Patents Assigned to DJO, LLC
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Patent number: 11471315Abstract: Cervical collars, components thereof, and methods of using them overcome issues with conventional cervical collars.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: DJO, LLCInventors: Alexis Doty, Tara VandenBerg, Robert Bejarano, Kevin Patrick Larmer, J. Andrew Moulds, Jeffrey M. Mullally, Paul J. Klock
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Patent number: 11439820Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided for treating migraine headaches and other conditions by non-invasive electrical stimulation of nerves and other tissue. A hand-held device includes a housing with a controller having a signal generator, an electrode for delivering electrical signals, and a conductive surface configured as a return path for the electrical signals. In certain implementations, the electrode is repositionable with respect to the housing. The patient can self-apply the hand-held device by pressing it against areas in need of pain relief. The device may include a pressure-sensitive gating switch to control delivery of the stimulation therapy. In certain embodiments, the electrode is a rollerball electrode. The device may include a chamber for retaining and dispensing conductive gel to the therapy site. In certain approaches, the device includes an electrode support for coupling an electrical stimulation system to the head for hands-free electrical stimulation therapy.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: DJO, LLCInventors: Thomas Jerome Bachinski, Dain Silvola, Michael Moore, Jay Dave, Joseph Winn
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Patent number: 11413179Abstract: Support braces and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed. A support brace includes a flexible fabric substrate and an elastomeric member disposed on the surface of the flexible fabric substrate. The elastomeric member is disposed so as to apply pressure non-uniformly about a limb or joint of the wearer, in a pattern selected to divert pain and/or reduce loads on the joint. The flexible fabric substrate can include regions having different levels of elasticity, to provide different levels of compression to different parts of the joint or limb in addition to the compression provided by the elastomeric member. The elastomeric member can be deposited, screen printed, injection molded, or otherwise applied to the fabric substrate, optionally without adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2016Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: DJO, LLCInventors: Nicholas Gomez, Ian Kovacevich, Richard Gildersleeve, John Patrick Martin, David Orr
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Patent number: 11364379Abstract: A patch for a therapeutic electrical stimulation device includes a shoe connected to the first side of the patch, the shoe including a body extending in a longitudinal direction from a first end to a second end, and having first and second surfaces, the first end of the shoe defining at least two ports, and the first surface of the shoe defining a connection member. The patch also includes at least one conductor positioned in the ports of the first end of the shoe. The shoe is configured for sliding insertion into a receptacle defined by a controller so that the conductor is connected to the controller to deliver electrical current from the controller, through the conductor, and to the electrodes, and the connection member is at least partially captured by a detent defined by the controller in the receptacle to retain the shoe within the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: DJO, LLCInventors: Thomas Jerome Bachinski, Richard Paul Shindley, Dennis Lutz
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Patent number: 11364137Abstract: Described herein are systems and devices for providing an orthopedic walking brace having a housing and a sole with a curved distal surface. The housing is configured to encompass and immobilize a patient's ankle against flexion. The distal surface of the sole has a posterior region, a mid region, and an anterior region. The posterior region is configured to lie under a heel portion of the patient's foot and has a first anterior-posterior (AP) curvature that increases from a posterior side of the posterior region toward a middle portion of the posterior region and decreases from the middle portion of the posterior region toward the mid region. The mid region is configured to lie under a center portion of the patient's foot. The anterior region is configured to lie under an anterior metatarsal and toe portion of the patient's foot and has a second AP curvature.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: DJO, LLCInventors: Benjamin Batterson, Manikandan Sasidharan, Christopher P. Loughnane, Derek Hugger, Lee Panecki, Chris Aiston
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Patent number: 11318034Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are described for providing a fluid control for an inflation system. The control directs fluid flow from an inlet to one or more outlets of the control. The outlets are independently connected in fluid communication with the inlet by through the control. The control allows a user to create a fluid path between the inlet and a selected outlet by positioning the control in an orientation corresponding to the desired outlet. Each outlet is independently connected in fluid communication with the inlet in various orientations of the control.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2018Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: DJO, LLCInventors: Benjamin Batterson, Manikandan Sasidharan, Robert Ketelhohn
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Patent number: 11289186Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining the placement of energy-delivery nodes of an energy-based therapeutic device. In one aspect, recommended placement locations are customized by analyzing an image or video of the user and may be superimposed on an image corresponding to an affected body part.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: DJO, LLCInventor: Pierre-Yves Lampo
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Patent number: 11253386Abstract: A moldable rigid ankle brace is disclosed. The rigid stabilizing ankle brace includes a heat-moldable multi-layer housing having an opening for receiving a user's ankle, a footplate attached to the housing, and a closure mechanism. The multi-layer housing includes a middle layer, which is substantially stiff at a temperature below about 130° F. and moldable at temperatures between about 130° F. and 275° F. A method of stabilizing an ankle is also disclosed. The method may include providing a rigid stabilizing ankle brace, having a heat-moldable multi-layer housing having an opening for receiving a user's ankle, and a footplate removably attached to said housing, heating the ankle brace to between about 130° F. to about 275° F., and applying said heated ankle brace to the ankle of a patient in need thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2018Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: DJO, LLCInventors: David Madden, Matthew Cozad, Brian Bowen, Frank Ledezma
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Patent number: 11234855Abstract: Disclosed is a shoulder brace for immobilization of the arm and shoulder joint in neutral abduction/adduction. Methods of using the brace and methods of treating shoulder injuries are similarly provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: DJO, LLCInventors: Damon Romito Lemmon, Thomas Howard Myers, Charles Edward Garten, II, Scott Andrew Taylor
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Patent number: 11213672Abstract: The set for the electrical stimulation of a patient, comprises a backing, at least one electrically active zone and a wire connected to said electrically active zone for connection to a stimulator. Said backing has the shape of a bandage or of a plaster.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2018Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: DJO, LLCInventors: Klaus Schonenberger, Valere Vriz
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Patent number: 11191627Abstract: Orthopedic braces and splints for use on a limb of an animal, that provide stability for unstable joints and limbs for short or long term support and function. These orthoses are designed to prevent the occurrence of or reduce the severity of, a joint injury. These braces and splints can also be fitted immediately after corrective surgery, and can support and stabilize the joint while assisting or restricting the range of motion. Various embodiments of the orthoses are modular, thermoformable and may include an adjustable tensioning system, which in combination provide a custom fit for a wide variety of animals and injuries.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2016Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: DJO, LLCInventors: Chris Boraas, Kristian Gamble
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Patent number: 11160986Abstract: Methods and devices for providing noninvasive electrotherapy and electrical stimulation are described herein. In one aspect, a device for noninvasive electrotherapy includes wireless communication circuitry configured to receive pulse generation control signals wirelessly transmitted from a computing device. The device can include pulse generation circuitry configured to deliver electrical waveforms according to instructions encoded in the pulse generation control signals. The computing device can include a cellular telephone device, a portable media player, a personal digital assistant, a tablet computer, or an internet access device.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: DJO, LLCInventors: Thomas Jerome Bachinski, Michael Wayne Moore, Joseph Winn, Jay Dave, David Orr, Dain Silvola
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Patent number: 11109993Abstract: An orthopedic walking boot includes a housing configured to encompass at least a user's foot, a mechanically adjustable ramp insert including a ramp surface and disposed in the housing, and an adjusting mechanism configured to adjust an elevation angle of the ramp surface. The mechanically adjustable ramp insert includes a base, a threaded shaft secured to the adjusting mechanism at a first end and configured to rotate with the adjusting mechanism, a first slider nut including internal threads, a bracket in physical contact with the ramp surface, a first support coupled to the first slider nut at a first end and to the bracket at a second end, and a second support coupled to the base at a first end and to the bracket at a second end.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2019Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: DJO, LLCInventor: David Orr
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Patent number: 11065454Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for reducing stimulation interference between two stimulation modules positioned on a user's body, which may be used in stimulation systems without a central treatment controller. Systems and methods are also provided for stimulation treatment using multiple independent stimulators wirelessly managed by a remote management device.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: DJO, LLCInventors: Nicolas Fontaine, Steve Guex, Flavien Baumgartner
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Patent number: 11039947Abstract: A moldable ankle flexible brace is disclosed. The flexible ankle brace may include a heat-moldable, multi-layer leg support portion, a heat-moldable, multi-layer foot support portion, a pair of hinges connecting the leg support portion to the foot support portion, an opening for receiving a user's ankle, and a closure mechanism. The flexible ankle brace may include a middle layer that is substantially stiff at a temperature below about 130° F. and moldable at temperatures above 130° F. Also disclosed is a method of using a flexible ankle brace to treat an ankle. The method may include, for example, heating the brace to above 130° F. placing the heated brace on a patient's ankle and molding the brace to conform to the shape of the patient's ankle.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2018Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: DJO, LLCInventors: David Madden, Matthew Cozad, Brian Bowen, Frank Ledezma
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Patent number: 11039948Abstract: An ankle brace includes a semi-rigid ankle cuff and a semi-rigid foot bed coupled to the semi-rigid ankle cuff. The semi-rigid ankle cuff includes a calf-supporting portion configured to extend around a lower calf of a wearer, and medial and lateral uprights extending generally downward from respective medial and lateral sides of the calf-supporting portion. The semi-rigid foot bed includes a foot plate including a posterior medial edge, a posterior lateral edge and is contoured to underlie at least a portion of a foot of the wearer. The semi-rigid foot bed includes medial and lateral wings extending generally upward from respective posterior medial and lateral edges of the foot plate, medial and lateral bend regions respectively joining the medial and lateral wings to the foot plate. Each of the medial bend region and the lateral bend region are more flexible than the foot plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: DJO, LLCInventors: Drew R. Verkade, Jeremy Nathanson, David Rodwell Walters, III
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Patent number: 11040190Abstract: Multilayer electrodes, electrode systems, and stimulation systems are disclosed. An electrode may include a conductive layer with a unitary tail, a connector disposed on a distal end of the tail, and a nonconductive top layer disposed along a top portion of the conductive layer. An electrode may include a magnetic lead connector socket, or a receptacle formed by a depression in the conductive layer configured to receive a male connector. An electrode system may include a plurality of conductive zones and a plurality of connectors. A stimulation system may include an electronics layer in electrical contact with a conductive layer via a puncture connection, and may provide an iontophoretic treatment followed by a TENS treatment. Other electrodes, systems and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2015Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: DJO, LLCInventors: Thomas Jerome Bachinski, Michael Moore, Jay Dave, Joseph Winn
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Patent number: 11033747Abstract: The disclosure herein is directed toward systems and methods for pairing two or more devices into a wireless network and transferring data between two or more electro-stimulation devices. Specifically, the systems and methods disclosed herein may include pairing two or more devices into a network configuration using, in part, a pairing device to distinctly identify the devices to be paired and to pair the identified devices into a network. Moreover, the systems and methods disclosed herein may include transferring data between two or more devices using, in part, one or more electro-stimulation contacts for electro-stimulation therapy and using, in part, the same one or more electro-stimulation contacts for transferring data between two or more devices.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: DJO, LLCInventors: Flavien Baumgartner, Stéphane Perroud, Philippe Vuadens, Nicolas Fontaine
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Patent number: 11027118Abstract: A device for electrical stimulation of a user is disclosed. The device includes an electrode for applying an electrical stimulation and a gel or liquid dispensing system. The electrode is attached to a first side of a garment such that a surface of the electrode is placed in contact with a portion of a user's skin when the garment is worn by the user. The gel or liquid dispensing system is attached to the garment and configured to be actuatable to dispense a gel or liquid onto the surface of the electrode, the dispensing system having a reservoir configured to hold the gel or liquid and a fluid passageway extending from the reservoir to the surface of the electrode. The electrode may be a carbon or carbon equivalent electrode.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: DJO, LLCInventor: Pierre-Yves Lampo
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Patent number: 10980702Abstract: A portable compression system for preventing deep vein thrombosis is provided. The portable compression system includes an inflatable apparatus comprising a monitor unit and at least one inflatable air cell. The portable compression system further includes an outer cuff comprising a pocket configured to receive the inflatable apparatus, the outer cuff configured to be wrapped around a portion of a patient's body where prevention of deep vein thrombosis is desired. The portable compression system further includes a disposable sleeve barrier configured to provide a physical barrier between the outer cuff and the portion of the patient's body.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2018Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: DJO, LLCInventor: Michael Moore