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Restrainers and immobilizers (e.g., strait jackets, etc.)

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128 - Surgery

128846000 - BODY PROTECTING OR RESTRAINING DEVICES FOR PATIENTS OR INFANTS (E.G., SHIELDS, IMMOBILIZERS)

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Class / Patent application numberDescriptionNumber of patent applications / Date published
128870000 Body type (e.g., backboards) 50
128878000 Arm or hand 16
128882000 Leg or foot 8
128885000 Incontinent type 5
20080210247Surgical technique and tools for use in treatment of male urinary incontinence - A transobturator technique was developed for treating male urinary incontinence. This approach helped to design specific instruments to pass around the ischio-pubic branches of the male pelvis from inside to outside (i.e from the suburethral space to the thigh fold). The inside-out transobturator sling technique uses specific instruments and a polypropylene mesh with two arms that are passed inside to outside through the obturator foramens, pulled for compressing the bulbar urethra upward, and tied to each other across the midline. The mesh passes around the ischio-pubic branch before being tied under the bulbar urethra where it brings tension and support.09-04-2008
20080210248SYSTEM FOR THE TREATMENT OF STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE - The inventive system includes an elongated band, which includes a urethral area at a central part of the band, the band including a first set of holes, one of the first set of holes located on one side of the central part and another of the first set of holes located on the other side of the central part along the length of the band, first threads passing through the first set of holes and configured to permit loosening of the band following the placement of the band and the conclusion of the operation, and a second set of holes located closer to distal ends of the band than the first set of holes, and second threads passing through the second set of holes and configured to permit tightening of the band following the placement of the band and the conclusion of the operation.09-04-2008
20110162661METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FEMALE URINARY INCONTINENCE - A method and device for use in stress female urinary incontinence. A small, flexible adhesive patch is applied directly to the clitoris of a person suffering from stress female urinary incontinence. The adhesive is of a type sufficient to stimulate the mechanoreceptors located in the clitoris whereby to inhibit discharge from the bladder. The patch is formed of a backing sheet of an impervious film material containing adhesive on one side. A release liner prevents the adhesive from drying out.07-07-2011
20110303228INCONTINENCE TREATMENT SYSTEM - An incontinence treatment system includes a rigid implant having an aspect ratio of greater than 5 and an insertion tool. The insertion tool includes a post fixed to a handle and a sheath disposed around the post. The sheath is axially retractable relative to the post and has a length that is greater than a length of the post. The insertion tool has a loaded state in which the sheath extends distal the post to provide a recess at a distal end of the post that is sized to receive the rigid implant. The insertion tool has a deployed state in which the sheath retracts in a proximal direction toward the handle to expose the distal end of the post and allow the post to push the rigid implant out of the recess and into tissue.12-15-2011
20120103347URINARY INCONTINENCE DEVICE AND METHOD - A urinary incontinence device comprising a flexible but shape-retaining body portion is disclosed wherein the body portion has a longitudinal axis extending from an anterior end to a posterior end thereof. The body portion is elongated in the direction of the longitudinal axis and has a length and width sufficient to cover the vulva or retracted penis of a human female or male and to form a urine-receiving receptacle. The receptacle h a shallow urine directing portion sloping inwardly and downwardly away from the vulva or retracted penis, and a deeper, narrower central urine collection portion having a urine outlet. The receptacle is elongated in the direction of the longitudinal ax of the body portion. The device also includes an attachment flange having an anterior end and a posterior end corresponding to the anterior end and the posterior end of the body portion, respectively. The attachment flange is formed to extend outwardly away from the body portion, and it includes an adhesive thereon for securing the device to entirely cover the vulva or retracted penis of a human female or male.05-03-2012
128883000 Sexual restraints 2
20100200004Male Chastity Apparatus, System, and Method - A male chastity apparatus, system and method are disclosed. The apparatus, in one embodiment, includes a housing, a protrusion, and a lock. The housing is configured to contain a shaft of a penis of a user. The housing, in certain embodiments, is made of a substantially rigid material that prevents the user from stimulating the shaft of the user's penis. The protrusion is configured to engage a piercing in the user's penis. The protrusion, in certain embodiments, is also made of a substantially rigid material. The lock is configured to engage the protrusion and to attach the protrusion to the housing.08-12-2010
20100147316MALE CHASTITY APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM - A male chastity system comprises a housing and a partial ring configured for placement behind the scrotum of the user. The partial ring contains a gap. A bridge bridges the gap by attaching to the partial ring at first and second attachment points. The bridge comprises a rear portion and a front portion, and the partial ring and the bridge collectively form a ring. Guide pins extend at least partially through the rear bridge portion, attachment points, front bridge portion, and housing. A locking pin extends through the bridge and housing, a spacer on the locking pin spacing the housing from the ring, and a lock is applied to the locking pin.06-17-2010
128877000 Intravenous limb restrainers/supports (e.g., armboards, etc.) 2
20080245373ANTI SLIPPAGE ARM BOARDS - A support board for intravenous devices and the like that is nonslip in order to prevent the I.V. from slipping to and fro, and eventually out of the patient. The support board, commonly an arm board, is a splint having an upper surface with a foam cushion adhered to it, a lower surface with a nonskid material adhered to it and a cloth-like stockinette covering the entire splint which abrades against both surfaces without slipping to and fro.10-09-2008
20120180801Medical Hand and Arm Protection Apparatus and Method of Protection - A medical hand and arm protection apparatus and method of protection comprising a protective shell which is capable of receiving a patient's hand and arm. A sheet is attached to the protective shell, which is tucked under the patient to anchor the hand and arm protector in place. The protective shell also has one or more perforations that allow the medical professional access to the interior of the surgical arm protector to view the patient's IV sites and other medical equipment attached to the patient's hand or arm.07-19-2012
Entries
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20090032032Slip-Stop Device for Continuous Passive Motion Machines - An article and method for preventing a continuous passive motion (CPM) device from moving out of position or alignment that include a holding member adapted to pass around a portion of the CPM device and an anchoring member coupled with the holding member for retaining the CPM device holding member in position. The anchoring member is adapted to be placed under the user of the device and held fast by the weight of the user, thereby assuring secure control of the CPM device position by the user.02-05-2009
20130125903Fracture alignment device - A fracture alignment device to immobilize a patient's limb during a surgical procedure comprising an inner flexible layer and an outer flexible layer of fluid impervious material each including a central major portion or body having a plurality of lateral minor extensions or fingers extending outwardly therefrom to form a fluid tight chamber coupled to a pressure regulator to control the pressure within the fluid tight chamber and an alignment retainer to position and maintain the inner flexible layer in contact with the patient's limb when the pressure within the fluid tight chamber is sufficiently different from the ambient pressure outside the fluid tight chamber to immobilize the patient's limb.05-23-2013
20120006336BLANK FOR A HEAD RESTRAINT - A blank for a head restraint is disclosed. The blank includes a frame and a sheet extending across the frame wherein a main aperture and a pair of auxiliary apertures are provided in the sheet. The arrangement of the apertures is such that when the sheet is deformed upon placement on a patient's head, the main aperture is such to leave a patient's face substantially free of the sheet and the auxiliary apertures are such to cause a retaining strut to be formed by portions of the sheet between the main aperture and the auxiliary apertures.01-12-2012
20080289640VACUUM ACTIVATED DEVICE FOR HUMAN IMMOBILIZATION - A vacuum activated device for holding a human immobile. The device includes a rigid frame of a three dimensional shape large enough to surround a human torso and a bag comprised of a flexible, air impermeable material enclosing the frame. A closure on the bag is necessary to allow an occupant to enter or be placed within it. When air is evacuated through a hole in the bag its surface will collapse around the frame and the occupant's body. The rigidity of the frame in combination with the pressure applied to the occupant by the surface of the bag will impede further movement by the occupant. A means to allow the occupant access to breathable air will be provided.11-27-2008
20100078034IMMOBILIZING DEVICE FOR A PART OF A BODY - An immobilizing device for immobilizing a body part includes a bag which is filled with a granular material and is placed over the body part, an outer shell in which the bag is mounted and a hollow space formed between the outer shell and the bag for receiving pressured air in order to produce a force on the bag for immobilizing the body part. The device provides combined advantages over conventional devices, such as almost no absorption of x-rays, a perfect fit for every kind of body part, comfort for a patient, reusability, low cost, neutral smell, very light weight and easy application.04-01-2010
20100089410APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AIRWAY PATENCY AND HEAD IMMOBILIZATION - A jaw-thrust device includes a base with an extension arm disposed on each side of a patient's head mounted on the base. A mandible rest is mounted on each extension arm such that the mandible rest may be deployed proximate to a patient's mandible. A chin pad and at least one connector connects the chin strap to at least one of the base or extension arm; whereby jaw thrusting pressure on the mandible rests causes rotational force on the chin straps such that the patient's mouth opens without substantially tilting the patient's head. The device maintains an open airway unattended.04-15-2010
20090260636FIXATION DEVICE - This invention relates to a fixation device for immobilizing a head of a patient relative a treatment unit or medical device during treatment of the head. The fixation device is provided with an interface unit adapted to be fixated in relation to an adaptor unit for connection to the treatment unit, or to a frame for connection to the medical device. Furthermore, the fixation device is further provided with a sliding plate being slidable in relation to said interface unit in an xz-plane of a coordinate system. The system is a Cartesian coordinate system defined by three orthogonal axis having an x-axis extending in the medial-lateral direction of the patient, an y-axis extending in the anterior-posterior direction, and a z-axis extending in the cranial-caudal direction. The fixation device is further provided with a plate locking means for locking said sliding plate in relation to said interface unit, a bite-block for being inserted into a mouth of the patient, a linking means for linking said bite-block with said sliding plate, at least one pivot point arranged such that the bite-block is movable at least in a plane orthogonal to the xz-plane; and a link locking means for locking said at least one pivot point in a desired position in relation to said linking means so as to fixate the bite-block to the interface unit.10-22-2009
20090283100ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR INDUCING PROPER BREATHING DURING SLEEP CYCLES TO REACTIVATE BODILY FUNCTIONS - All article and associated method for optimizing a person's sleep cycle (in particular an older individual's), particularly as it relates to the individual's ability to absorb increased amounts of oxygen by virtue of the associated device's construction to encourage breathing in nasally.11-19-2009
20110146695Penile foreskin restraining device and method - The penis foreskin restrictive device for an uncircumcised male wearer comprises a thin-walled sleeve of elastic material and has a diameter to firmly embrace the penis of the wearer when the penis is in the non-erection state. When applied, the sleeve is spaced from the glans penis so that during and after erection of the penis the foreskin is restricted against movement in a direction to cover the glans penis. A silk encased elastic belt is connected to one end of the sleeve and the body of the wearer to secure the sleeve against longitudinal movement in a direction toward the glan penis during and after erection.06-23-2011
20080251086LIMITED ARTIFACT SKULL PIN - A skull pin assembly for a head fixation device that allows for effective imaging with limited artifact is disclosed. The skull pin assembly comprises two components, a tip and a housing. The conical-shaped tip component engages the skull at a point and is configured to fit within the bore of the substantially cylindrical non-conductive housing component. The conical skull pin tip can be comprised of a material that causes limited artifact in medical imaging procedures. The conical skull pin tip can taper away from the point engaging the skull at a first angle and can seamlessly transition into a conical-shaped surface of the housing component. In one embodiment, a third surface of the housing component can also be tapered to meet the first surface of the tip component at the identical first angle of tapering.10-16-2008
20100200003HEADGEAR ASSEMBLY AND NOVEL USES THEREOF - Apparatus for a method of presenting a human head for sleeping or surface support. The method involves the use of the apparatus which is head gear with an exterior relief feature to favour a sleeping or support disposition or to favour a range of such dispositions.08-12-2010
20080230074Method and device for immobilization of the human breast in a prone position for radiotherapy - A system and method for immobilization of the human breast in a prone position during imaging and radiotherapy. The system includes a vacuum-assisted breast immobilization cup comprising two layers joined together with an air space between. The inner layer has densely perforated holes while the outer layer is airtight. When a negative vacuum is applied to the intermediate airspace the breast tissue is sucked against the mesh wall of the inner layer to preventing sliding. In addition, the cup assembly is locked into a fixed position against the patient torso via a body fixture, as well as against the patient support structure. The established geometric relationship among the cup, chest wall, imaging/treatment table or couch may be accurately repeated. The system further includes a three-dimensional localization system to uniquely place the breast in a coordinate system having fixed geometric relationship with the breast immobilization cup.09-25-2008
20120073584Orthopaedic splinting system - A composite material in the form of a linear structure having a width, a length and a thickness, comprising a composite material with a first component formed by a polymer and a second component formed by a reinforcing material, wherein the first component comprises a thermoplastic polymer selected from the group of biodegradable polymers and mixtures thereof, and the second component comprises a woody material derived from platy or granular wood particles. The composite material being formable at a temperature of about 50 to 70° C. and it can be used as a blank for an orthopedic splint.03-29-2012
20120266898Immobilization Device - A device for immobilizing a patient for a medical test or operation includes a molding element that is convertible from a flexible, elastic form to a rigid form by the application of a vacuum. The molding element is attached to the patient by an elastic layer while in the flexible, elastic form where it conforms to the contours of the patient's body. Then the molding element is converted to its rigid form thereby immobilizing the patient. Auxiliary devices can be attached to the immobilizing device and these devices, such as a pivot arm suspension can be used to fix the immobilized patient to an operating table.10-25-2012
20130008454CHINSTRAP - A chinstrap having a band portion with at least two head straps, one head strap fitting around a crown of a head of a person wearing the chinstrap, and one head strap fitting around a back of the head. The chinstrap has an adjustment mechanism to change a size of the band portion. The chinstrap also has a form-fitting non-slip chin pocket attached to the band portion. In an example, the chinstrap may be used to assist in holding the mouth of the person closed after death until a medication to freeze jaw muscles is injected following death during an embalming process so that an invasive mandibular septum stitch is not needed to secure the mouth closed.01-10-2013
20130019881SYSTEM FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF PRESSURE ULCERS - System for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers arc described in which a portable support assembly may be worn by a bed-stricken individual around particular regions of the body where pressure ulcers tend to form. The portable support assembly may generally include one or more individual spring assemblies which are enclosed entirely within an inner fluid and/or outer fluid pad which extends over the entire assembly. Each of the spring assemblies may be secured to an outer shell which is relatively stiffer than the fluid layers.01-24-2013

Patent applications in class Restrainers and immobilizers (e.g., strait jackets, etc.)

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