Patent ID: 9187613
Filing Date: 2015-11-17
Classification: A61P,C08K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An orthopedic cushion, comprising: a plastic material; silver contained in the plastic material and functioning as an antibacterial agent, the silver remaining in the plastic material upon contact of the orthopedic cushion with skin of a wearer during use; metal particles dispersed in the plastic material to conceal discoloration resulting from contact of the orthopedic cushion with the skin of a wearer during use, the metal particles including at least one of aluminum, aluminum alloy, bronze, titanium, and platinum; wherein the orthopedic cushion is in the form of at least one of an amputation stump liner, a cushioning pad, a prosthesis covering, an orthotic cushion, a prosthesis shaft, a shoe sole insert, and an orthopedic stocking; wherein a content of the metal particles is in the range of at least 0.01% by weight to 3% by weight.