Beds – Support for users body or part thereof
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-29
2007-05-29
Lilling, Herbert J. (Department: 1651)
Beds
Support for users body or part thereof
C005S655900, C005S724000, C264S053000, C264S113000, C264S122000, C428S301400, C428S308400, C428S319700, C521S050000, C521S054000, C521S139000, C521S140000, C521S148000, C524S270000, C524S505000, C524S571000, C525S008000, C525S089000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10420489
ABSTRACT:
SEEPS gel and gel foam molded shape articles for use in medical and sport health care, such use include therapeutic hand exercising grips, dental floss, crutch cushions, cervical pillows, bed wedge pillows, leg rest, cushions, mattress, bed pads, elbow padding, dermal pads, wheelchair cushions, helmet liner, cold and hot packs, exercise weight belts, traction pads and belts, cushions for splints, slings, and braces, cushions for the hand, wrist, finger, fore, knee, leg, clavicle, shoulder, foot, ankle, back, rib, soles for orthopedic shoes, and the like.
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