Surgery: kinesitherapy – Kinesitherapy – Device with applicator having specific movement
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-11
2005-10-11
DeMille, Danton (Department: 3764)
Surgery: kinesitherapy
Kinesitherapy
Device with applicator having specific movement
C601S152000, C602S013000, C602S021000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06953440
ABSTRACT:
The apparatus of the present invention stretches the carpal ligament and the flexor retinaculum, as well as the superficial structures and muscles of the hand, in a safe manner under precise control of the patient or a healthcare professional. A first embodiment of the inventive apparatus includes a housing for receiving the patient's hand with pressure elements in contact with the hypothenar, thenar and central longitudinal dorsal portions of the patient's hand. Active pressure sources are provided for the pressure elements and connected to an automatic control unit. The control unit causes the inventive apparatus to delivered therapeutic treatment to the hand by selectively activating the active pressure sources causing the thenar and hypothenar regions of the hand to be pulled apart and upward around the dorsally positioned pressure element in accordance with program instructions indicative of a treatment plan. The inventive apparatus may include a variety of optional devices, such as a memory for storing program instructions and patient data, a display device for displaying operational parameters of the apparatus, and an output device for providing a record of the treatment.
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Porrata Alejandro Alberto
Porrata Humberto Luis
Bryan Cave LLP
DeMille Danton
Porrata Group LLP
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