公开(公告)号：US20120232453A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13044523

申请日：2011-03-09

Applicant: Dean Cropper ,  Lowell Scott Weil, SR. ,  Lowell Scott Weil, JR.

Inventor： Dean Cropper ,  Lowell Scott Weil, SR. ,  Lowell Scott Weil, JR.

IPC: A61F5/00

CPC classification number: A61F5/019 ,  A61F5/042 ,  A61F5/3715

Abstract: A digital strapping system comprising an alternatively configurable hallux strap system for positioning and exercising a hallux of a foot, and/or an alternatively configurable osteotomy strap system for positioning and exercising a second and/or third digit of a foot.

Abstract translation: 一种数字捆扎系统，包括用于定位和锻炼足部的拇指的可替换配置的拇指带系统，和/或用于定位和锻炼脚的第二和/或第三位数的可替换配置的截骨带系统。

公开(公告)号：US20120078151A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-29

申请号：US13376380

申请日：2010-06-07

Applicant: Dean Cropper

Inventor： Dean Cropper

IPC: A61F5/00

CPC classification number: A61F13/062 ,  A61F5/0106 ,  A61F5/0109 ,  A61F5/30 ,  A61F5/34

Abstract: An apparatus for reducing knee pain and/or increasing athletic performance, comprising: a compressive sleeve, a compressive wrap, or a compressive pair of shorts configured to fit over a thigh of at least one leg; an elastic strap configured to fit tightly and circumferentially, over and around the compressive sleeve, the compressive wrap, or the compressive pair of shorts, above a knee joint at a mid-portion of the thigh; a generally concave-shaped hard actuator having a concave side, wherein the elastic strap is configured to fit over the hard actuator and thereby press the concave side of the concave hard actuator against a position on an anterior side of the mid-portion of the thigh; wherein application of the apparatus reduces knee pain and/or increases athletic performance. A method of reducing knee pain and/or increasing athletic performance is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于减轻膝盖疼痛和/或增加运动性能的装置，包括：构造成适合至少一条腿的大腿上的压缩套筒，压缩包裹物或压缩的短裤对; 弹性带构造成在大腿中部处的膝关节上方紧密地并且周向地紧贴在压缩套筒上方，压缩包裹物或压缩的短裤对上; 具有凹面的大致凹形的硬质致动器，其中所述弹性带构造成配合在所述硬致动器上方，从而将所述凹形硬致动器的凹侧压靠在所述大腿中部前侧的位置 ; 其中所述装置的应用减少膝盖疼痛和/或增加运动表现。 还公开了减轻膝盖疼痛和/或增加运动性能的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20130281898A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-24

申请号：US13851055

申请日：2013-03-26

Applicant: Dean Cropper ,  Joseph T. Zachariasen

Inventor： Dean Cropper ,  Joseph T. Zachariasen

IPC: A61F5/01

CPC classification number: A61F5/0127

Abstract: An ankle brace includes upper and lower members with a hinge therebetween. The hinge is configured to be positioned at a location that corresponds to, or at least approximately corresponds to, a true axis of rotation of an individual's foot relative to the tibia bone in his or her lower leg. That axis of rotation is located below the tibialtalor junction, along which tibia and talus articulate as the foot is moved between dorsiflexion and plantarflexion orientations. A foot orthosis includes an arch support that is configured to support at least a portion of a longitudinal arch of an individual's foot regardless of whether or not a ground reaction force is applied to the arch support or to the foot. Such an arch support and an orthosis of which it is a part may be configured to exert an upward force on the longitudinal arch regardless of whether or not any weight is applied to the foot or to the arch support. The arch support may be configured to follow or substantially follow a path of the posterior tibial tendon through the ankle and foot. An orthsis may include both the arch support and the hinge. Methods for support ankles and feet are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 脚踝支架包括上部和下部构件，其间具有铰链。 铰链被配置为定位在对应于或至少近似于个人脚的相对于他或她的小腿中的胫骨的旋转的真实轴线的位置处。 旋转轴线位于胫骨下端，胫骨和距骨沿着胫骨和距骨表示，因为脚在背屈和跖屈方向之间移动。 足部矫形器包括拱形支撑件，其构造成支撑个体脚的纵向拱的至少一部分，而不管地面反作用力是否施加到弓支撑件或脚部。 这种拱形支撑件及其作为一部分的矫形器可被构造成在纵向拱顶上施加向上的力，而不管是否对脚部或拱形支撑件施加任何重量。 拱形支撑件可以构造成跟随或基本上沿着胫骨后部腱的路径穿过踝和脚。 玄武岩可包括拱形支架和铰链。 还公开了支撑脚踝和脚的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20050203455A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-15

申请号：US10796171

申请日：2004-03-10

Applicant: Dean Cropper

Inventor： Dean Cropper

IPC: A61F5/00

CPC classification number: A61F5/0123 ,  A61F2005/0176

Abstract: A knee orthosis that includes a medial tracking member that operatively fits along a lateral side of, and provides medial traction to, a patella having patellofemoral articular tissue; an inward tracking member that operatively fits over, and provides inward pressure against, the patella; wherein the inward tracking member provides a compressive force against the patella, thereby increasing the contact surface area between the patellofemoral articular tissue and an associated femoral trochlear groove. The inward tracking member overlays the patella and the medial tracking member so that medial traction can be placed on the patella. The inward tracking member provides continued compressive force against the patella to stretch lateral connective tissue, throughout a full extension motion of an associated knee, and the continuous compressive force is substantially the same throughout the extension motion. An orthotic method for correcting patellofemoral joint disorders is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 膝关节矫形器，其包括内侧跟踪构件，所述中间跟踪构件可操作地沿着具有髌骨关节组织的髌骨的外侧并向其提供内侧牵引; 向内跟踪构件，其可操作地装配在所述髌骨上并向其提供向内的压力; 其中向内跟踪构件提供抵抗髌骨的压缩力，从而增加髌股关节组织和相关联的股骨滑车槽之间的接触表面积。 向内跟踪构件覆盖髌骨和内侧跟踪构件，使得内侧牵引可以放置在髌骨上。 向内跟踪构件在相关联的膝盖的整个延伸运动期间向髌骨提供持续的压缩力以拉伸横向结缔组织，并且连续压缩力在整个延伸运动中基本相同。 还公开了矫正髌股关节疾病的矫正方法。

公开(公告)号：US09452077B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-27

申请号：US13851055

申请日：2013-03-26

Applicant: Dean Cropper ,  Joseph T. Zachariasen

Inventor： Dean Cropper ,  Joseph T. Zachariasen

IPC: A61F5/00 ,  A61F5/01

CPC classification number: A61F5/0127

Abstract: An ankle brace includes upper and lower members with a hinge therebetween. The hinge is configured to be positioned at a location that corresponds to, or at least approximately corresponds to, a true axis of rotation of an individual's foot relative to the tibia bone in his or her lower leg. That axis of rotation is located below the tibialtalor junction, along which tibia and talus articulate as the foot is moved between dorsiflexion and plantarflexion orientations. A foot orthosis includes an arch support that is configured to support at least a portion of a longitudinal arch of an individual's foot regardless of whether or not a ground reaction force is applied to the arch support or to the foot. Such an arch support and an orthosis of which it is a part may be configured to exert an upward force on the longitudinal arch regardless of whether or not any weight is applied to the foot or to the arch support. The arch support may be configured to follow or substantially follow a path of the posterior tibial tendon through the ankle and foot. An orthsis may include both the arch support and the hinge. Methods for support ankles and feet are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 脚踝支架包括上部和下部构件，其间具有铰链。 铰链被配置为定位在对应于或至少近似于个人脚的相对于他或她的小腿中的胫骨的旋转的真实轴线的位置处。 旋转轴线位于胫骨下端，胫骨和距骨沿着胫骨和距骨表示，因为脚在背屈和跖屈方向之间移动。 足部矫形器包括拱形支撑件，其构造成支撑个体脚的纵向拱的至少一部分，而不管地面反作用力是否施加到弓支撑件或脚部。 这种拱形支撑件及其作为一部分的矫形器可被构造成在纵向拱顶上施加向上的力，而不管是否对脚部或拱形支撑件施加任何重量。 拱形支撑件可以构造成跟随或基本上沿着胫骨后部腱的路径穿过踝和脚。 玄武岩可包括拱形支架和铰链。 还公开了支撑脚踝和脚的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08409122B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-02

申请号：US12629013

申请日：2009-12-01

Applicant: Dean Cropper ,  Tanner Cropper

Inventor： Dean Cropper ,  Tanner Cropper

IPC: A61F5/00

CPC classification number: A61F5/028 ,  A61F5/024 ,  A61F5/30

Abstract: A lumbar orthosis that includes first and second, separate, opposing and mating front attachment panels; and a separate, laterally adjustable, rigid lumbar compression piece configured for positioning only at the rear of a wearer, wherein pulling of a cord causes the brace both circumferentially to tighten and to concentrate compression and pressure of the separate, laterally adjustable, rigid lumbar compression piece directly and especially upon a spinal region of a wearer's back with the aid of a mechanical advantage dependant upon a number of apertures through which the cord or cords pass. An orthosis and method for correcting lumbar and thoracic back pain and disorders is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 腰椎矫形器包括第一和第二，分离，相对和配合的前附接面板; 以及被构造成仅在佩戴者的后部定位的单独的可侧向可调节的刚性腰部压缩片，其中拉动绳索使得所述支架沿周向收紧并且集中所述单独的，侧向可调节的刚性腰椎压缩物的压缩和压力 借助于取决于绳索通过的多个孔的机械优点，直接地，特别地在穿着者背部的脊椎区域上。 还公开了用于矫正腰椎和胸背痛和失调的矫形器和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20100168630A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：US12629013

申请日：2009-12-01

Applicant: Dean Cropper ,  Tanner Cropper

Inventor： Dean Cropper ,  Tanner Cropper

IPC: A61F5/00

CPC classification number: A61F5/028 ,  A61F5/024 ,  A61F5/30

Abstract: A lumbar orthosis that includes first and second, separate, opposing and mating front attachment panels; and a separate, laterally adjustable, rigid lumbar compression piece configured for positioning only at the rear of a wearer, wherein pulling of a cord causes the brace both circumferentially to tighten and to concentrate compression and pressure of the separate, laterally adjustable, rigid lumbar compression piece directly and especially upon a spinal region of a wearer's back with the aid of a mechanical advantage dependant upon a number of apertures through which the cord or cords pass. An orthosis and method for correcting lumbar and thoracic back pain and disorders is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 腰椎矫形器包括第一和第二，分离，相对和配合的前附接面板; 以及被构造成仅在佩戴者的后部定位的单独的可侧向可调节的刚性腰部压缩片，其中拉动绳索使得所述支架沿周向收紧并且集中所述单独的，侧向可调节的刚性腰椎压缩物的压缩和压力 借助于取决于绳索通过的多个孔的机械优点，直接地，特别地在穿着者背部的脊椎区域上。 还公开了用于矫正腰椎和胸背痛和失调的矫形器和方法。

公开(公告)号：US09539150B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US13376380

申请日：2010-06-07

Applicant: Dean Cropper

Inventor： Dean Cropper

IPC: A61F13/00 ,  A61F13/06 ,  A61F5/30 ,  A61F5/01 ,  A61F5/34

CPC classification number: A61F13/062 ,  A61F5/0106 ,  A61F5/0109 ,  A61F5/30 ,  A61F5/34

Abstract: An apparatus for reducing knee pain or increasing athletic performance includes a compressive element, an elastic strap and, optionally, a hard actuator. The compressive element may be a sleeve a compressive wrap or a compressive pair of shorts configured to fit over a thigh of at least one leg. The elastic strap may be configured to fit tightly and circumferentially over and around the compressive element at a location above a knee joint at a mid-portion of the thigh. The hard actuator may be a generally concave-shaped element with a concave side. The elastic strap may be configured to fit over the hard actuator and to press the concave side of the concave hard actuator against a portion of an anterior side of the mid-portion of the thigh. With this configuration, the apparatus may reduce knee pain or increase athletic performance. Methods for reducing knee pain and increasing athletic performance are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于减轻膝盖疼痛或增加运动性能的装置包括压缩元件，弹性带和任选的硬致动器。 压缩元件可以是套筒，其构造成适合至少一条腿的大腿上的压缩包裹物或压缩的短裤对。 弹性带可以被配置成在大腿中部的膝关节上方的位置处紧密地并且周向地紧贴在压缩元件周围。 硬致动器可以是具有凹面的大致凹形的元件。 弹性带可以被配置成装配在硬致动器上方并且将凹形硬致动器的凹侧压在大腿中部的前侧的一部分上。 利用这种配置，该装置可以减轻膝盖疼痛或增加运动表现。 还公开了减轻膝盖疼痛和增加运动性能的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20070060854A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：US11541604

申请日：2006-10-03

Applicant: Dean Cropper

Inventor： Dean Cropper

IPC: A61F5/00

CPC classification number: A61F5/0111

Abstract: An ankle control system, having a form-fitting brace, a relatively-rigid support member, a lever motion stabilizing strap, and collar. The form-fitting brace has opposing medial and lateral sides, a foot portion having an arch portion, and an ankle portion having an upper attachment portion. The relatively-rigid support member is connected to the brace and contours about a wearer's leg. The lever motion stabilizing strap acts as a lasso to restrict inversion, eversion, and plantar flexion/inversion through the lever action of the foot with respect to the ankle.

Abstract translation: 脚踝控制系统，具有形状配合支架，相对刚性的支撑构件，杠杆运动稳定带和套环。 形状配合支架具有相对的中间和侧面，具有拱形部分的脚部和具有上部附接部分的踝部。 相对刚性的支撑构件连接到支架并且关于穿着者腿的轮廓。 杠杆运动稳定带用作套索以通过脚相对于脚踝的杠杆作用来限制反转，外翻和足底屈曲/反转。

公开(公告)号：US20060094999A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-04

申请号：US10976866

申请日：2004-11-01

Applicant: Dean Cropper

Inventor： Dean Cropper

IPC: A61F13/00 ,  A61F13/06

CPC classification number: A61F13/062 ,  A61F5/0109 ,  A61F2013/00123

Abstract: An apparatus for, and method of, diagnosing and treating patello-femoral misalignment, which includes an inward tracking member that operatively fits over, and provides direct inward pressure against, a patella; wherein the inward tracking member provides a compressive force against the patella, thereby increasing the contact surface area between the patellofemoral articular tissue and an associated femoral trochlear groove; is disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于诊断和治疗髌股骨不对准的装置和方法，其包括可操作地配合的向内跟踪构件，并且向髌骨提供直接向内的压力; 其中所述向内跟踪构件提供抵抗髌骨的压缩力，从而增加所述髌股关节组织和相关联的股骨滑车槽之间的接触表面积; 被披露。