Patents Examined by Michael Anthony Brown
  • Patent number: 7011639
    Abstract: A the back massaging device for allowing a user to massage their back. The back massaging device includes a body member being designed for being coupled to the wall. A plurality of massaging members are coupled to the body member whereby the massaging members are designed for being positioned opposite the wall when the body member is coupled to the wall. The massaging members are designed for kneading the back of the user when the back of the user is rubbed against the body member and the massaging members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Inventor: Alice J. Vigiletti
  • Patent number: 7004171
    Abstract: A transvaginal drug delivery system comprising: (a) a deposition comprising an effective amount of said drug and, optionally, a wetting agent; and (b) a polymeric support on which said deposition is deposited. Also disclosed is a catamenial tampon for insertion in a human vagina comprising: (a) an inner core comprising an absorbent material; (b) an outer layer comprising a liquid-permeable material; and (c) a delivery system according to the invention. A method of transvaginal drug delivery is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignees: Hi-Gienic Intra Vaginal Technologies Ltd., Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    Inventors: Simon Benita, Ram Kluger, Theodor Stern
  • Patent number: 7004917
    Abstract: The present invention provides improved hardenable orthopaedic supports and methods of making the same. One embodiment provides a support which includes a blank made of a permeable, flexible material and including a structural region impregnated with a hardenable material and a peripheral region which will remain flexible after the hardenable material is hardened. Another embodiment provides a method of manufacturing an orthopaedic support in which a permeable, flexible material is positioned adjacent a recess of a molding element; the flexible material is contacted with a hardenable material; and the hardenable material is placed under pressure in the molding element to impregnate the section of the flexible material with the hardenable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Royce Medical Company
    Inventors: Wendy Henderson, Michael Campos, Walter Doubleday, Joseph Iglesias, David Cormier
  • Patent number: 6991611
    Abstract: A posture system is made from a single strap and having opposing ends. At the opposing ends are fastening elements. In use, the user places the strap about the back of the user's neck “N” and, thereafter, crosses the strap 100 at a point on the user's back. During tension, the user fastens the strap in order to secure the strap to the user. The loops across the front of the shoulders pull the shoulders back or remind a user to pull the shoulders back for better posture and health.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Inventor: Jhoon Goo Rhee
  • Patent number: 6986354
    Abstract: A mouthguard (10) of “C” shaped configuration having a forward portion (11) from which there rearwardly diverges a pair of arms (12). The mouthguard (10) in transverse cross section is of a “U” shaped configuration. In one embodiment each arm (12) is provided with a ridge (22) which acts as a shield, while the forward portion (11) is thickened so as to provide a labial shield (23).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: Signature Mouthguards Pty. Limited
    Inventor: Peter Burns
  • Patent number: 6981956
    Abstract: A wrist splint with an initially generally planar malleable metal core covered by a layer of synthetic foam padding material on each of its opposite sides and protected by an outer cover of fabric. Depending on the orientation of the splint relative to the patient, the splint provides greater or lesser firmness of support when the core is bent to conform the splint to the patient's hand, wrist, and forearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: The Seaberg Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel Scheinberg, Adrian A. Polliack
  • Patent number: 6899689
    Abstract: An adjustable brace including a substantially rigid shell conforming to a body part of a user and a strap for securing the shell in fitting engagement with the body part, the shell having a substantially rigid central body portion and a pair of opposite and substantially rigid side portions fixedly and adjustably positionable relative to the body portion of the shell, wherein the positions of the side portions may be independently adjusted relative to the body portion of the shell to provide relatively custom fitting of the brace to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael D. Modglin
  • Patent number: 6895970
    Abstract: An orthotic device for reducing dental clenching is provided along with a method for custom fitting said device. The orthotic device includes a tray for receiving the user's upper teeth, a guide ramp for position the user's lower jaw, and a plurality of spacers for providing a gap between the tray and the user's lower posterior teeth during fitting of the orthotic device. When worn by the user, the orthotic device positions the user's upper and lower anterior teeth in substantial vertical alignment thereby preventing contact between a user's upper and lower posterior teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Inventors: Eric S. Lawrence, Harvey N. Silverman, Robert Berghash
  • Patent number: 6830572
    Abstract: An improved method for attaching soft tissue to bone by passing a suture through an opening in the bone, e.g., a transosseous tunnel, and affixing the soft tissue with the suture. The improvement, for preventing the suture from migrating through the bone at the end of the opening, includes placing a eyelet into an end of the bone opening and passing the suture through the eyelet, as well as through the opening in the bone, in order to affix the soft tissue to the bone with the suture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Depuy Mitex, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis McDevitt, James Nicholson
  • Patent number: 6814711
    Abstract: An ingrown toenail curing kit includes a resiliently compressible material. A liquid adhesive is positioned in a container. An elongated implement has a first end and a second end. The material may be positioned under a toenail with the elongated implement. The material may be secured under the toenail with the adhesive until the toenail has properly grown out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Inventors: Susan J. C. Voss, David J. Sauer
  • Patent number: 5785058
    Abstract: A disposable head and neck immobilization device allows the immobilization of a patient's head and neck, after the patient has been placed upon a spine board, without manipulating the patient's head and neck. The rugged denier nylon construction affords strength, comfort and durability. The immobilization device can be manufactured economically as to allow the device to be disposable, thus reducing contamination hazard from transfer of bodily fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Inventor: Connell Reynolds