Stephen R Madow

US Patent:

60801212, Jun 27, 2000

Filed:

Jun 17, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/335353

Inventors:

Stephen R. Madow - Swampscott MA
Jim Kausek - Swampscott MA

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

A61F 500

US Classification:

602 5

Abstract:

A laminated orthopedic brace made of a unique blend of material combining Airpreene. TM. material with Coolmax. TM. material as a liner. Airpreene. TM. material affords the properties of heat retention, compression and breathability, while Coolmax. TM. material wicks perspiration away from the skin and dries the area quickly. The combination of these materials provides compression and heat retention to the patient while providing wearing comfort.

US Patent:

56560230, Aug 12, 1997

Filed:

Mar 21, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/407168

Inventors:

Louis Caprio - Revere MA
Stephen Madow - Swampscott MA

Assignee:

Tru-Fit Marketing Corporation - Lynn MA

International Classification:

A61F 500

US Classification:

602 63

Abstract:

An adjustable knee support is formed from a single piece of a resilient, flexible laminate, preferably a layer of neoprene bonded to a nylon outer casing and a nylon inner lining. A central portion of the support overlies the patella. Upper and lower fasteners are integral with the central portion above and below the knee. Each fastener includes at least one strap that extends laterally and a strap extension that wraps around the leg. The upper and lower fasteners extend in opposite directions. The central portion has a separate pair of fastening straps which extend transversely from both sides and meet behind the knee cap. Tabs carrying an array of hook-type fastenings are secured to the free end of each strap and strap extension. The upper and lower straps and their extensions are separated from the central fastener by a cutout portion of sufficient vertical height to allow the support to flex without the buckling or rubbing the back of the leg. By pulling each of the straps separately and then securing the tab on the outer casing it is possible to adjust the degree of compression at each of the three vertical locations independently.

US Patent:

61101354, Aug 29, 2000

Filed:

Jun 17, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/334757

Inventors:

Stephen R. Madow - Swampscott MA
Jim Kausek - Swampscott MA

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson and Company - Franklin Lakes NJ

International Classification:

A61F 500

US Classification:

602 20

Abstract:

A laminated elbow brace made of a unique blend of material combining Airpreene. TM. material with Coolmax. TM. material as a liner having a movable support. Airpreene. TM. material affords the properties of heat retention, compression and breathability, while Coolmax. TM. material wicks perspiration away from the skin and dries the area quickly. The combination of these materials provides compression and heat retention to the patient while providing wearing comfort.

US Patent:

52212521, Jun 22, 1993

Filed:

Oct 15, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/776193

Inventors:

Louis Caprio - Revere MA
Stephen Madow - Swampscott MA

Assignee:

Tru-Fit Marketing Corp. - Lynn MA

International Classification:

A61F 500

US Classification:

602 63

Abstract:

An adjustable knee support is formed from a single piece of a resilient, flexible laminate, preferably a layer of neoprene bonded to a nylon outer casing and a nylon inner lining. A central portion of the support overlies the patella. Upper and lower fasteners are integral with the central portion above and below the knee. Each fastener includes at least one strap that extends laterally and wraps around the leg. The upper and lower fasteners extend in opposite directions. The central portion has a separate pair of fastening straps which extend transversely from both sides and meet behind the knee cap. Tabs carrying an array of hook-type fastenings are secured to the free end of each strap. The upper and lower straps are separated from the central fastener by a cutout portion of sufficient vertical height to allow the support to flex without the buckling or rubbing the back of the leg. By pulling each of the straps separately and then securing the tab on the outer casing it is possible to adjust the degree of compression at each of the three vertical locations independently.

US Patent:

53991532, Mar 21, 1995

Filed:

Mar 10, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/028968

Inventors:

Louis Caprio - Lynn MA
Stephen Madow - Swampscott MA

Assignee:

Tru-Fit Marketing Corporation - Lynn MA

International Classification:

A61F 500

US Classification:

602 26

Abstract:

An adjustable knee support is formed from a single piece of a resilient, flexible laminate, preferably a layer of neoprene bonded to a nylon outer casing and a nylon inner lining. A central portion of the support overlies the patella. Upper and lower fasteners are integral with the central portion above and below the knee. Each fastener includes at least one strap that extends laterally and a strap extension that wraps around the leg. The upper and lower fasteners extend in opposite directions. The central portion has a separate pair of fastening straps which extend transversely from both sides and meet behind the knee cap. Tabs carrying an array of hook-type fastenings are secured to the free end of each strap and strap extension. The upper and lower straps and their extensions are separated from the central fastener by a cutout portion of sufficient vertical height to allow the support to flex without the buckling or rubbing the back of the leg. By pulling each of the straps separately and then securing the tab on the outer casing it is possible to adjust the degree of compression at each of the three vertical locations independently.