Orthopedic device allows kneeling without contacting knee
    1.
    发明授权
    Orthopedic device allows kneeling without contacting knee 失效
    矫形器允许跪下而不接触膝盖

    公开(公告)号:US06913583B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-07-05

    申请号:US10601917

    申请日:2003-06-19

    IPC分类号: A61F5/01 A61F5/00

    CPC分类号: A61F5/0127

    摘要: The described Kneepad gives its wearer the advantage of being able to kneel without putting weight on the knee. This allows someone to kneel who may not otherwise be able to do so due to a knee replacement, or some other reason that disallows application of pressure to the knee. The support mechanism is composed of rugged, load-bearing materials, such as metal or plastics. Straps provide various means of adjustment for a correct fit when attached to the thigh of the wearer above the knee. The Kneepad can be quickly and easily removed and reapplied, and does not interfere with walking. An improvement over prior kneepads that placed the knee in contact with the kneeling surface, this invention does not involve such contact, since the thigh area above the knee takes all of the pressure of kneeling. With this invention many people who have not been able to kneel previously, may be able to do so. One alternate embodiment of the invention allows a wearer to lean on a sensitive elbow. Another embodiment transfers the pressure of sitting from the pelvic-gluteal region to the waist and above for wearers recovering from surgery or injury to the lower spine, colorectal or gluteal areas.

    摘要翻译: 所描述的Kneepad给予佩戴者无需将重量放在膝盖上即可跪下的优点。 这允许某人跪下,否则由于膝关节置换或其他不允许对膝盖施加压力的其他原因可能不能这样做。 支撑机构由坚固的承重材料,如金属或塑料组成。 当连接到膝盖上方的穿戴者的大腿时,带子提供用于正确配合的各种调节装置。 Kneepad可以快速方便地取出并重新应用,不会干扰走路。 将膝盖与跪表面接触的先前的膝盖修复改进,本发明不涉及这种接触,因为膝盖上方的大腿区域具有跪的所有压力。 有了这个发明,许多以前无法跪下的人也许可以这样做。 本发明的一个替代实施例允许佩戴者靠在敏感的弯头上。 另一个实施例将坐骨从臀部至臀部区域的压力转移到腰部及以上,以便从外科手术或损伤恢复到下脊柱,结肠直肠或臀部区域的佩戴者。

    Arm sling apparatus allowing movement or total immobilization
    2.
    发明申请
    Arm sling apparatus allowing movement or total immobilization 失效
    臂吊装置允许移动或完全固定

    公开(公告)号:US20050020950A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-01-27

    申请号:US10653855

    申请日:2003-09-02

    IPC分类号: A61F5/37 A61F5/00

    CPC分类号: A61F5/3738

    摘要: An arm sling apparatus includes cooperating suspension system and support frame wherein the weight of a user's arm may be transferred from the shoulder to the torso. The arm sling apparatus allows the shoulder to rest and/or heal by temporarily relieving the shoulder of its lifting duties preferably without touching and therefore without stressing or fatiguing the neck or shoulder regions. A suspension system comprising one or more of suspending devices engages and supports the arm in conjunction with a rigid, stable support frame from which it is hung. The support frame preferably comprises a stiff, but comfortable, waist belt and a rigid upright support arm adapted to accept the weight applied to the suspension system and center this weight about the hips. The support frame provides sufficient clearance for the shoulder and neck regions so that pressure is not applied to these areas. Immobilization straps or other devices may be adjusted to permit varying degrees of activity or immobilization so that the shoulder corresponding to the suspended arm may rest and/or heal. The device may also be used to prevent repetitive wear injuries if a user finds him or herself performing the same motion repeatedly.

    摘要翻译: 臂悬吊装置包括配合的悬挂系统和支撑框架,其中用户臂的重量可以从肩部转移到躯干。 手臂吊装装置允许肩部通过暂时缓解其起重作用的肩部来休息和/或愈合,优选地不接触并因此不压迫或疲劳颈部或肩部区域。 包括一个或多个悬挂装置的悬架系统与悬挂它的刚性稳定的支撑框架结合并支撑臂。 支撑框架优选地包括刚性但舒适的腰带和刚性直立支撑臂,其适于接受施加到悬挂系统的重量并围绕臀部居中。 支撑框架为肩部和颈部区域提供足够的间隙,以便不对这些区域施加压力。 可以调节固定带或其他装置以允许不同程度的活动或固定,使得对应于悬臂的肩部可以休息和/或愈合。 如果用户发现他或她自己重复执行相同的运动,该装置还可以用于防止重复的磨损损伤。

    Arm sling apparatus allowing movement or total immobilization
    3.
    发明授权
    Arm sling apparatus allowing movement or total immobilization 失效
    臂吊装置允许移动或完全固定

    公开(公告)号:US06979303B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-12-27

    申请号:US10653855

    申请日:2003-09-02

    IPC分类号: A61F5/37 A61F5/00 A61F5/02

    CPC分类号: A61F5/3738

    摘要: An arm sling apparatus includes cooperating suspension system and support frame wherein the weight of a user's arm may be transferred from the shoulder to the torso. The arm sling apparatus allows the shoulder to rest and/or heal by temporarily relieving the shoulder of its lifting duties preferably without touching and therefore without stressing or fatiguing the neck or shoulder regions. A suspension system comprising one or more suspending devices engages and supports the arm in conjunction with a rigid, stable support frame from which it is hung. The support frame preferably comprises a stiff, but comfortable, waist belt and a rigid upright support arm adapted to accept the weight applied to the suspension system and center this weight about the hips. The support frame provides sufficient clearance for the shoulder and neck regions so that pressure is not applied to these areas. Immobilization straps or other devices may be adjusted to permit varying degrees of activity or immobilization so that the shoulder corresponding to the suspended arm may rest and/or heal. The device may also be used to prevent repetitive wear injuries if a user finds him or herself performing the same motion repeatedly.

    摘要翻译: 臂悬吊装置包括配合的悬挂系统和支撑框架,其中用户臂的重量可以从肩部转移到躯干。 手臂吊装装置允许肩部通过暂时缓解其起重作用的肩部来休息和/或愈合,优选地不接触并因此不压迫或疲劳颈部或肩部区域。 包括一个或多个悬挂装置的悬架系统结合并支撑臂与刚性的稳定的支撑框架一起悬挂在其上。 支撑框架优选地包括刚性但舒适的腰带和刚性直立支撑臂,其适于接受施加到悬挂系统的重量并围绕臀部居中。 支撑框架为肩部和颈部区域提供足够的间隙,以便不对这些区域施加压力。 可以调节固定带或其他装置以允许不同程度的活动或固定,使得对应于悬臂的肩部可以休息和/或愈合。 如果用户发现他或她自己重复执行相同的运动,该装置还可以用于防止重复的磨损损伤。

    Continuous positive airway pressure headgear

    公开(公告)号:US06470886B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-10-29

    申请号:US09536002

    申请日:2000-03-23

    IPC分类号: A62B1808

    摘要: The present invention is a CPAP Headgear for assisting in the treatment of sleep apnea. The present invention uses a standard CPAP respiratory mask with air supplied under pressure by an air blower or other source. The present invention generally includes an improved Headgear, preferably having a head cover, a Lip Strap, and Clips and/or Extenders to hold the CPAP respiratory mask in place. The head cover designed with two side portions, each encircling an ear with an open area where the ear will fit and thereby stay a distance from the ear with material that goes upwards toward the top of the head, one side separating into 2 straps that connect across the top of the head to the second side. Another strap comes from the back of the left side that encircles the ear and around the nape of the neck to the right side that encircles the right ear, up and through, and back over toward the left, connecting upon itself, thereby connecting the two headpieces together across the nape of the neck. The Lip Strap extends from both lower sides in front of the ears and is attached from one side of the Headgear to the other, and is placed below and on the lower lip cooperating to help keep the wearer's lower lip against the teeth, thereby inhibiting the escape of air from the wearer's mouth, while allowing the chin to relax, and allowing the teeth to be apart as the wearer sleeps. The Clip is a bent hook that attaches to the side strap from the headgear to the respiratory mask attachment and allows the headgear to be removed and replaced easily without losing the adjustments. The Extenders are attachments that are part of a mask or can be or a bent wire attached to an existing respiratory mask. The Extenders drop/lower the attachment where the Headgear is to fasten to the respiratory mask to an area blow the mask. The Extenders primary function is to make the respiratory mask more comfortable to wear, and they may take the place of the Clip. The open Extender allows the Headgear to be removed and replaced easily without losing adjustments.