Surgery: splint – brace – or bandage – Orthopedic bandage – Splint or brace
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-25
2010-10-19
Bianco, Patricia M (Department: 3772)
Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage
Orthopedic bandage
Splint or brace
C602S005000, C602S027000, C128S846000, C128S869000, C128S882000, C606S053000, C606S054000, C606S055000, C606S056000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07815586
ABSTRACT:
Adjustable restraint includes a plantar plate surrounded by a peripheral element about which a plurality of supports can be positioned; a support system attachable to that plate or element for providing vertical and horizontal support; and a lower leg securing housing. The housing is attachable to the support system through adjustable fastener(s) such it can be adjusted vertically and secured in position with respect to the plantar plate. A sole portion of the plantar plate may be removable. The support system can include first support(s) and second support(s) attachable to the plate or element, and, through first adjustable fastener(s) and second adjustable fastener(s), respectively, the first adjustable fastener(s) and second adjustable fastener(s) be attachable to the housing.
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Cook Steve
Czenkus David
Grant William Peter
Pupp Guy
Rubin Laurence Glenn
Bianco Patricia M
EZ Concepts Surgical Device Corporation
Jackson Brandon
Rudy Christopher John
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