Patent classifications
A61F2007/0238
Thermal Therapy Apparel
The present invention is a two-layer garment adapted to receive one or more body parts to provide a user with compression and thermal therapy. The two layers comprise of an inner base layer having a compression fit and an outer mesh layer. The layers are attached to one another such that an intermediate space exists between the two layers. The intermediate space is accessible through one or more openings to the intermediate space. The opening and intermediate space are adapted to receive a thermal transferring element. A thermal pouch having a plurality of projections on an outward facing surface may receive the thermal transferring element prior to insertion into the intermediate space or the projections may be located on the thermal transferring element itself. The outer mesh layer receives the projections securing the thermal transferring element at any location, resulting in unmatched customizable thermal and compression therapy.
Splint and method of use
A splint for facilitating the recovery of a person from injury, to provide additional support, or to prevent further injury from being done to one or more body parts, such as the arms, hands, and fingers. The splint may provide customizable and changeable embodiments to better assist a person in healing and may provide additional support.
ASSISTIVE DEVICE FOR REMEDIATING INFLAMMATION, SWELLING AND PAIN
Anatomically contoured assistive devices, particularly for extremities such as the hand, are form fitting to the tissue to ensure targeted delivery of therapeutic treatment to specific tissue, remain stably affixed without pinching or binding, and allow for motion and use of the tissue while delivering targeted therapeutic treatment.
PAIN RELIEF GARMENT SYSTEMS
Thermal therapy systems comprising a compression garment that has an inner surface and an outer surface with one or more pockets, each having at least one opening and a circular pouch shape with an interior compartment functionally configured to receive and hold in place a thermal therapy pack over a target anatomical area, for example, the user's waist, a limb, a knee, ankle, elbow, or shoulder. The various embodiments of the present invention have the advantage that they can accommodate one or more hot/cold packs in compartments that can comfortably hold the hot/cold packs in place anywhere around the waist, a knee, ankle, elbow, or shoulder, and simultaneously provide a cloth barrier between the hot/cold packs and the person's skin.
WATERPROOF PERSONAL THERMOREGULATION SYSTEM FOR THE ACTIVE INDIVIDUAL
Disclosed are thermoregulatory systems. In particular, thermoregulatory devices are incorporated into garments for warming and cooling a user's body. Thermoregulatory devices are waterproof and breathable, which allow thermogenerators such as hot packs and cold packs, to remain dry while still allowing air flow such that thermogenerators using air-activated chemical reactants remain active. Thermoregulatory devices are particularly useful with garments maintaining the thermogenerators close to the body's core where they will be most effective. The thermoregulation systems advantageously allow a user to selectively position thermoregulatory devices in different regions of the user's body to self-regulate core body temperature.
ANATOMICALLY NEUTRAL ARM SUPPORT APPARATUS
A medical apparatus for supporting the shoulder complex and humerus in a neutral position includes an upper body garment and a forearm sleeve adjustably fastened to the garment in an anterior and transverse orientation. The patient inserts her arm in the sleeve and fastens an elbow strap around the elbow to secure the forearm in a horizontal anterior position near waistline. The sleeve is adjustable in position to place the humerus inline with the spinal column, thereby preventing adduction and internal rotation of the glenohumeral joint. A weight distribution strap further elevates the sleeve and forearm. The strap is secured in a superior anterior region of the shoulder and spaced from the neck thereby preventing injury to the internal anatomies in the neck region. Optionally, thermal therapy to the shoulder is supported by a removable thermal therapy pouch.
Convective warming device
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a warming system including a warming device. The warming device includes a clinical garment comprising a body portion adapted to cover a portion of a patient, an inner surface for facing the patient, and an outer surface for facing away from the patient. The body portion includes sleeves sized and positioned for receiving the patient's arms and a torso portion adapted to cover an anterior torso of a patient. A first pneumatic convective device can be disposed adjacent to the inner surface of the clinical garment. The pneumatic convective device can include an opening formed in the clinical garment for admitting a stream of pressurized, warmed air into the first pneumatic convective device. The warming system can also have a second pneumatic convective device in a fully-folded configuration or partially-folded configuration and disposed on a portion of the clinical garment.
Temperature controlled hypoallergenic garments or pads
A hypoallergenic garment is provided that offers relief by achieving a desirable cooling or heating effect in an individual experiencing pain or discomfort. It can be used for treatment of conditions such as itching, burning, yeast or bacterial infection, urethral pain, inflammation, urinary tract infections, dermatitis, vaginal varicosity, menopausal perspiration, post-surgery swelling, edema due to a sports injury, swelling due to trauma, damage to the perineum, menopausal pain and combinations thereof.
WOMEN'S UNDERWEAR WITH LABIAL COOLING
Panty underwear includes a pouch disposed above the crotch panel and between the leg openings. The pouch has a top opening opposite the wearer's vaginal opening, so that vaginal discharge flows to a sanitary napkin between the bottom of the pouch and the crotch panel. The pouch provides cooling to the wearer's labia and, in some embodiments, to her perineal area. The cooling is provided by either a single generally rectangular cooling pack, or two cooling packs each being rectangular or J-shaped. The sanitary napkin can be internal or external to the pouch. Some embodiments of the underwear are intended for single use. Other embodiments of the underwear are intended to be re-usable, in that the sanitary napkin can be replaced and/or the cooling pack(s) can be re-used. The cooling pack(s) can be sealed with one-time or reusable thermal material therein, or they can be resealable with replaceable thermal material.
Hypothermic treatment sack
Hypothermic treatment sacks are provided. A hypothermic treatment sack includes a top sheet that defines a first outer perimeter. The hypothermic treatment sack further includes a bottom sheet that defines a second outer perimeter. The first outer perimeter of the top sheet is removably coupled to the second outer perimeter of the bottom sheet such that a patient receiving cavity is defined between the top sheet and the bottom sheet. The top sheet and the bottom sheet include a weather resistant external layer, a heat reflective interior layer, and an insulation layer. The insulation layer is disposed between the external layer and the heat reflective interior layer.