Patents Assigned to N.Y. Orthopedic USA, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20240050261
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a therapeutic boot that promotes the healing of pressures sores is described. Bedridden patients are prone to developing pressure sores over bony prominences of the foot such as a heel. The therapeutic boot includes a sides-down, open door design that provides unobstructed access to a wound site. The therapeutic boot may be designed to offload the patient's heel and bony prominences on both sides of the patient's ankle. The therapeutic boot is designed such that opening and closing the boot does not apply pressure and or friction to the wound site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: N.Y. Orthopedic USA, Inc. dba NYOrtho
    Inventors: Michael J. Blatt, Michael A. Rozenberg
  • Patent number: 11833070
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a therapeutic boot that promotes the healing of pressures sores is described. Bedridden patients are prone to developing pressure sores over bony prominences of the foot such as a heel. The therapeutic boot includes a sides-down, open door design that provides unobstructed access to a wound site. The therapeutic boot may be designed to offload the patient's heel and bony prominences on both sides of the patient's ankle. The therapeutic boot is designed such that opening and closing the boot does not apply pressure and or friction to the wound site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: N.Y. Orthopedic USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Blatt, Michael A. Rozenberg