Distractor straps for use with distractor apparatuses
    1.
    发明授权
    Distractor straps for use with distractor apparatuses 有权
    牵引器带用于牵引器装置

    公开(公告)号:US08845568B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-30

    申请号:US13435040

    申请日:2012-03-30

    IPC分类号: A61F5/04 A61F5/37

    CPC分类号: A61F5/3776 A61F5/04

    摘要: Distractor straps for use with distractor apparatuses are disclosed. In one embodiment, a distractor strap includes a cinch strap having a free end and a second end. The second end of the cinch strap includes an adjustment mechanism receiving the free end of the cinch strap such that the cinch strap forms a closed loop. A diameter of the closed loop is adjustable with the adjustment mechanism. The distractor strap further includes a cross strap comprising a first loop, a second loop, and strapping connecting the first loop and the second loop. The cinch strap is positioned in the first loop and the second loop such that the cross strap extends across the diameter of the closed loop formed by the cinch strap and the cross strap and the cinch strap are slidable with respect to one another.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于牵引器装置的牵引带。 在一个实施例中,牵引带包括具有自由端和第二端的束带。 束带的第二端包括接收束带的自由端的调节机构,使得束带形成闭环。 闭环的直径可用调节机构调节。 牵引带还包括交叉带,其包括第一回路,第二回路和连接第一回路和第二回路的捆扎带。 系带位于第一环和第二环中,使得交叉带横跨由带束带形成的闭环的直径延伸,并且交叉带和带束带可相对于彼此滑动。

    Flexibly adjustable dorsal splint
    2.
    发明授权
    Flexibly adjustable dorsal splint 有权
    灵活可调的背夹板

    公开(公告)号:US07918813B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-05

    申请号:US12074686

    申请日:2008-03-05

    IPC分类号: A61F5/00 A61F5/37 A61F13/06

    CPC分类号: A61F5/0113

    摘要: An apparatus and method for treating plantar fasciitis are disclosed. In one embodiment of the apparatus, a dorsal splint device includes an upper portion and a foot portion which are pivotally connected to one another. A strap allows attachment of the upper portion to a suitable portion of the leg, such as the calf. A tensioning element, such as a shock cord, urges the foot portion and the upper portion toward one another. The tension provided by the tensioning element may be adjusted by adjusting the length of the tensioning element. In the method of the present invention, the tensioning element may be first unhooked to allow pivoting of the foot portion with respect to the upper portion so that the device may be attached to a user. The tensioning element is then hooked to the device at the appropriate position to provide the desired tension urging the foot portion toward the upper portion.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种治疗足底筋膜炎的装置和方法。 在该装置的一个实施例中,背夹板装置包括彼此枢转地连接的上部部分和脚部部分。 带子允许将上部部分附接到腿部的适当部分,例如小腿。 诸如电击绳的张紧元件将脚部和上部彼此推动。 可以通过调节张紧元件的长度来调节由张紧元件提供的张力。 在本发明的方法中,张紧元件可以是首先未钩挂以允许脚部相对于上部部分枢转,使得该装置可以附接到使用者。 然后将张紧元件在适当的位置处钩挂到装置,以提供将脚部朝向上部推动的期望的张力。

    Method and apparatus for detecting the presence or absence of a person on a flexible support

    公开(公告)号:US07331071B1

    公开(公告)日:2008-02-19

    申请号:US11126906

    申请日:2005-05-11

    IPC分类号: A47C31/00 G08B21/22

    CPC分类号: A47C31/00 G08B21/22 Y10S5/94

    摘要: A method and apparatus is disclosed for sensing when a person is disposed on or arises from a support that flexes or sags when a person is disposed thereon. Such supports include beds, supports for a mattress or a seat, such as a sling-type seat found on wheelchairs. In one embodiment, an assembly is positioned beneath the support and includes a sensor. The sensor indicates when tension on the assembly exceeds a certain amount which is indicative of sagging of the support. The assembly may be adjustable in length to maintain proper tension in the absence of sag. The sensor may be a switch that includes a plunger which operates against the bias of a biasing member which either completes or interrupts an electrical circuit in response to tension placed on the assembly due to sagging of the support. In another embodiment, the assembly may be at least partially elastic. In yet another embodiment, a strain gauge may be employed to detect stretching of the assembly due to sagging of the support. In the method of the invention, a signal received from the sensor may be employed either with or without a processor to activate an alarm or to activate a light or to activate another audible signal or to send a signal over a telephone line. In addition, the signal received may be used to activate or deactivate a brake on a wheelchair.

    Low profile distractor apparatuses
    5.
    发明授权
    Low profile distractor apparatuses 有权
    低调牵引器装置

    公开(公告)号:US09173649B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-03

    申请号:US13435022

    申请日:2012-03-30

    摘要: Embodiments of low profile distractor apparatuses are disclosed. The distractor apparatuses generally comprise a mounting body, a tensioning mechanism coupled to the mounting body and a distractor arm coupled to the tensioning mechanism and pivotally coupled to the mounting body for rotation relative to the mounting body. The tensioning axis of the tensioning mechanism is non-coaxial with an effector axis of the distractor arm and a distraction force applied with the distractor arm is translated to the effector axis. This enables the distractor apparatus to be positioned relative to a patient such that the tensioning mechanism is offset from the long axis of the limb of the patient thereby facilitating improved access to the distal portions of the limb.

    摘要翻译: 公开了低剖面牵引装置的实施例。 牵引装置通常包括安装体,联接到安装体的张紧机构和联接到张紧机构的牵引臂,枢转地联接到安装体以相对于安装体旋转。 张紧机构的张紧轴线与牵引臂的效应器轴线不同轴,并且用牵引臂施加的牵引力平移到效应器轴线。 这使得牵引器装置能够相对于患者定位,使得张紧机构偏离患者肢体的长轴线,从而便于改善对肢体的远端部分的接近。

    Flexibly adjustable dorsal splint
    6.
    发明申请
    Flexibly adjustable dorsal splint 有权
    灵活可调的背夹板

    公开(公告)号:US20090227928A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-10

    申请号:US12074686

    申请日:2008-03-05

    IPC分类号: A61F5/00

    CPC分类号: A61F5/0113

    摘要: An apparatus and method for treating plantar fasciitis are disclosed. In one embodiment of the apparatus, a dorsal splint device includes an upper portion and a foot portion which are pivotally connected to one another. A strap allows attachment of the upper portion to a suitable portion of the leg, such as the calf. The foot portion is typically attached to the foot by use of a strap. A tensioning element, such as a shock cord, urges the foot portion and the upper portion toward one another. The tension provided by the tensioning element may be adjusted by adjusting the length of the tensioning element. In the method of the present invention, the tensioning element may be first unhooked to allow pivoting of the foot portion with respect to the upper portion so that the device may be attached to a user. The upper portion is attached to the calf, while the lower portion is attached to the foot. The tensioning element is then hooked to the device at the appropriate position to provide the desired tension urging the foot portion toward the upper portion.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种治疗足底筋膜炎的装置和方法。 在该装置的一个实施例中,背夹板装置包括彼此枢转地连接的上部部分和脚部部分。 带子允许将上部部分附接到腿部的适当部分,例如小腿。 脚部通常通过使用带子附接到脚部。 诸如电击绳的张紧元件将脚部和上部彼此推动。 可以通过调节张紧元件的长度来调节由张紧元件提供的张力。 在本发明的方法中,张紧元件可以是首先未钩挂以允许脚部相对于上部部分枢转,使得该装置可以附接到使用者。 上部附接到小腿,而下部附接到脚。 然后将张紧元件在适当的位置处钩挂到装置,以提供将脚部朝向上部推动的期望的张力。

    Cleaning mechanism for fluid dispenser
    8.
    发明授权
    Cleaning mechanism for fluid dispenser 有权
    流体分配器清洗机构

    公开(公告)号:US06283174B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-09-04

    申请号:US09626993

    申请日:2000-07-27

    IPC分类号: B65B104

    摘要: An apparatus, system, and method for dispensing fluid into containers includes a cleaning mechanism that brings the discharge nozzle of a dispenser into the travel path of a film web so that the end-face can make contact with the film web to remove from the end-face at least a portion of any fluid or reaction-products of the fluid that may be in adherence with the end-face. A film for removing such fluid or reaction-products from the end-face of the dispenser is also provided.

    摘要翻译: 用于将流体分配到容器中的装置,系统和方法包括清洁机构,其使分配器的排出喷嘴进入薄膜腹板的行进路径,使得端面可以与薄膜网接触以从端部移除 - 表面可以与端面粘合的流体的任何流体或反应产物的至少一部分。 还提供了用于从分配器的端面去除这种流体或反应产物的膜。

    Foot orthotic for safe ambulation
    9.
    发明授权
    Foot orthotic for safe ambulation 有权
    脚矫正安全行走

    公开(公告)号:US07294114B1

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-13

    申请号:US11335225

    申请日:2006-01-19

    IPC分类号: A61F5/00 A43C13/08

    CPC分类号: A61F5/0195 A61F5/0111

    摘要: An improved foot orthotic is disclosed which includes an L-shaped boot and a sole plate which mat be mounted to the boot using a bracket disposed in a recessed arch portion of the boot. Typically, a projection extends from the sole plate into the bracket. The projection may extend into a slot and may have an enlarged head which nests in a recess in the bracket. The sole plate may be removed by withdrawing the projection from the bracket. Preferably, the bracket is recessed so that when the wearer of the orthotic walks, the bracket does not touch the walking surface. A toe plate may also be used in conjunction with the boot. The toe plate may be mounted to the bracket independently of the sole plate. In one embodiment, the toe plate includes two arms separated by a slot. The two arms embrace a portion of the bracket. Mating ribs and recesses on the bracket and toe plate arms retain the toe plate in the desired position.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种改进的足部矫形器,其包括L形护罩和底板,其使用设置在护罩的凹入拱形部分中的托架将其安装到护罩上。 通常,突起从底板延伸到支架中。 突起可以延伸到狭槽中并且可以具有嵌入在支架中的凹部中的扩大的头部。 可以通过从支架中抽出突起来移除底板。 优选地,支架凹进,使得当矫正器的穿着者行走时,支架不接触行走表面。 脚趾板也可以与靴子一起使用。 脚趾板可以独立于底板安装到支架上。 在一个实施例中,脚趾板包括由槽隔开的两个臂。 两只手臂拥抱支架的一部分。 支架和脚趾板臂上的配合肋和凹槽将脚趾板保持在所需的位置。

    DISTRACTOR STRAPS FOR USE WITH DISTRACTOR APPARATUSES
    10.
    发明申请
    DISTRACTOR STRAPS FOR USE WITH DISTRACTOR APPARATUSES 有权
    用于分散器装置的分离器条

    公开(公告)号:US20120259261A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-11

    申请号:US13435040

    申请日:2012-03-30

    IPC分类号: A61F5/04

    CPC分类号: A61F5/3776 A61F5/04

    摘要: Distractor straps for use with distractor apparatuses are disclosed. In one embodiment, a distractor strap includes a cinch strap having a free end and a second end. The second end of the cinch strap includes an adjustment mechanism receiving the free end of the cinch strap such that the cinch strap forms a closed loop. A diameter of the closed loop is adjustable with the adjustment mechanism. The distractor strap further includes a cross strap comprising a first loop, a second loop, and strapping connecting the first loop and the second loop. The cinch strap is positioned in the first loop and the second loop such that the cross strap extends across the diameter of the closed loop formed by the cinch strap and the cross strap and the cinch strap are slidable with respect to one another.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于牵引器装置的牵引带。 在一个实施例中,牵引带包括具有自由端和第二端的束带。 束带的第二端包括接收束带的自由端的调节机构,使得束带形成闭环。 闭环的直径可用调节机构调节。 牵引带还包括交叉带,其包括第一回路,第二回路和连接第一回路和第二回路的捆扎带。 系带位于第一环和第二环中,使得交叉带横跨由带束带形成的闭环的直径延伸,并且交叉带和带束带可相对于彼此滑动。