Ignatius J Castiglia

US Patent:

41956400, Apr 1, 1980

Filed:

Jul 24, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/926374

Inventors:

Ignatius F. Castiglia - New York NY

International Classification:

A41C 108

US Classification:

128579R

Abstract:

A fully adjustable lower torso support appliance which includes an elastic portion extending around the back of a wearer, and a removable inelastic front panel which is adjustably connected to the ends of the elastic member, the front panel being adapted to lie against the abdominal portion of the wearer. The front panel may be contoured to the general shape of the abdomen, and in some embodiments, to the abdominal shape of a pregnant woman. The elastic portion may carry a heat deformable, substantially rigid, back support member.

US Patent:

43063152, Dec 22, 1981

Filed:

Apr 30, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/034435

Inventors:

Ignatius F. Castiglia - New York NY

Assignee:

Casco Marketing Corporation - Pompano Beach FL

International Classification:

A41D 1300

US Classification:

2 22

Abstract:

A shin guard comprises an elastic generally tubular member adapted to tightly surround the lower leg of a wearer in the vicinity of the shin, and an elongated substantially rigid member which is tapered toward the lower end thereof and being generally shaped to substantially conform to the contour of the shin of the wearer. The elastic tubular member has a first retaining means for retaining the substantially rigid member in a predetermined position between the elastic tubular member and the shin of the wearer. A second retaining means extends from the elastic tubular member for retaining the elastic tubular member in the longitudinal direction thereof substantially at a predetermined position on the leg of the wearer.

US Patent:

40221970, May 10, 1977

Filed:

May 4, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/683081

Inventors:

Ignatius F. Castiglia - New York NY

Assignee:

Thermo-Mold Medical Products, Inc. - Burlington NJ

International Classification:

A61F 502
A61F 1302

US Classification:

128101

Abstract:

An appliance for supporting and/or protecting body portions comprises a pair of substantially rigid sheet-like members adapted to engage against predetermined spaced portions of the body of a wearer. The sheet-like members are coupled together at one end by means of a relatively large expanse of elastic material and are detachably connected together at the other end also by means of elastic material, the resulting structure encircling a body portion. This construction permits substantial contraction and expansion of the encircled body portion without substantially restraining the encircled body portion from expansion.

US Patent:

41081498, Aug 22, 1978

Filed:

Jan 6, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/757153

Inventors:

Ignatius F. Castiglia - New York NY

International Classification:

A41C 108

US Classification:

128579R

Abstract:

A fully adjustable maternity brace which includes an elastic portion carrying a heat-deformable, substantially rigid, back support member, and a removable front panel which is adjustably connected to the ends of the elastic member, the front panel being adapted to lie against the abdominal portion of a pregnant woman. Preferably, the front panel is contoured to the general shape of the abdomen of a pregnant woman.

US Patent:

40857581, Apr 25, 1978

Filed:

Nov 15, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/742146

Inventors:

Ignatius F. Castiglia - New York NY

Assignee:

Lenox Hill Brace Shop - New York NY

International Classification:

A61F 514

US Classification:

128589

Abstract:

A weight-redistribution orthopedic appliance adapted to be attached to the sole of a shoe is provided. The orthopedic appliance is a non-resilient pad that is attached to the sole of a shoe forward of the break line of the sole, the pad being sufficiently flexible to be readily contoured to the sole's surface.

US Patent:

40857468, Apr 25, 1978

Filed:

Sep 20, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/724495

Inventors:

Ignatius F. Castiglia - New York NY

Assignee:

Lenox Hill Brace Shop, Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

A61F 1306

US Classification:

128166

Abstract:

An improved reusable ankle wrap for effectively bracing an ankle without unduly restricting the ankle from walking and running motions and other athletic movements is provided. The ankle wrap includes an elongated elastic panel having a first fastening member secured to a first end portion thereof. A second fastening member is carried by the panel at a position spaced apart from the first fastening member to releasably engage the first fastening member when the portion of the elongated panel between said first and second fastening members is wrapped around the medial aspect of the longitudinal arch of a foot, the panel including further fastening members disposed at the other end portion thereof for releasably securably fastening the panel about an ankle and arch after the panel has been alternately wrapped about the ankle and medial aspect of the longitudinal arch in a predetermined manner.