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WO2004017874A1
WO2004017874A1 PCT/EP2002/009393 EP0209393W WO2004017874A1 WO 2004017874 A1 WO2004017874 A1 WO 2004017874A1 EP 0209393 W EP0209393 W EP 0209393W WO 2004017874 A1 WO2004017874 A1 WO 2004017874A1
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support
strap
orthopedic support
ankle
orthopedic
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Edward M. Domanski
Cindy Lamping
Lloyd Bruce
Sherry Ann Hinds
Stefan Bodenschatz
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Beiersdorf AG
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices ; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/0102—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations
    • A61F5/0104—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations without articulation
    • A61F5/0111—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations without articulation for the feet or ankles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices ; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/0102—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations
    • A61F5/0104—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations without articulation
    • A61F5/0106—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations without articulation for the knees
    • A61F5/0109—Sleeve-like structures
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices ; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/0102—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations
    • A61F5/0104—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations without articulation
    • A61F5/0118—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations without articulation for the arms, hands or fingers

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  • the invention concerns orthopedic supports that are made from foam material with air permeable textile spacers, and the use thereof.
  • the devices can be configured or adapted to provide orthopedic support to any part of the body requiring therapy.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment wherein the orthopedic support comprises two pieces of foam material and a textile spacer.
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of an example of a knee support according to the invention depicting the knee of a user.
  • Fig. 3 is a bottom view of an example of a knee support according to the invention.
  • Fig. 4 is a front view of an example of a knee support according to the invention.
  • Fig. 5 is a side view of an example of a knee support according to the
  • Fig. 6 is a back view of an example of a knee support according to the
  • Fig. 7 is a top view of an example of a knee support according to the invention.
  • Fig. 8 is a perspective view of an example of a wrist support according to the invention depicting the wrist of a user.
  • Fig. 9 is a bottom view of an example of a wrist support according to the invention.
  • Fig. 10 is a top view of an example of a wrist support according to the invention.
  • Fig. 11 is a side view of an example of a wrist support according to the invention.
  • Fig. 14 is a perspective view of an example of an ankle support according to
  • FIG. 15 is a side view of an example of an ankle support according to the invention depicting the foot of a user.
  • Fig. 16 is a side view of an example of an ankle support according to the invention depicting the foot of a user.
  • Fig. 17 is a front view of an example of an ankle support according to the invention depicting the foot of a user.
  • Fig. 18 is a back view of an example of an ankle support according to the invention depicting the foot of a user.
  • FIG. 20 is a bottom view of an example of an ankle support according to the invention depicting the foot of a user.
  • the orthopedic supports comprise foam material, such as neoprene, laminated neoprene and like foamed cell polymers or rubber materials in combination with textile spacers made from textile material or fabric.
  • the supports have strips or pieces of neoprene material with textile spacers interspaced between the neoprene strips or pieces such that the textile spacers and neoprene strips form a generally square or rectangular shape having an upper lateral side and a lower lateral side of foam material and first and second ends of foam material and textile spacer.
  • the first end and/or second end can be secured to each other, other components and/or the upper lateral side and/or lower lateral side to configure the orthopedic supports.
  • the foam material is selected to have support and compression characteristics to the joint or other location of the user's body where the support is applied. Any open or closed cell foam having stretch and recovery properties can be used. Neoprene is preferably used in the orthopedic support to provide support and compression. Other preferred foam materials are material having similar stretch and recovery properties as neoprene.
  • the textile spacer and foam material are generally the same thickness, however the components may have a difference in thickness of up to about 4 millimeters.
  • the foam material, such as neoprene material may be laminated to provide a moisture barrier for the orthopedic support and to provide a soft lining for comfort.
  • the laminate is generally light weight circular knit nylon or other textile material having acceptable elongation and comfort.
  • indented regions optionally comprising a plurality of holes or openings 10 which aid to a degree in breathability.
  • the outer surface of the textile spacer may also be engageable with fasteners, such as a two part hook and loop type fastener.
  • the combination of foam material and textile spacer provides a support that will have greater breathability compared to conventional supports and the combination of foam material and textile spacer will reduce or eliminate irritation or pressure sores that can be associated with other types of orthopedic supports. Also, interspacing textile spacer between foam material provides for an orthopedic support with a cleaner look that is more durable by eliminating fraying of the textile material at the ends and also can reduce irritation to the user that can result by use of conventional supports from frayed textile material or fabric.
  • the combination of foam material and textile spacer provide an orthopedic support that has the support and compression characteristics that all foam or all textile material or fabric supports with numerous benefits over the art, such as those addressed above.
  • the orthopedic support is generally configured to conform to a body part or joint for support and compression purposes by attaching means, s ⁇ ch as stitching, adhesive, binders, welding, and the like.
  • the orthopedic supports may also comprise other components, such as at least one strap and, at least one fastener, including disengageable two part fastener systems such as VELCRO or similar hook and loop type fasteners for engaging the support with the body.
  • disengageable fasteners that may be used are buckles, buttons, snaps and the like.
  • the supports are configured as knee supports, wrist supports and ankle supports.
  • the support is configured in the shape of a knee support 11. As shown in Figs.
  • the knee support comprises at least two pieces of foam material, preferably laminated neoprene, and at least one piece of textile spacer.
  • the foam material and textile spacer are secured together by attaching means 4, which as shown in Figs. 2 and 4-6 may be stitching, particularly stitching in a zig-zag type pattern.
  • the knee support is formed in a generally cylindrical shape by securing together by vertical attaching means (not shown) the first end and the second end in a vertical direction at any point of the knee support.
  • the vertical attaching means may be stitching, adhesive materials, binders, welding and the like.
  • the knee support is generally in the shape of a cylinder to interface with the corresponding knee of a user. As shown in Figs. 2-7, the knee support comprises a
  • the knee support is generally in the shape of a hollow
  • top opening 14 and bottom opening 15 are angled towards each other from front 12 to back 13. This inhibits the knee support from bunching when the knee
  • the knee support may have a patella opening 16 to accommodate the patella of a user.
  • the shape of the opening will be generally round, but may be any shape which accommodates the patella of a user.
  • a patella pad 17 which is comprised of two pieces of textile material with foam material there between. The components of the patella pad 17 are
  • the opening stitch and patella pad stitch are in a zig-zag type pattern.
  • the textile spacer has one or more of indentations 9 and one or more
  • the indentations 9, protrusions 20 and holes 10 of the knee support exemplified in Figs. 2-7 may be arranged in a vertical direction, that is being about
  • protrusions 20 and holes 10 may be arranged in any direction.
  • the textile spacer is the same as that described above with respect to the knee support, having one or more protrusions 20, one or more indentations 9 and a plurality of holes 10 and the other features and characteristics described above with respect to the knee support and otherwise.
  • the foam materials and textile spacer are secured together by attaching means 4 and which as shown in Figs. 8-10 and 12-13 may be stitching in a zig-zag type pattern.
  • the wrist support can be formed into a generally cylindrical shape by securing the first end and second end of the combination of material by attaching means such as stitching, adhesive materials, binders, welding and the like (not shown).
  • the attaching means 27 which may be stitching, adhesive materials, binders, welding and the like, to form the generally cylindrically shaped wrist support.
  • the second attaching means may be stitching in a zig-zag type pattern.
  • the fastening mechanism 23 comprises a boxed
  • portion 24 having at least two pieces of material and a stiffener (not shown).
  • first boxed portion side 26a and a second boxed portion side 26b.
  • the first end 7 is
  • first boxed portion side 26a and second boxed portion side 26b are stitched
  • the stiffener could be of plastic, metal, paper or other suitable material.
  • the wrist support may also comprise a wrist support strap 28 which is shown in
  • the wrist support strap comprises a flexible portion 29 having two ends
  • securing portion 31 which may be part of a two part fastening system corresponding to
  • the securing portion may be the loop portion of a two part fastener system, such as VELCRO and made from such material or laminates thereof. It being understood that the fastening member 30 could also be
  • the wrist support 21 comprises the fastening mechanism 23, comprising a stiffener (not shown), which, as depicted in Fig. 11 , would be folded
  • the stiffener can be positioned along the underside of the wrist to provide support thereto. As depicted in Fig. 8, the wrist support strap 28 is then wrapped around that wrist of the user and
  • the ankle support 33 comprises a body 34 and at
  • FIGs. 14-22 show an embodiment where the ankle
  • ankle support comprises two ankle support straps, and lower leg strap 35 and a foot strap 36.
  • support 33 co'mprises two pieces of foam material 2 and one piece of textile spacer 3.
  • the foam material and textile spacer are the same or similar in material selection and attachment means as that described above with respect to the knee and wrist supports and otherwise having one or more protrusions 20, one or more indentations
  • the first end 7 is secured at some point to
  • the body 34 which comprises a generally cylindrical ankle sleeve 42 having an inner surface and an outer
  • cylindrical foot sleeve 43 to accommodate the lower leg and foot of a user.
  • securing portion 41 which may be part of a two part fastening system corresponding to the fastening member 40 of the flexible portion 39 the same or similar to that described with respect to the wrist support strap.
  • the fastening member 40 is the loop portion of a hook and loop
  • the securing portion 41 is secured by ankle strap attachment means 46 at some point
  • ankle strap attachment means 46 may be stitching, binders, adhesives, welding and the like.
  • disengageable fastening systems may be used such as buckles, buttons and snaps.
  • the invention includes supports for application to any joint or part of the body , for example elbow, thigh, lower leg etc. and, as with the supports described herein, all such supports comprise at least one, preferably two pieces of foam material with at least one textile spacer secured to the foam material.
  • the sizes of the generally cylindrical portions or other body portion of the support, and the sizes, need for and number of straps are a simple matter of design choice.

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Abstract

Supports orthopédiques comprenant un matériau en mousse tel que du néoprène et des espaceurs textiles, ledit espaceur textile étant disposé entre les pièces de matériau en mousse alors que l'espaceur textile et le matériau en mousse sont fixés les uns aux autres. Les supports orthopédiques peuvent être configurés pour épouser la forme de n'importe quelle partie du corps telle que le genou ou le poignet, ou les supports de cheville. Les supports orthopédiques peuvent s'utiliser pour assurer un support thérapeutique et la compression d'une articulation de l'utilisateur.
PCT/EP2002/009393 2002-08-22 2002-08-22 Supports orthopediques Ceased WO2004017874A1 (fr)

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FR2881641A1 (fr) * 2005-02-09 2006-08-11 Kamel Shoukry Orthese souple amovible pour entorse du medio-pied
JP2020168126A (ja) * 2019-04-02 2020-10-15 株式会社イワミズ 膝用サポーター

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FR2881641A1 (fr) * 2005-02-09 2006-08-11 Kamel Shoukry Orthese souple amovible pour entorse du medio-pied
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JP2020168126A (ja) * 2019-04-02 2020-10-15 株式会社イワミズ 膝用サポーター

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