William H Arnold

US Patent:

7018351, Mar 28, 2006

Filed:

Aug 29, 1997

Appl. No.:

09/857396

Inventors:

Joseph M. Iglesias - Newbury Park CA, US
Eric E. Johnson - Carlsbad CA, US
Tracy E. Grim - Thousand Oaks CA, US
William K. Arnold - Woodland Hills CA, US

Assignee:

Royce Medical Company - Camarillo CA

International Classification:

A61F 5/00
A61F 5/37

US Classification:

602 27, 602 5, 602 23, 128882

Abstract:

An ankle support () is constructed using a molded pad () and a rigid shell (). The pad () and the shell () may be sealed together to form a bladder-pad cushion for comfort. The internal structure of the pad () is molded to include geometrically shaped cells of various size, shape and thickness to provide differing levels of localized comfort to the user of the ankle support (). The pad may be made from a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) which is spring-like and resists compression sets. The pad may include integrally-molded fingers extending to the shell. The fingers may have different lengths in one or more regions, in order to increase the cushioning effect in a particular region. The pad/shell combination may form a sealed bladder, and a pneumatic pump may be provided in conjunction with the shell so that the user can inflate the bladder.

US Patent:

D592755, May 19, 2009

Filed:

Sep 5, 2008

Appl. No.:

29/309569

Inventors:

Julia Chang - Los Angeles CA, US
Stacy Wyatt - Camarillo CA, US
William K. Arnold - Woodland Hills CA, US

Assignee:

Ossur hf - Reykjavik

International Classification:

2401

US Classification:

D24192

US Patent:

7727174, Jun 1, 2010

Filed:

May 19, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/153389

Inventors:

Julia Chang - Los Angeles CA, US
William Arnold - Woodland Hills CA, US

Assignee:

Ossur HF - Reykjavik

International Classification:

A61F 5/00
A61F 5/37

US Classification:

602 28, 602 5, 602 23, 602 27, 128882

Abstract:

An orthopedic device as in a dorsal splint for treating plantar fasciitis includes a substantially rigid splint member having an overmolded flexible edge and living hinges, or substantially rigid component pieces received in a flexible member, to provide improved and more comfortable fitting to a user and reduced storage requirements. The substantially rigid splint member is shaped and configured to the dorsal aspects of a user's lower leg, ankle, and foot. Straps are provided to maintain the dorsal splint in position.

US Patent:

8021317, Sep 20, 2011

Filed:

Apr 25, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/149047

Inventors:

William Arnold - Woodland Hills CA, US
Michael Campos - Sylmar CA, US
Chad Leeder - Newbury Park CA, US
David Armstrong - Green Oaks IL, US

Assignee:

Ossur HF - Reykjavik

International Classification:

A61F 5/00
A61F 5/37

US Classification:

602 28, 602 16, 602 23, 128882

Abstract:

Orthopedic device for treating neuropathic ulcers and other injuries while allowing easy access to the wound site on the plantar surface of a patient's foot includes a base portion and a sole that is either movably connected or removably connected to either the base or to a strut member. The base or strut is maintained in position on the lower leg while the sole may be rotated, slid, or completely removed for allowing inspection and access to the plantar surface of the patient's foot.

US Patent:

8454546, Jun 4, 2013

Filed:

Oct 12, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/271629

Inventors:

Michael Campos - Sylmar CA, US
Chad Leeder - Newbury Park CA, US
William Arnold - Woodland Hills CA, US

Assignee:

Ossur HF - Reykjavik

International Classification:

A61F 5/00
A43B 23/20

US Classification:

602 27, 36 23

Abstract:

An orthopedic device includes a strut assembly having a resilient shell defining opposed first and second sides, and a patient compliance system. The patient compliance includes a tightening strap connecting the first and second sides of the shell. The tightening strap has first and second end portions arranged for incremental uni-directional adjustment relative to at least one of the first and second sides of the strut assembly. The tightening strap is arranged to bend the shell and draw the first and second sides thereof toward one another.

US Patent:

8043245, Oct 25, 2011

Filed:

Oct 14, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/250816

Inventors:

Michael Campos - Sylmar CA, US
Chad Leeder - Newbury Park CA, US
William Arnold - Woodland Hills CA, US

Assignee:

Ossur HF - Reykjavik

International Classification:

A61F 5/00
A43B 23/20

US Classification:

602 27, 36 23

Abstract:

An orthopedic device includes a strut assembly having a resilient shell defining opposed first and second sides, and a patient compliance system. The patient compliance includes a tightening strap connecting the first and second sides of the shell. The tightening strap has first and second end portions arranged for incremental uni-directional adjustment relative to at least one of the first and second sides of the strut assembly. The tightening strap is arranged to bend the shell and draw the first and second sides thereof toward one another.

US Patent:

20080294083, Nov 27, 2008

Filed:

May 19, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/153390

Inventors:

Julia Chang - Los Angeles CA, US
William Arnold - Woodland Hills CA, US

International Classification:

A61F 5/00

US Classification:

602 28, 602 23, 602 27

Abstract:

An orthopedic device as in a dorsal splint for treating plantar fasciitis includes a substantially rigid splint member having an overmolded flexible edge and living hinges, or substantially rigid component pieces received in a flexible member, to provide improved and more comfortable fitting to a user and reduced storage requirements. The splint member is shaped and configured to engage the dorsal aspects of a user's lower leg, ankle, and foot. A soft-good strap system is provided to maintain the dorsal splint in position and has suitable padding to treat various foot conditions.

US Patent:

20110196275, Aug 11, 2011

Filed:

Apr 20, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/090383

Inventors:

Julia CHANG - Los Angeles CA, US
William ARNOLD - Woodland Hills CA, US

International Classification:

A61F 5/00

US Classification:

602 6

Abstract:

An orthopedic device as in a dorsal splint for treating plantar fasciitis includes a substantially rigid splint member having an overmolded flexible edge and living hinges, or substantially rigid component pieces received in a flexible member, to provide improved and more comfortable fitting to a user and reduced storage requirements. The splint member is shaped and configured to engage the dorsal aspects of a user's lower leg, ankle, and foot. A soft-good strap system is provided to maintain the dorsal splint in position and has suitable padding to treat various foot conditions.