Patents Assigned to Thamert Orthopadische Hilfsmittel GmbH & Co., KG
  • Patent number: 7122054
    Abstract: A breast prosthesis has an adhesive element which forms a continuous surface conforming to the back section of the prosthesis which faces the user. One side of the adhesive element is detachably secured to the back section of the prosthesis and the other side of the adhesive element is detachably adhered to the user. The adhesive element is formed from an inner body which is lined with material. The breast prosthesis has a flat annular region on its back section and an elevated edge along the perimeter of the flat annular region. A gap is provided in the elevated edge at an upper region of the prosthesis. The adhesive element extends to the inner surface of the elevated edge and has a projection conforming to the gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Thämert Orthopädische Hilfsmittel GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Reinhold Schneider-Nieskens
  • Patent number: 6743188
    Abstract: A cushion having at least one soft elastic region for use with orthopedic devices. The soft elastic region is detachably arranged on the cushion so that the cushion or the soft elastic region can be replaced when it is worn out while still using the other part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Thämert Orthopädische Hilfsmittel GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventors: Alexander Littmann, Reinhold Schneider-Nieskens, Hans Georg Blau
  • Publication number: 20040073305
    Abstract: A breast prosthesis has an adhesive element which forms a continuous surface conforming to the back section of the prosthesis which faces the user. One side of the adhesive element is detachably secured to the back section of the prosthesis and the other side of the adhesive element is detachably adhered to the user. The adhesive element is formed from an inner body which is lined with material. The breast prosthesis has a flat annular region on its back section and an elevated edge along the perimeter of the flat annular region. A gap is provided in the elevated edge at an upper region of the prosthesis. The adhesive element extends to the inner surface of the elevated edge and has a projection conforming to the gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: THAMERT Orthopadische Hilfsmittel GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Reinhold Schneider-Nieskens
  • Patent number: 6627306
    Abstract: A soft elastic cushion for use in conjunction with an orthopedic aid has a textile composite comprising at least two layers arranged on the soft elastic cushion. It is possible in this way to secure a textile cover on a soft elastic substrate such as silicone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Thämert Orthopädische Hilfsmittel GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Reinhold Schneider-Nieskens
  • Patent number: 6550481
    Abstract: A method of producing cushions having soft elastic inserts for use with orthopedic devices, comprising placing a cushion on a supporting surface and pouring a free-flowing material into the cushion to form the insert. The free-flowing material is then solidified, producing a soft elastic insert and is simultaneously secured to the cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Thämert Orthopädische Hilfsmittel GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Alexander Littmann, Reinhold Schneider-Nieskens, Hans Georg Blau
  • Publication number: 20010042270
    Abstract: A soft elastic cushion for use in conjunction with an orthopedic aid has a textile composite comprising at least two layers arranged on the soft elastic cushion. It is possible in this way to secure a textile cover on a soft elastic substrate such as silicone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2001
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Applicant: THAMERT Orthopadische Hilfsmittel GmbH & Co.KG
    Inventor: Reinhold Schneider-Nieskens
  • Patent number: 6066220
    Abstract: A process for producing a breast prosthesis having substantially cup-shaped prosthesis body. The first step in the process includes placing at least two plastic foils on top of each other. The next step involves shaping these foils into a pouch-like container. Once the pouch like container is formed, the edges of each plastic foil are joined to form at least two chambers. Next, at least one chamber is filled with material wherein the first material in the chamber is partially vulcanized. The second chamber is then filled with a second material. Finally, the prosthesis is cured in a molding die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Thamert Orthopadische Hilfsmittel GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Reinhold Schneider-Nieskens
  • Patent number: 5677036
    Abstract: A medical pad to support in as compression-free a manner as possible limbs and extremities and developed beyond the state of the art--wherein small nubs of the same material as the pad are present in mutually symmetrical rows, and, when the limbs and extremities to be supported come to rest on them will be deformed by them--is improved to avert the drawbacks of the known design. For that purpose, the invention provides support elements (replacing the hubs) which are configured in such manner that with maximal surface elasticity and thereby least loading of the limbs and extremities to be supported, the pad shall exert only slight compression on the said limbs and extremities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Assignee: Thamert Orthopadische Hilfsmittel GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventor: Gerhard Kording