with the cover loops to adjustably affix the hinge means to the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1983
    Assignee: Camp International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Meier, Evelyn Farr
  • Patent number: 4296761
    Abstract: A parapodium for use by patients having paralysis of the lower extremities, cerebral palsy, or the like, usually children, which permits the user to stand in an upright manner, and is convertible to a seated position. The convertible parapodium supplies body support in either the upright or seated position, and includes a base receiving the user's feet from which lateral columns arise and support pivot plates to which parallelogram linkages are attached. The parallelogram linkages support seat and back structure and legs attached to the back structure engage the floor when the device is converted to a seat configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1981
    Assignee: Camp International, Inc.
    Inventor: James H. Tyo
  • Patent number: 4175553
    Abstract: The invention constitutes an orthopedic garment of the torso encircling type for providing lumbosacral support, and the central region of the inner surface of the garment includes a removable orthosis brace whereby the garment may be selectively utilized for lumbosacral or lumbosacral-orthosis purposes. The removable brace is received within a cover including attachment means for releasably mounting the cover and brace to the garment inner surface, and the attachment means defined on the cover and band are vertically disposed along lateral edges of the orthosis cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1979
    Assignee: Camp International, Inc.
    Inventor: Henry W. Rosenberg
  • Patent number: D265853
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1982
    Assignee: Camp International, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis V. Meloy
  • Patent number: D269816
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1983
    Assignee: Camp International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Meier, Evelyn Farr
  • Patent number: D278083
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1985
    Assignee: Camp International, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert H. Meier