Surgery: splint – brace – or bandage – Orthopedic bandage – Splint or brace
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-19
2011-04-19
Bianco, Patricia M (Department: 3772)
Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage
Orthopedic bandage
Splint or brace
C024S614000, C128S845000, C606S201000, C606S203000, C002S092000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07927297
ABSTRACT:
An improved treatment apparatus and method of using in which the device has plural protruding contact elements, each preferably having an undulating contact surface with one or more peaks. In one preferred embodiment, a plurality of contact elements are positioned spaced apart from one another in columns. In another device an elongated single column is provided. Mounting brackets are provided that enable a user to position the device easily and to adjust mounting straps and/or belts to a particular body shape. In one example, the device may include bracket apertures into which mounting brackets can be positioned. In another aspect of the invention, adjustable buckles and/or binders are provided can be used to adjust the length of the straps and secure the device to the wearer in use.
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KOSMODISK Brochure (undated, but understood by Applicants to have been published after Apr. 1991).
Harley Stef
Kancilja Toni
{hacek over (C)}e{hacek over (s)}ko Sandi
Bianco Patricia M
Brook Mitchell P.
Luce Forward Hamilton & Scripps LLP
Patel Tarla R
Studio Moderna SA
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