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| 20080208089 | Posture Support Device - A support device for a wearer is provided, including an anchor member, a first strap and a second strap. The anchor member is fittable around the torso of the wearer. Each strap has a first end and a second end and connects to the anchor member at the first and second ends. Each strap has a shoulder-engaging portion that is shaped to engage a shoulder joint of the wearer. The straps are each adapted to carry a tensile force and thereby exert a rearward force on the shoulder joint through the shoulder-engaging portion. The straps are configured to engage the shoulders of the wearer no further medially than the acromioclavicular joints. Each strap extends along a path that, in use, does not cross over the anterior axillary folds of the wearer. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080208090 | Adjustable Orthosis - A lower back orthosis bandage includes a middle piece having a first flat end and a second flat end, a first end piece having a mouth-like end and a second end piece having a mouth-like end. The first end piece is releasably connected to the first flat end of the middle piece by the mouth-like end of the first end piece. The second end piece is releasably connected to the second flat end of the middle piece by the mouth-like end of the second end piece. The first end piece and the second end piece are connectable to each other to close the bandage. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080208091 | Lower Back Orthosis - A lower back orthosis includes a bandage designed to surround the lower back of a patient and a support device connected to the bandage. The support device is formed by a plurality of finger-shaped rods connected directly to one another. The finger-shaped rods are oriented in a longitudinal direction of a spinal column when positioned on a patient. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080234617 | SPINAL BRACE - A spinal brace includes a flexible air injectable band configured to be disposed about a torso of a user and to provide traction to a spine of the user, at least one support panel configured to provide support by compression to at least a region of the torso, the at least one support panel being less flexible than the air injectable band, and at least one means of associating the at least one support panel with the flexible air injectable band. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080262401 | ORTHOSIS/ORTHESES - An orthesis with a base plate designed to fit the body of an orthesis wearer enables improved handling and storage. The base plate being provided on at least one side with a fastening mechanism for rigid connection with a separate extension piece for enlarging the base plate and the extension piece to be connected to the base plate. The extension piece also provided with a similar fastening mechanism, such that multiple extension pieces may be connected together. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080262402 | Method and Apparatus For Dynamic Scoliosis Orthosis - The invention is a three-contact-point dynamic scoliosis orthosis (DSO) brace to aid physicians treating scoliosis. A pelvic mold and two pads, one positioned above the apex of the spine curvature, the other positioned orthogonal to the apex of the spine curvature provide the anchor points on opposite sides of the curve. The pad orthogonal to the curve's apex is adjustable. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080294081 | Retaining Fabric Having Pockets - A support fabric with pockets for accommodating stiffener comprises two woven layers which are joined by stitch bonding and, during production, are separated from one another in areas so that they are not joined in these areas, thereby directly defining one or more profiled pockets to accommodate stiffener inserted in the pockets after production. The pockets are incorporated inside the body of the support fabric. Each pocket has an opening for inserting one of the stiffener. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080300522 | Abdominal belt - A device for supporting the abdominal region of a user. A rectangularly-shaped stretch material having first and second distal ends and fixture elements proximate said distal ends are provided for facilitating the releaseable joinder of them about the abdominal region of a user. A plurality of straps are affixed at the mid-point of the stretch material which, in turn, support rings. A series of stretchable bands pass through the rings and in turn are each connected to a pair of connectors such that when the connectors are joined, the stretchable bands provide a force against the stretch material urging the distal ends toward the mid-point of this material. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080319364 | POSTURE TRAINING DEVICE - The invention resides in a posture training device comprising a signalling unit able to be worn longitudinally over a user's spine, the signalling unit having two ends that can be used to activate the signalling unit by tension being applied to either of the two ends; a waist strap able to be fitted around a waist of a user, the waist strap connected to one of the ends of the signalling unit; and a central strap able to extend adjacent the spine of a user, the central strap being connected to an opposing end of the signalling unit and to the waist strap. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080319365 | Adhesive Posture Supports - A self adhesive support which conforms to the human back and spans a number of joints thereby maintaining body posture in the range of the neutral spine whether the wearer is sitting, standing or lying and which is made from a material which is flexible enough to adapt to the wearer's body shape but rigid enough to maintain correct body posture such as orthopedic foam, rubber or soft plastics and which is sufficiently inelastic to limit flexure from the neutral spinal position but is sufficiently elastic to assist movement back into the correct posture. The support may be in the shape of an X and applied to the wearer's back. In an alternative form, the support is in the form of the sides of a square and is applied to the base of the wearer's back. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090012437 | "Stress Radiography Positioner" - A knee positioning device for applying stress to a knee joint during a radiographic procedure. The device comprises at least one sectional support board having a plurality of slots therein, a plurality of holding members positioned within the slots, wherein each holding member is configured to support a positioning structure. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090030359 | Ambulatory traction - A device and method for applying intermittent passive traction (IPT) that includes an initial phase followed by a sustained traction phase and finally a relaxation phase. During the first phase of IPT, the spinal elements are placed under gentle traction. This period of time reduces the normal forces across the vertebral bodies, facet joints, paraspinal musculature, etc. The second phase holds the spine in sustained traction, further reducing the forces across the spinal elements, encouraging natural healing to occur and allowing the muscles a period of relaxation. The third phase includes the gradual reduction of traction. During this final phase, the normal forces across the spine are reestablished as the IPT device slowly releases traction. The method resolves many of the most limiting problems associated with traction, CPM, and passive treatment modalities. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090054818 | SPINAL ORTHOSES - A thoracolumbosacral and a lumbosacral orthosis with sagittal-coronal control are disclosed. The orthoses have two rigid anterior and posterior plastic shells. The anterior shell extends from the pelvis to the sternum. The posterior shell extends from the pelvis and terminates just inferior to the scapular spine. An interior surface of the anterior shell has pressure pads that apply pressure to locations on the patient's anterior torso and the interior surface of the posterior shell has pressure pads that apply pressure to locations on the patient's posterior torso when the anterior shell and the posterior shell are secured to the patient's torso. The pressure pads may be inflatable air bladders. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090062704 | POSTURE IMPROVEMENT DEVICES AND METHODS FOR USE - A posture improvement device provides neuromuscular stimulation or proprioceptive therapy using a combination of pressure, torque and angle simultaneously applied to a user in order to train body muscles for proper posture through muscle memory. The device comprises a garment designed to be worn by the user, which is preferably configured like a short-sleeved undershirt or T-shirt. The garment may be fabricated of a stretchable, yet taut material in order to provide the desirable form-fitting feature such that pressure may be readily applied to the surface of the skin for neuromuscular stimulation. This elastomeric material is also preferably breathable and/or which has moisture wicking capabilities. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090062705 | ADJUSTABLE BACK SUPPORT DEVICE - Back support devices for use in supporting a lower back region of an individual in a seated position are disclosed. The back support device can include a flexible, double-ended back support member adapted to provide lumbar support to the user's lower back, and a number of elastic knee straps extending from the ends of the back support member each forming a loop that can be attached to the user's knee when in a seated position. The back support device can be equipped with adjustment mechanisms for adjusting the length of the elastic knee straps and/or the length of the back support member. The back support member may further define an interior pouch that can be configured to receive a thermal pack, vibration element and/or other therapeutic device, and which can be used to store the back support device when not in use. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090062706 | Method and apparatus for correcting head and shoulder posture - The apparatus for correcting head and shoulder posture was invented to help those individuals with the dysfunction of habitually carrying their heads and shoulders in an abnormally extended forward or off balance position. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090082707 | Orthotic Device - One embodiment the device described herein relates to orthotic devices, and more particularly to a modular type body brace worn about a portion of the body, and one or more removably attached body panels associated with the body brace for supporting the portion of the body. The body panels are preferably contoured to the physiology of the portion of the body and have a relatively thicker core and progressively thinner peripheral region to provide dynamic flex response when supporting the portion of the body. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090118655 | BACK BRACE HAVING PULL CORD FOR SIZE ADJUSTMENT - A back brace includes a first brace member having a first connector, and a second brace member having a second connector and a coupler at two opposite sides thereof. The coupler is detachably connectable to the first connector. A first adjustment holder is affixed to one end of the first brace member and holds therein a first rod member. A second adjustment holder is affixed to one end of the second brace member and holds therein a second rod member. Two pull cords are inserted through the first adjustment holder and the second adjustment holder and run alternately back and forth over the first rod member and the second rod member to adjustably and abuttably hold the first and second brace members side by side. Two fastening members are fastened to distal ends of the pull cords and detachably connectable to the First and second connectors. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090131841 | Thorax Supporting Device - In a thorax supporting device including at least one tension element ( | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090137934 | Scoliosis Brace Having Angle Adjustment Unit - Disclosed is a scoliosis brace having an angle adjustment unit and a plurality of support units connected to one another so that the relative position can be changed to support different parts of a human body. The body is pressurized according to the relative position of respective support units so that the spinal column is corrected precisely. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090156972 | BACK BRACE - An application for a back brace for supporting both the abdomen and lower back of the user includes an abdominal support member and a lumbar support member having a convex dome facing inwardly towards the lumbar region of a wearer; the support members joined by two belts. The belts are positioned though a slot on each side of a member and are used to adjust the biasing force between the members. The device further includes sleeves over a central region of the members providing additional comfort. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090192425 | Highly Adjustable Lumbar Support And Methods - A body brace for a wearer has a combination of adjustment mechanisms and fasteners to help fit the body brace to a wearer. A wearer first fastens the body brace about his abdomen and lumbar regions to generally fit the body brace around the wearer's waist. The wearer then adjusts one set of adjustment mechanisms that adjust an upper and lower circumference of the brace to allow the brace to fit both straight and pear-shaped bodies. Lastly, the wearer adjusts a second set of adjustment mechanisms that tighten a rear panel of the body brace against a lumbar region of the wearer. Preferably, the adjustment mechanism that is used to tighten the rear panel is an advantaged adjustment mechanism to allow for fine-tuning and a snug fit. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090204042 | Back brace frame with two individual power modules - A waist support frame for a detachment type waist protecting belt to hold the vertebra region of a vertebra related patient is provided. The frame is comprised of two back rest frames, two Y-shape hinges, two power modules, two pullers, two sets of strings each of them are engaged and connects on one part (upper- or lower-part) of the two power modules, and two set of broad bands. Each power module is equipped with twelve pair of pulling code conveying mini rollers. String arrangement through these twelve pair of rollers enables the inventor to provide a waist support frame that can be used by a user whose one hand is not available without rotating the frame around the user's body with only one hand. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090204043 | Lumbar Selective Stabilization Support/Brace - A lumbar support device and a selective stabilization support device for use in treating mechanical lower back pain. The lumbar support device includes a semi-rigid member for positioning around the user's abdomen. The semi-rigid member helps to prevent excessive trunk bending by the patient. At least one and preferably two tensioning straps are also provided connectable at first and second end regions to a surface of the semi-rigid member. The strap or straps are provided to encircle the user's torso to maintain the lumbar support device in position. An adjustable attachment means, for example in the form of a clip, is attached to the straps. The adjustable attachment means is movable laterally along the strap. A pad base is provided on the adjustable attachment means, the pad base being movable with the adjustable attachment means such that its position at the lumbar region of the patient can be varied. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090209894 | Biomechanical protective system - A system for biomechanically protecting a person carrying a structure on their back includes a body portion carried about the person's back and shoulders. A shoulder area pad is connected to the body portion and covers a portion of the person's shoulder area. A scapula area pad spaces the structure from the person's spine of the scapula area and covers a portion of the person's back adjacent the spine of the scapula. A para-spinal pad spaces the structure from the person's spinous processes and extends substantially the length of the person's spine, covering a portion of the person's para-spinal musculature. Protection from the structure is also provided by a lateral pad that covers a lateral portion of the person's back, a kidney pad that covers a portion of the person's back to protect the kidneys, and a sacrum pad that covers a portion of the person's sacrum area. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090254015 | PELVIC ANCHOR BRACE AND SPINAL SUPPORT - The present invention relates to spinal support and brace devices configured to support the lower back and, more specifically the present invention relates to devices that anchor on portions of the pelvis and are configured to support and/or align one or more Lumbar vertebrae. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090275871 | BACK BRACE FOR SPINAL CORRECTION AND ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD - The invention relates to a back brace for spinal correction and its manufacturing method. A correction brace is made according to a patient's shape, having its inside installed with plural air bags corresponding to a deformed portion and locations of reverse spinal rotation. Each air bag has an inflation valve fitted in a small through hole bored in the correction brace for a professional to inflate or deflate it to adjust pressure, laid with a soft protection cushion. An effective correction of scoliosis and reverse rotation of the vertebra can be achieved by the air bags correspondingly installed inside the correction brace to force a spinal deformed portion in three dimensions. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090292230 | LUMBER SUPPORT BELT - This lumbar support belt ( | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090326427 | Waist Belt - To provide a waist belt having an improved constitution by considering the structure of members that compress the posterior superior and inferior iliac spines and the direction of the compression so as to stabilize and correct the sacroiliac joint based on the pelvic structure. A waist belt having concave parts at the parts to be in contact with the posterior superior and inferior iliac spines ( | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100016774 | TREATMENT OF SOFT TISSUE INJURY IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMMOBILIZATION FOR PAIN TREATMENT - A apparatus for treatment of acute or chronic pain comprising a pain relief treatment device applicable to a soft tissue injury at the periosteal-osseous boundary, and a device for immobilization of the area of soft tissue injury after application of the treatment device. Pain treatment may comprise injection of anti-inflammatory agent, including but not limited to steroids, and/or anesthetics; or low power laser irradiation, or cold treatment to the area of soft tissue injury. Immobilization devices for the cervical and lumbar vertebrae are provided for promoting healing of treated soft tissue injury sites. The invention includes a packaged set of materials comprising a pain relief treatment device, and an external supportive device for immobilizing the soft tissue injury at the site of treatment. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100049109 | ADJUSTABLE BACK SUPPORT DEVICE - An adjustable device is described for applying pressure to an area of a person while substantially eliminating pressure from a prescribed area. The device includes a panel, a first elastic belt, a second elastic belt, a first elastic strap, and a second elastic strap. These elements are connected to one another such that the panel is flanked on one side by the first panel and the first elastic belt and, on the other side, by the second panel and the second belt. Alternate embodiments include several panels disposed side-by-side or on top of one another. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100069806 | ADJUSTABLE BRACE FOR CORRECTING A FORWARD LEAN - An adjustable brace is provided for correcting a forward lean to obtain an upright position. The brace includes an anterior frame having a chest pad bearing upon a chest area and thigh pads bearing upon thigh areas. The brace has a lumbar pad applied to the lumbar area. The chest pad covers the sternal area substantially from the position of approximately 2″ distal to the clavicle bones to about the mid sternum point. The lumbar pad covers the lumbar area from the areas of T-12 to L-5 of the spine. In one embodiment, the frame includes a pubic pad bearing upon a pubic pad. The frame is adjustable in height and width. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100076358 | POSTURE INDICATOR - The invention is directed toward an article which indicates to the wearer of the article that poor posture has been adopted. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100076359 | Individual Body Support System - A body support system ( | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100100019 | ABDOMINAL SUPPORT - A device for supporting the abdominal region of the user. A fabric band is sized to be worn surrounding the abdominal region which supports strategically placed hook and loop regions. A pair of segments of stretch material, also having hook and loop regions at least one of their ends are capable of being selectively and removably appended to the fabric band to apply compression or restriction to the user's abdomen. The device is particularly useful in helping one to restore abdominal muscle and control particularly after pregnancy. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100113995 | SPINAL ORTHOSIS TO INHIBIT KYPHOSIS AND TO MINIMIZE DISK DISEASE - In one embodiment, a spinal orthosis includes a shoulder unit comprising a left shoulder portion and a right shoulder portion, a retracting device, a first connector connected to the left shoulder portion at a first end of the first connector and connected to the retracting device at a second end of the first connector, a second connector connected to the right shoulder portion at a first end of the second connector and connected to the retracting device at a second end of the second connector, and a lumbosacral belt attached to the retracting device, the lumbosacral belt being able to be secured to a body. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100121239 | SUPPORT INCLUDING STABILIZING BRACE AND INSERTS FOR USE WITH ANY NUMBER OF SPINAL VERTEBRAE SUCH AS UPPER THORACIC VERTEBRAE - A brace for securing any number of thoracic vertebrae with a composite plastic body exhibited an elongated stem. A plurality of clip engaging portions are formed in integrally extending fashion from the stem. Each of the clip portions terminate in an enlarged end portion which seats within an undercut location formed at specified locations within each of any sub-plurality of the vertebrae, and which are desired to be interconnected by the brace to prevent undesirable inter-movement of misaligned vertebrae. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100121240 | Lumbar Selective Stabilization Support/Brace - A lumbar support device and a selective stabilization support device for use in treating mechanical back pain. The lumbar support device includes a torso belt for positioning around the user's mid-section. At least two and typically three straps are also provided connectable at first and second end regions to a surface of the torso belt. Straps are provided to encircle the user's torso to maintain the lumbar support device in position and to engage and maintain in position a pressure appliance arm having a pressure pad thereon. The pressure pad is may thus be configured and precisely positioned to relieve symptoms of back pain. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100125230 | Back Support System - This invention is a back support system designed to reduce the stress exerted on the back of a wearer when he bends over to lift a load. This back support system comprises a harness and a yoke for distributing the load on the shoulder of the wearer. The back support also comprises a tension system equipped with elastic cables. The back support further comprises leggings including straps designed to wrap around the sole of the wearer and to maintain the force acting on the leg as close as possible to the bone structure of the leg of the wearer, thereby relieving stress on his back and along his legs. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100152636 | BALLISTIC LUMBAR SUPPORT BELT - A ballistic lumbar support belt includes a lumbar support portion configured to cover and provide support to at least a portion of a wearer's lower back. The lumbar support portion is configured to receive one or more ballistic protection elements. A belt portion is connected to the lumbar support portion. The belt portion is configured to releasably secure the lumbar support portion around the wearer's waist. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100168629 | Waist Protective Device - A waist protective device includes a first support member, a second support member, two fixing seats each mounted on the second support member, two threaded rods each secured on the respective fixing seat, two mounting seats each mounted on the first support member, and two rotation members each rotatably mounted on the respective mounting seat and each having an inner portion provided with an inner threading screwed onto the respective threaded rod to move the respective threaded rod relative to each of the rotation members by rotation of each of the rotation members relative to the respective threaded rod. Thus, the second support member is movable relative to the first support member to change the relative position between the second support member and the first support member. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100168630 | BACK ORTHOSIS AND ORTHOTIC METHOD - A lumbar orthosis that includes first and second, separate, opposing and mating front attachment panels; and a separate, laterally adjustable, rigid lumbar compression piece configured for positioning only at the rear of a wearer, wherein pulling of a cord causes the brace both circumferentially to tighten and to concentrate compression and pressure of the separate, laterally adjustable, rigid lumbar compression piece directly and especially upon a spinal region of a wearer's back with the aid of a mechanical advantage dependant upon a number of apertures through which the cord or cords pass. An orthosis and method for correcting lumbar and thoracic back pain and disorders is also disclosed. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100204629 | ADJUSTABLE LOWER BACK BRACE WITH POSTURE ALIGNMENT GUIDE - A back brace is provided that is worn by a user for lower back support and to ease pain associated with lower back injuries and/or poor posture. The back brace of the present invention is constructed in a manner that includes a pouch formed to receive panels of semi-rigid closed cell foam that serve to adjust the thickness of the support pad and therein the support of the brace. Further, the pouch is configured to receive and retain a heat pack or a cold pack as needed by the wearer to allow the integration of heating or cooling therapy. Finally, retention members are provided on the rear of the belt and serve to receive and retain an alignment rod. The alignment rod provides a physical reference point against which the wearer can position their back when standing and when performing lifting or other posture correction exercises. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100204630 | ADJUSTABLE EXTENSION COMPRESSION POSTERIOR SPINAL ORTHOSIS AND METHOD - A spinal orthosis and method of applying extension and compression forces onto a user spine includes a lumbo-sacral compression unit conforming to a portion of a user's torso and exerting an encircling compressive force to provide a hydraulic lift. A posterior spinal frame member is secured by the lumbo-sacral compression unit to be cantilevered upward along the user's spine. A pair of adjustable shoulder strap assemblies are connected to an upper portion of the posterior spinal frame member and adjacent a lower portion of the posterior spinal frame member to enable a user to adjustably apply a thoracic force with adjustable controlled buckles and straps positioned on the user's chest. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100217166 | SPINAL ORTHOSIS - An orthosis for the treatment of congenital, developmental and degenerative spinal deformities or misalignments, comprising an upper thoracic component adapted, in use, to cover part or the whole thorax and made in non-elastic material ( | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100217167 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF THE BACK - In an embodiment, an orthopedic device in the form of a lumbar support includes first and second elongate belt members, an anatomically shaped plate, and a closure system connecting the belt members to the plate. The closure system is arranged to move the belt members relative to the plate, and connects to the belt members via a flexible belt attachment which removably secures to the belt members. The closure system includes tensioning elements corresponding to the belt members, and a pulley system connecting to the tensioning elements. The closure system is slidably mounted to the plate and arranged to the belt members relative to the plate between opposed linear directions. The plate has various contours which provide pressure distribution over a lumbar region of a back. Anatomically shaped and resiliently formed handles secure to the tensioning elements and the belt members. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100228170 | Lower back supporter - A lower back supporter including a pair of flat anchor parts that come into contact with the lower back of a wearer with a specified space in between, a pair of anchor belts that wrap around the abdomen with the end portions connected to each other, a first and second support belt that cross over each other on the back, and a connecting belt that connects the anchor parts. The inner side surface of the anchor part comprising a non-slip material that closely contacts the skin of the wearer, and the outer side surface comprising a material that fastens to surface fasteners. After the anchor belts are put on, operation belts connected to the first and second support belts are pulled, the surface fasteners are fastened to the outer side surfaces of the anchor parts, applying tensile force between the anchor parts in closely contact to the lower back. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100234783 | FRAME FOR A HYPEREXTENSION BRACE - A hyperextension brace with a frame construction has adjustable upper and lower supports as well as adjustable side members. The frame comprises a sub-clavicula support and a pelvic and pubic support connected by side members. The height of the side members and the width of the sub-clavicula support and the pubic support are adjustable by using non-rotational telescopic and lockable connections. The sub-clavicula support may be connected by a turnbuckle screw arrangement to the side members. The frame may be made of composite material, suitably a polymer reinforced by glass fibre and/or carbon fibre. All adjustments may be made without requiring any tools. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100262056 | BACK BRACE - The invention is a back brace including a back panel, a front panel, and at least one dynamic tension strap for connecting the front panel to the back panel. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100268140 | LUMBAR BACK BRACE SUPPORT MEMBER FOR A BACK BRACE SUPPORT BELT - The present invention relates to a lumbar back brace support member ( | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100268141 | ADJUSTABLE CLOSURE SYSTEM FOR AN ORTHOTIC DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - Described herein is a closure system and methods for adjusting an orthotic device. The closure system can comprise a handle element, a take-up element configured to be removably received by the handle element, and a cord having a length and secured at one end to the take-up element and at an opposite end to the orthotic device to facilitate adjustment of the orthotic device. The take-up element is configured to adjust the usable length of the cord. Also described herein is a back brace apparatus having a take-up element. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100318010 | ADJUSTABLE POSTERIOR SPINAL ORTHOSIS - A spinal orthosis provides a lightweight posterior spinal member with a pair of flexible strap members removably attached at the top of the spinal member and secured and anchored at the bottom. Flexible straps form not only the shoulder straps but also contribute an adjustably fastening arrangement of smaller loops with connecting straps to abdominal pads. The abdominal pads can be fastened together and fastening pads can both secure and tighten the brace on the patient by pulling the flexible straps. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100318011 | LUMBAR BRACE FOR PREVENTING LUMBAR KYPHOSIS - Provided is a lumbar kyphosis-preventing lumbar brace which is capable of being placed on a back surface of a lumbar portion of a wearer to provide resistance to lumbar kyphosis, while facilitating a wearing operation thereof without the occurrence a displacement when it is being worn or during use. The lumbar kyphosis-preventing lumbar brace comprises: a generally rectangular-shaped resilient plate which has a width dimension capable of covering a lateral region of a back surface of a lumbar portion of a wearer, and a height dimension capable of covering between a hip region and a lower back region of the back surface of the lumbar portion; and a belt engagement member provided on one side of the resilient plate in an engageable manner with a belt of a garment worn by the wearer. The lumbar brace is adapted to be worn in such a manner that the resilient plate is placed on the side of a wearer's body with respect to the garment, while allowing the belt engagement member to be located outside the garment and engaged with the belt of the garment. For example, the resilient plate is made of a resin material, an animal hide such as a cattle hide, or a rubber material. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110004137 | REDUCED DENSITY FOAM FOR USE IN SURFACES OF ORTHOTICS - Method and device for tailoring the density of a compressible, non-rebounding foam used in capturing anatomical impressions to account for the variations in body weights and sizes, the foam fabricated by the method or device and the custom surface fabricated using the foam. The device is configurable to create a wide range of densities suitable for a wide range of body types. The resulting imprinted foams are then encased in hard surfaces to obtain a mold that provides support surfaces for the back and buttocks in the construction of custom molded chairs, seat cushions and back orthotics. The reduced density foam is suitable for fabrication of orthotics that fit to large areas of the body. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110021961 | Lumbar Traction Device - The present invention relates to a lumbar traction device that can alleviate lower back pain. The device comprises a harness or girdle that is fitted about the torso region of a patient and an adjustable support assembly in the form of adjustable legs that allow the degree of traction to be adjusted by the patient. The device is safe and easy to use by a patient without constant medical supervision and is particularly suitable for use in domestic or office environments. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110028875 | EXPANSIBLE DEVICE OF MEDICAL USE FOR SPECIFIC COMPRESSION OF THORAX, SYSTEM COMPRISING IT AND METHOD FOR CORRECTING A THORACIC DEFORMITY IN A PATIENT - An expansible device of medical use for thorax specific compression including an applicable framework as a belt around a patient's thorax. The belt has a front arc and a back arc faced by concave inner sides and connected on both sides of the thorax by a hinge and by an adjustable side closure. The front arc includes a plate that compresses the deformity, and adjustable suspension for keeping both arcs spaced hanged from the shoulders. The belt also includes at least six joined bent plates, each arc being formed by at least three plates the ends of which overlap connecting the plates by a fixer. The compressing plate includes anchorages for associating an equipment for measuring the pressure made in adjusting the closure between the arcs. The invention includes a device, system, and method to treat a thoracic deformity. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110034845 | Emergency stabilization of a fractured pelvis - A hip-girdling pelvic sling device for maintaining a desired amount of tension surrounding a person's hips and pelvis to securely support and stabilize a pelvis that has been fractured. Areas of mating types of fastener material such as mating hook-bearing fastener material and loop pile fastener material are arranged on the device to enable a strap to be secured at various effective lengths to provide a wide range of adjustability to make the device useful for persons of various sizes. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110054373 | Systems, devices, and methods for diagnosing and treating conditions of the spine - Systems, devices, and methods for diagnosing and treating conditions of the spine employ a garment for selectively positioning vertebrae of a spine of a supine individual, e.g., during diagnostic imaging of the spine. The garment affects movement of vertebrae that can be diagnostically correlated with incidents of back pain. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110077567 | ADJUSTABLE ORTHOPEDIC BACK BRACE - An adjustable orthopedic back brace includes: a first side panel having a distal end and a proximal end; a second side panel having a distal end and a proximal end; a rotating gear in geared communication with a first rack gear, the first rack gear connected to the proximal end of the first side panel, the rotating gear in geared communication with a second rack gear, the second rack gear connected to the proximal end of the second side panel; a mechanical advantage member rotatable with and providing mechanical advantage for the rotating gear; and an actuator connected operably to the mechanical advantage member for turning the member and the rotating gear to cause a translational movement of (i) the first rack gear and the first side panel and (ii) the second rack gear and the second side panel. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110105970 | ANATOMICAL SUPPORT BRACES AND METHODS - Anatomical support braces surround an anatomical area in need of support and provide an inwardly directed support force of substantially uniform magnitude and substantially symmetrical direction. Certain preferred embodiments of the anatomical support braces are provided with a flexible support web having opposed terminal ends and a length sufficient to surround the anatomical area in need of support and to allow portions of the opposed terminal ends to be overlapped with one another. Web fasteners (e.g., a two-part hook and loop fastening system) are associated with the opposed terminal ends for attaching the terminal ends to one another when overlapped to thereby positionally retain the support web in surrounding relationship to the anatomical area in need of support. When attached to one another, the web support will establish sufficient tension such that a supporting force is directed inwardly toward a central region of the anatomical area surrounded by the support web. A viscoelastic memory foam layer is attached to an interior surface of the support web and establishes substantially uniform magnitude and substantially symmetrical direction of the inwardly directed supporting force. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110105971 | THORACIC LUMBAR SACRAL ORTHOSIS - A thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis includes an upper body support for use with a torso orthosis. The upper body support has an anterior assembly including an anterior plate secured to the torso orthosis, a sternal assembly connected to the anterior plate, and a pectoral assembly connected to the sternal assembly. A posterior assembly is connected to the torso orthosis and is connected to the pectoral assembly by at least one strap. The sternal assembly has at least one pivot point arranged to pivot the sternal assembly relative to the anterior plate. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110105972 | BELT FOR POSTURE CORRECTION - The present invention is a belt for posture correction which has a separate thigh support portion such that the belt does not shift upwards, and which distributes stress concentrated at the knees while pressing the lumbar region by means of the tensile strength of the belt enclosing the waist and the knees. The present invention comprises a waist support part further comprising a waist pressing pad positioned at the lumbar region of the user, a first belt fixed to said waist pressing pad, connecting rings formed at both ends of said first belt; a pair of knee support parts which include a knee support pad positioned at the knee region to support the belt, a second belt fixed to said knee support pad, and a second belt length adjustment part for adjusting length of said second belt; a pair of thigh support parts which include a third belt connected vertically to the lower side of said second belt, a thigh support pad positioned at the thigh region and fixed to the third belt, and a third belt length adjustment part for adjusting the length of said third belt; and an interval adjustment part that includes two fourth belts extending toward the inside of the leg of the user from each of the above-mentioned left and right second belts, a fourth belt fastening means for fastening the two fourth belts formed on the left and right sides, and a fourth belt length adjustment part for adjusting the lengths of the fourth belts. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110112453 | SUPPORT DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR GIVING LUMBAR SUPPORT - The present invention relates to a support device, in particular for giving lumbar support, which device comprises an elastic belt provided, at its ends, with complementary closure means, and at least one elongate side reinforcing element that is fastened over the height of the belt. In characteristic manner, over a fraction of its length, the belt has elasticity that varies over the height thereof, so that extending the belt longitudinally causes the elongate reinforcing element to shift angularly towards a respective one of the ends of the belt. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110118640 | Back support belt with audio component - The back support belt with audio component represents a device which provides versatile support and comfort to men, women and pregnant women by delivering audio sound to an in-utero infant. The device is comprised of three section, a standard front belt section, standard back belt section and massage back belt section. The front belt section has a pocket which allows audio components to be held in specific locations to provide audio sound to an in-utero infant. The massage back belt section has a pocket which allows massage pads which will provide additional support and comfort. There are multiple massage pad inserts to select from, allowing the user to choose the specific type of comfort and support delivered. The design allows the user to select which functions to utilize at any given time. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110125072 | Posture improvement device - The present invention is a posture improvement device that includes an adjustable flexible tension band with two ends that extends across a user's back to provide posture support, an adjustable arm band attached to each adjustable flexible tension band end to be secured on the user's upper arm, a first adjustable fastener disposed on each adjustable arm band to secure and accommodate different sizes of the users' upper arms to provide comfort and proper fitting and a second adjustable fastener disposed on the adjustable flexible tension band to secure and accommodate different sizes of users' back widths to provide comfort and proper fitting. The invention also includes a method for using the posture improvement device. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110144551 | CONFORMABLE BACK BRACE - A conformable brace used for supporting both the abdomen and lower back of a wearer in preventative and treatment applications. The brace includes an abdominal support panel ( | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110152737 | Hyperextension Brace - A posture correction brace for a person has a tightening mechanism that allows a user to pull a cord to pull down on the back of a pair of shoulder straps, thereby pulling the shoulders back to correct the person's posture. The front ends of the shoulder straps are typically also attached to the back of the wearer, to help the posture correction brace pull the shoulders back as the shoulder straps tighten. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110172576 | Method and apparatus for nonsurgical correction of chest wall deformities - One embodiment of a method and apparatus for the correction of pectus excavatum, having two arch shaped braces ( | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110172577 | BACK SUPPORT GARMENT APPARATUS - A one-piece back support apparatus comprises a belt portion being configured to provide back and abdominal support encircling a wearer's waist and a compression pants portion. The belt portion has a front portion, a back portion, a top portion, a bottom portion and an inner surface. The compression pants portion secured to the belt is configured to provide support for the wearer's pelvis, legs, and groin area. The inner surface of the belt has one or more pack support portions with slots for receiving one or more gel packs so as to maintain contact between the gel packs and the wearer's back. Slots in the belt portion may accommodate vertically extending inserts of rigid plastic to reinforce the belt portion over the lumbar region of the wearer. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110184325 | ORTHOPEDIC APPARATUSES FOR MOBILIZING, STRETCHING AND PROTECTING THE SPINAL COLUMN - The described invention relates to devices for relief of spine pain and correcting posture. The device is a wearable frame equipped with a series of leaf or coil springs where the spring forces are adjusted so that the forces are applied parallel to the spine and are equal to or greater than the individual's body weight above the device. The compressed springs apply enough opposing force to transfer the downward force resulting from the weight to the body above the device to anatomy below the device while allowing normal spine motion relative to the body. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110213283 | POSTURE IMPROVEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - Provided is a device for improving the posture of a patient comprising a garment and a pair of tension straps. The garment is configured to tightly envelope the patient's torso and the patient's upper arms. The garment has an inner surface, a front side and a back side. The front side includes a chest portion. The back side includes a back portion. The garment defines opposing shoulder portions and a waist portion. The tension straps are releaseably securable to the back portion in diagonal relation to one another. Each one of the tension straps has opposed free ends that extend upwardly from the back portion to the chest portion and downwardly to the waist portion. The device includes pads releaseably mounted on the inner surface of the garment generally opposite the free ends and are configured to restrict movement of the free ends relative to the patient's skin. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110213284 | Highly Adjustable Lumbar Brace - A back brace is designed to custom fit a wearer in a multitude of different configurations. First, the back brace could have a lumbar support that is split into upper and lower sections that are connected to a flexible joint, allowing the lumbar support to bend towards the spine of the user. The lumbar support is also generally split into left and right sections that are drawn towards one another while the joint bends towards the lumbar curve, This allows the back brace to conform to the lumbar curve of the wearer as a custom fit. Second, the brace could have optional extenders that alter the support length, width, and height of lumbar and lateral supports about the wearer. Third, the brace could have reinforcement support mechanisms that alter the rigidity of various lumbar and lateral supports about the wearer. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110251540 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING PECTUS EXCAVATUM - An apparatus and method for treating pectus excavatum are disclosed. A pectus bar stabilizer having two or more channels may be used to secure two or more pectus bars within the chest cavity of a patient. The channels of the pectus bar stabilizer may be spaced apart to support pectus bars that are positioned one intercostal space apart or more than one intercostal space apart. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110270143 | Stabilizing Belt - A stabilizing belt for use by a pair of riders riding a vehicle in tandem to provide a means for the back rider to stabilize himself or herself during the ride, the stabilizing belt comprising a pad, a belt to wrap around the pad and secure the pad to a wearer, and a pair of handles attached to the pad. The pad may be uniquely contoured to provide support and comfort for the wearer. A strap may be provided for added security and comfort. The belt may further comprise handle supports for reinforcement, a cover for durability, and a pocket for versatility. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110270144 | Method of Caregiver Assisting a Person in Need of Assisted Mobility and Belted Apparatus with Multiple Handles - A stabilizing belt for use by a person in need of assisted mobility, the stabilizing belt comprising a pad, a belt to wrap around the pad and secure the pad to a wearer, and a pair of handles attached to the pad. The pad may be uniquely contoured to provide support and comfort for the wearer, either the caregiver or the person in need of assisted mobility. A strap may be provided for added security and comfort. The belt may further comprise handle supports for reinforcement, a cover for durability, and a pocket for versatility. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110295169 | MECHANICALLY ADVANTAGED SPINAL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A mechanically advantaged progressive spinal system and method, wherein a string- and pulley-free strap arrangement facilitates adjustment of tension and enhances patient delivered muscle strength, wherein posterior plate curvature may be quickly and easily adjusted to best accommodate a patient's lordosis and kyphosis, and wherein modular components allow for adaptation of mobility and support to improving patient needs. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110295170 | ORTHOTIC DEVICE FOR THE CORRECTION OF DEFORMITIES OF THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN - An orthotic device can be intended for the correction of deformities of the vertebral column, in particular, of juvenile idiopathic scoliosis, and can be considered an external orthotic device or brace. The orthotic device can include four points of pressure: an axillary support; a lumbar support; a thoracic support, which, associated with the axillary support results in the opposite lateral inclination of the segment above the apical vertebra; and a hemi-hip, which can result in the ilium-trochanterian pressure and interacts with the supports of the lumbar pressure and of the thoracic pressure, causing the lateral inclination of the segment below the apical vertebra. At least one fixation bar can be provided to interconnect the different elements, allowing for the homogeneous distribution of forces and causing an oblique asymmetrical traction, and connecting elements allowing for the adjustment and fixing of the supports and bars. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110313337 | BACK BRACE - A back brace including two support arms, each support arm including an underarm support located at one distal end, said underarm support is configured, when in use, to support an underarm of a user; wherein each support arm includes a hinge section, located close to or at the opposite distal end to that support arm's underarm support, each said hinge section incorporates a bias means configured to bias said support arm towards alignment | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120004585 | ORTHOSIS SUPPORT - An orthosis support is disclosed that includes a belt having a connector to close the belt in a continuous loop, a belt attachment member receiving the belt, and a strap extending from the belt attachment member. The strap has a first end and a second end and is closable as a loop with at least one of the first and second ends releasably connectable to the strap itself. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120022418 | SUPPORT / COMPRESSION VEST - A back support and compression vest includes a garment made of a compression-like material with a fabric panel arranged about the abdomen designed to receive an adjustable back support belt. The fabric panel includes a right and left fabric panel cooperating to form a slot opening about the lower middle back and spaced generally about the middle front abdomen of wearer. The fabric panel is sufficiently wide to allow the belt to be properly positioned. The garment includes a pair of shoulder pad holders for receiving removable shoulder pads. The shoulder pads are sufficiently shaped to cover the wearer's shoulder while also extending rearward across a portion of the wearer's back and forward across a portion of the wearer's chest. The shoulder pad holders include a fabric envelope having an opening arranged generally on the inside portion of the garment along the arm aperture. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120022419 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF THE BACK - In an embodiment, an orthopedic device in the form of a lumbar support includes first and second elongate belt members, an anatomically shaped plate, and a closure system connecting the belt members to the plate. The closure system is arranged to move the belt members relative to the plate, and connects to the belt members via a flexible belt attachment which removably secures to the belt members. The closure system includes tensioning elements corresponding to the belt members, and a pulley system connecting to the tensioning elements. The closure system is slidably mounted to the plate and arranged to the belt members relative to the plate between opposed linear directions. The plate has various contours which provide pressure distribution over a lumbar region of a back. Anatomically shaped and resiliently formed handles secure to the tensioning elements and the belt members. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120022420 | ADJUSTABLE EXTENSION COMPRESSION POSTERIOR SPINAL ORTHOSIS AND METHOD - A spinal orthosis and method of applying extension and compression forces onto a user spine includes a lumbo-sacral compression unit conforming to a portion of a user's torso and exerting an encircling compressive force to provide a hydraulic lift. A posterior spinal frame member is secured by the lumbo-sacral compression unit to be cantilevered upward along the user's spine. A pair of adjustable shoulder strap assemblies are connected to an upper portion of the posterior spinal frame member and adjacent a lower portion of the posterior spinal frame member to enable a user to adjustably apply a thoracic force with adjustable controlled buckles and straps positioned on the user's chest. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120035519 | Trunk bandage or trunk orthosis - Trunk bandage or trunk orthosis, comprising two connecting portions which are brought together in the stomach or chest region and, to put on the trunk bandage or trunk orthosis, should be made to overlap one another and be connected to one another by way of connecting means, in particular a hook-and-loop fastener, at least one connecting portion being designed as a sheet-like formation, wherein, at the upper or lower end—with respect to the wearing position—, on the connecting portion ( | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120059297 | SCAPULO-SPINAL STABILIZER WITH ABDOMINAL SUPPORT FOR OPENING THE SUPERIOR THORACIC APERTURE - A scapulo-spinal stabilizer with abdominal support for opening the superior thoracic aperture comprises a shirt-like garment for wearing on the torso, the garment having two elongated, semi-rigid thoraco-lumbar support stays disposed in dual, parallel sheaths in a posterior panel thereof, two posterior flexible scapular straps anchored on and angularly depending from superior shoulder portions of the garment, the scapular straps forming a posterior crossing configuration across the support stays, and anterior ends of the scapular straps detachably attached to opposite lateral ends of an anterior rib margin support disposed on the anterior portion of the garment, the scapular stays, scapular straps and anterior rib margin support stabilizing the posture of a wearer and opening the superior thoracic aperture. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120078149 | Orthopedic Posture Brace - One embodiment of an orthopedic posture brace comprising a holster strap that forms two arm loops when attached to an axial strap and two abdominal straps. When worn, the holster straps encircle the user's shoulders. The axial strap will rest against the thoracic region of the user's back. After the two abdominal straps pass through a loop at the bottom of the axial strap, the two ends not connected to the holster strap may be fastened together around the front of the user's abdomen. Tightening the ends of the abdominal strap will cause tension in the holster straps urging the user's shoulders rearward to encourage proper spinal alignment and reduced slouching or hunching over. The amount of tension generated by tightening the abdominal straps will determine how far back toward the spinal column the user's shoulders are pulled. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120116276 | EXPANSIBLE DEVICE OF MEDICAL USE FOR SPECIFIC COMPRESSION OF THORAX, SYSTEM COMPRISING IT AND METHOD FOR CORRECTING A THORACIC DEFORMITY IN A PATIENT - An expansible device of medical use for thorax specific compression including an applicable framework as a belt around a patient's thorax. The belt has a front arc and a back arc faced by concave inner sides and connected on both sides of the thorax by a hinge and by an adjustable side closure. The front arc includes a plate that compresses the deformity, and adjustable suspension for keeping both arcs spaced hanged from the shoulders. The belt also includes at least six joined bent plates, each arc being formed by at least three plates the ends of which overlap connecting the plates by a fixer. The compressing plate includes anchorages for associating an equipment for measuring the pressure made in adjusting the closure between the arcs. The invention includes a device, system, and method to treat a thoracic deformity. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120150085 | SPINE-ALIGN GARMENT SYSTEMS - A posture-supporting, spine-aligning garment to support and correct body alignment and general positioning in its wearer-users; the garment being aesthetically pleasing. Posture-support, spine-align shirt with “Backboard” Technology is designed to alleviate back pain by promoting proper lumbar and thoracic alignment, core stabilization, corrective shoulder positioning, and upper body support. Posture-support spine-align garment system comprises an upper body apparel assembly having an elastic retention system; flexible stretch bands; anchors; a backboard, spine-specific support; and at least one fabric cover. The device may be manufactured with all or without one or more of the mentioned items. Posture-supporting, spine-aligning garment may comprise a posture shirt in preferred embodiments. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120157901 | SUPPORT AND CONTAINMENT STRUCTURE FOR PERSONS - A support and containment structure for persons comprises at least one support member which extends mainly along a longitudinal axis, and at least one containment element. The at least one containment element is assembled transversely on the at least one support member and is able to contain the trunk of the person. The at least one support member consists of a plurality of modular elements adjacent to each other, selectively adjustable in height and able to be clamped in a stable position by means of relative clamping means. The modular elements assume, in their entirety during use, a position substantially adapted to the trunk of the person in correspondence with his spine. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120179080 | POSTURE-IMPROVING SUPPORT GARMENT - A posture-improving support garment according to an embodiment of the present invention is one comprising: a main body section | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120184887 | ORTHOTIC DEVICE AND METHOD - An orthotic device comprises a first, resilient, portion configured to apply a force in one or more predetermined directions to assist or restrict movement of at least one part or a wearer's body, and a second, rigid, portion configured to restrict movement of at least one part of the wearer's body. The second portion is removably-couplable to the first portion such that it can be removed from, and coupled to, the first portion while the device is being worn. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120184888 | SPINAL ORTHOSIS TO INHIBIT KYPHOSIS AND TO MINIMIZE DISK DISEASE - In one embodiment, a spinal orthosis includes a left shoulder portion and a right shoulder portion connected to a retracting device through a retractable connector. The retractable connector is connected, at a first end, to the left shoulder portion and the right shoulder portion and is connected at a second end to the retracting device. The retractable connector is configured to pull the left shoulder portion and the right shoulder portion so as to move the shoulders of a patient in a rearward direction. The retractable connector is further configured to release the left shoulder portion and the right shoulder portion, thereby allowing the shoulders of the patient to return to a relaxed position. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120197168 | PELVIC ORTHOSIS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Pelvic orthosis systems and methods are disclosed. An orthosis system comprises a frame for supporting the orthosis system, a hip brace adapted to secured to a hip of a user, and a plurality of elastic members extending from the hip brace to the frame. An orthosis method comprises securing a user to an orthosis system having a frame, a hip brace, and a plurality of elastic members extending from the hip brace to the frame, and enabling the user to walk while secured to the orthosis system. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120209161 | Method and apparatus for the nonsurgical correction of chest wall deformities - One embodiment of a method and apparatus for the correction of pectus excavatum, having two arch shaped braces ( | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120209162 | PELVIC SPLINT - There is provided herein a fastenable pelvic splint, comprising: (a) a buckle comprising a contractible ratchet mechanism and a fastening handle; and (b) a flexible band adapted to be connected to the buckle at two opposite ends of the buckle and to circumscribe the pelvis. The fastenable pelvic splint may be adapted to be fastened around the pelvic by contracting the distance between the two opposite ends of the buckle using the ratchet mechanism. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120232450 | Double Pull Body Brace - The double pull body brace comprises a one-piece panel which engages around the torso and overlaps at the front. At the overlap, it is attached to itself by means of a hook-and-loop fastener so that a wide range of adjustment is possible. In the back, spaced cord guides are mounted on said panel. Each cord guide carries a plurality of cord guide lobes. An upper cord is engaged around the upper cord guide lobes, and a lower cord is engaged around the lower cord guide lobes. These cords are separately attached to pull tabs. When donned, the user pulls on the pull tabs to separately adjust upper and lower closure tension of the body brace. When in correct adjustment, the pull tabs are attached in place by hook-and-loop fasteners. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120232451 | Pavlik Harness and Accessories Therefor - The invention in at least one embodiment includes a base having a plurality of spaced apart fastening components along two opposing edges, and the base having sufficient width and length to wrap around a portion of a harness for treating developmental dysplasia of the hip. The invention in another embodiment includes a cover that extends beyond the edges and the free end of a strap free end where the strap includes a hook section and a loop section and is part of a harness for treating developmental dysplasia of the hip. The invention in another embodiment includes a harness for treating developmental dysplasia of the hip combined with either of the other two embodiments. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120245501 | ADJUSTABLE ORTHOPAEDIC CORSET FOR SPINAL COLUMN SUPPORT - An adjustable orthopedic corset to support a user's spinal column includes a rigid frame having a pair of upper, intermediate, and lower connecting slots to which a pair of front and rear straps, wrapped around the user, are connected. A further pair of connecting slots for a pair of pelvic straps, which join at the front of the user via abdominal plates, are envisaged at a lower end of the rigid frame. The pair of front and rear straps are provided by three sliding points for each side of the rigid frame. Each front strap is equipped with a first sliding point located at upper connecting slots. Each rear strap is equipped with an anchoring point located at the intermediate connecting slots, a second sliding point at slots secured to the lower ends of the two front straps, and a third sliding point at the lower connecting slots. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120245502 | Double Pull Body Brace - The double pull body brace comprises a one-piece panel which engages around the torso and overlaps at the front. At the overlap, it is attached to itself by means of a hook-and-loop fastener so that a wide range of adjustment is possible. In the back, spaced cord guides are mounted on said panel. Each cord guide carries a plurality of cord guide lobes. An upper cord is engaged around the upper cord guide lobes, and a lower cord is engaged around the lower cord guide lobes. These cords are separately attached to pull tabs. When donned, the user pulls on the pull tabs to separately adjust upper and lower closure tension of the body brace. When in correct adjustment, the pull tabs are attached in place by hook-and-loop fasteners. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120253251 | Adjustable Brace Apparatus - An adjustable brace apparatus provides, in an exemplary embodiment, a pair of elongate wings configured for wrapping about and substantially conforming to a portion of a body of a user, an adjustment sleeve configured for slidably receiving each of the wings, and a tightening means slidably engaged and suspended within the adjustment sleeve. The tightening means is removably engagable with each of the wings, thereby enabling the wings to substantially float and selectively overlap atop one another within the adjustment sleeve. In use, with each of the wings slidably inserted into the adjustment sleeve and overlapped as necessary to substantially approximate the circumference of the user's body portion, and with the tightening means removably engaged with the wings, the user is able to selectively position, wrap, and engage the wings around the user's body portion, and selectively draw the wings closer against the user's body portion using the tightening means. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120271212 | LUMBAR SUPPORT BELT - The present invention provides a lumbar back support belt. A thin stretchable top layer is sewn over a thick stretchable bottom layer so that the thin layer is at the top viewable part of the belt and the thick layer is at the bottom part of the belt against the user. A pocket is sewn onto the top of the belt. A gripping mechanism is connected to the bottom part of the belt and is used for holding the belt in place around the user's waist. A hook and loop fastener is used for connecting the ends of the belt together. In a preferred embodiment, the gripping mechanism is a silicone strip. Also, in a preferred embodiment the hook and loop fastener is a Velcro® hook and loop fastener. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120271213 | Stabilizing Belt - A stabilizing belt for use by a person in need of assisted mobility or in recreation, the stabilizing belt comprising a pad, a belt to secure the pad to a wearer, and a pair of handles attached to the pad. The pad may be uniquely contoured to provide support and comfort for the wearer. A strap may be provided for added security and comfort. The belt may further comprise handle supports for reinforcement, a cover for durability, and a pocket for versatility. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120289874 | Spinal Posture Brace - A spinal posture brace having a pair of assemblies, each including main support bar ( | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120310128 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SPINAL DISTRACTION - A method of using and assembling a device configured to treat a spine of a patient is provided. The method of assembling includes providing a support member configured to be connected to a torso of a patient and coupling an actuator mechanism to the support member, the actuator mechanism configured to distract a spine of the patient relative to the torso by extending in a generally superior direction relative to the support member. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120316483 | THORACIC LUMBAR SACRAL POSTURE GARMENT DEVICE - High friction scapular retraction straps for application directly to the tops of the respective shoulders of a patient and connected with tension straps to draw the gripper straps and, consequently, the shoulders rearwardly, and including fasteners to fasten to a garment worn by the patient to hold the shoulders rearward. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120316484 | Animal Spine Brace - An animal spine brace is described. In one or more implementations, a brace is comprised of an upper panel and a lower panel that extends from the upper panel. The lower panel is configured to be releasably secured to the upper panel to form a sleeve around an animal. The upper and lower panels may be made of a breathable material that is configured to stretch, wick moisture from the animal, and/or control odor. Additionally, both the upper panel and lower panel are configured to include supportive stays, which may be arranged on a respective panel to fan out. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120330205 | Posture correcting device - A posture correcting device includes a frame member having a column for engaging with a back portion of a user and having a predetermined shape for forcedly correcting a human posture of the back portion of the user, a beam laterally supported on top of the column and having a pair of curved hooks extended from the lateral beam for engaging with the shoulder portion of the user, and the frame member includes a bar laterally supported on bottom of the column and having an inner portion for engaging with a waist portion of the user, and the frame member includes a pair of straps attached to the lateral bar for engaging onto the waist portion of the user. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130006158 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF THE BACK - In an embodiment, an orthopedic device in the form of a lumbar support includes first and second elongate belt members, an anatomically shaped plate, and a closure system connecting the belt members to the plate. The closure system is arranged to move the belt members relative to the plate, and connects to the belt members via a flexible belt attachment which removably secures to the belt members. The closure system includes tensioning elements corresponding to the belt members, and a pulley system connecting to the tensioning elements. The closure system is slidably mounted to the plate and arranged to the belt members relative to the plate between opposed linear directions. The plate has various contours which provide pressure distribution over a lumbar region of a back. Anatomically shaped and resiliently formed handles secure to the tensioning elements and the belt members. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130012853 | SENSORY MOTOR STIMULATION GARMENTS AND METHODS - The disclosed garment includes a bra. The bra includes an anterior portion and a posterior portion, and the bra is fabricated from an elastomeric material. The garment also includes a spine band attached to the posterior portion of the bra and fabricated from an elastomeric material. The spine band extends longitudinally across the posterior portion of the bra from a neck region of the bra toward a waist portion of the bra. In use, the spine band is positioned over a spine of a wearer and stimulates cutaneous nerve receptors in a portion of a wearer's skin underneath the spine band. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130030337 | LUMBAR SUPPORT BELT - A belt comprising an elastic band having a central portion and two end portions, wherein a cushion is fastened on the inner surface of the central portion of the band, centered relative to the transverse median axis. The cushion is in the shape of a V whereby the tip is oriented downward when the belt is worn, and has two flanges connected by a joining area. The cushion is designed and positioned so that, when the belt is worn, the free end portion of each flange bears on the corresponding iliac crest of the person, and the joining area is in contact with the area comprising the upper portion of the sacrum and the lower portion of the lumbar vertebrae. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130030338 | ADJUSTABLE LUMBO-SACRAL ORTHOSIS - A lumbo-sacral orthosis having a main body member sized to wrap substantially around a body of a wearer at the wearer's lumbar and sacral region. An outer holds the main body member at the wearer's lumbar and sacral region. An inner belt is cinched to compresses the wearer's body at the waist groove. A lumbar panel with an independently movable flexible element may be supported by the main body member. Side panels may also be supported by the main body member along with an abdominal panel which may include an independently movable lower element. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130090585 | NEUROMUSCULAR TRAINING DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention is directed to a neuromuscular training device and methods of use. The device and methods are useful for enhancing the alignment of the upper torso of a user. The device preferably includes a scapular stabilization brace combined with a waist member anchored to the lower torso. The device is preferably configured specifically to provide scapular retraction and stabilization, while providing static and dynamic neuromuscular training. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130102941 | NECK COLLAR - A neck collar interfacing with a lower edge of a helmet of a wearer. The collar includes a pad and a shell. The pad is formed of a closed-cell foam material and forms a loop to be secured about the neck of the wearer. A plurality of shell components are secured to portions of the upper face of the pad. The shell is more rigid than the pad to spread the energy of impact with a lower edge of the helmet over a larger region of the pad. The shell and pad each include a chest portion having a split for opening the pad for putting the collar on and taking it off. The shell components are discontinuous at at least one lateral portion of the pad to allow flexibility of the pad for separation of the pad at the split. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130110021 | VERTEBRA HEALTH BODY SUIT | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130116609 | SUPPORTER - A supporter includes a small number of members and has a simple fitting method. It can give an intraperitoneal pressure rise effect to a supporter wearer, attain retroflexion suppression, and stabilize the sacroiliac joint. The supporter includes a base material which is formed of a knitted fabric by warp knitting and in which a knitting direction of the knitted fabric is set to be a longitudinal direction. Stretchability in the longitudinal direction is given, while stretchability in a short direction is suppressed. It has a back-supporting section that is a central portion of the base material, projection sections provided by projecting upward both end portions disposed on both sides of the back-supporting section, and curved sections each making the vicinity of the boundary between the back-supporting section and each of the projection sections. Each curved section is curved into a shape of approximate “ | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130131567 | BACK BRACE SYSTEM - A back brace for support of a patient's back having a pair of belts that together distract the spine. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130138027 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING CONDITIONS OF THE SPINE - Systems, devices, and methods for diagnosing and treating conditions of the spine employ a garment for selectively positioning vertebrae of a spine of a supine individual, e.g., during diagnostic imaging of the spine. The garment affects movement of vertebrae that can be diagnostically correlated with incidents of back pain. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130144198 | WAIST SUPPORT WITH DISC PROTECTION BELT - Provided is a waist support with a disc protection belt having functions of strongly pulling and fixing the backbone as well as extending the backbone. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130158457 | Highly Adjustable Lumbar Brace - A back brace is designed to custom tit a wearer in a multitude of different configurations. First, the back brace could have a lumbar support that is split into upper and lower sections that are connected to a flexible joint, allowing the lumbar support to bend towards the spine of the user. The lumbar support is also generally split into left and right sections that are drawn towards one another while the joint bends towards the lumbar curve, This allows the back brace to conform to the lumbar curve of the wearer as a custom fit. Second, the brace could have optional extenders that alter the support length, width, and height of lumbar and lateral supports about the wearer. Third, the brace could have reinforcement support mechanisms that alter the rigidity of various lumbar and lateral supports about the wearer. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130172798 | ORTHOTIC DEVICE HAVING RELEASABLY ATTACHED PANEL EXTENSIONS AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - Described herein is an orthotic device and a method for using an orthotic device to provide a variable range of body support. The orthotic device can comprise a body brace, a primary body panel, and a secondary body panel configured to be releasably attached to the primary body panel. The subject invention addresses the problem of patients being required to purchase multiple orthotic devices in order to receive multiple levels of support by allowing a single orthotic device to provide a variable amount of support. In one embodiment, the variable amount of support is achieved by providing both a primary body panel and a secondary body panel, with the secondary body panel configured to be removably attached to the primary body panel. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130178774 | MULTI-STRAP LUMBAR SUPPORT DEVICE - Provided are adjustable, multi-strap lumbar support devices that may be used to provide lumbar and/or belly support for mammals having belly weight. According to non-limiting example embodiments, support or brace devices provided herein may be worn by pregnant women at various stages throughout a woman's pregnancy, and may be adjusted to naturally contour/conform to the woman's anatomy, which changes throughout pregnancy. Also provided herein are methods of preventing and/or reducing back pain in a mammal that include applying the lumbar support to a mammal as directed. Further provided are kits that include at least one multi-strap lumbar support device provided herein, which kit may optionally include instructions for proper application and/or adjustment of the multi-strap, lumbar support device. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130184625 | SPINAL ORTHOSIS - A spinal orthosis has an elongate spinal frame defining upper, middle and lower portions, and a lumbar assembly including a lumbar belt connected to the lower portion of the spinal frame. A middle bracket assembly is pivotally connected to the middle portion of the spinal frame, and a strap has a first end secured to the upper portion of the spinal frame. The strap extends from the upper portion of the frame to the middle bracket assembly with the strap redirecting from the middle bracket assembly and the second end of the strap securing to the lumbar belt. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130184626 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HUMAN TRUNK SUPPORT DEVICE - A trunk support device ( | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130197410 | SELF-ACTIVATED POSTURAL COMPLIANCE LIFT-ASSISTANCE DEVICE - The present invention preferably relates to a self-activated postural compliance lift-assistance device that puts the wearer in an increasingly supported lifting posture, thereby providing a lift-assistance device that conforms with best ergonomic practices for lifting. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130211301 | FASTENING DEVICE FOR ORTHOSES - A novel tightening device for orthoses for supporting and preserving the function of the human body, and more particularly for back orthoses surrounding the body, allows individual, segmental adjustment of the supporting action by way of individual, separate tackle assemblies. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130211302 | Sensory Motor Stimulation Garment and Method - A garment for stimulation of a wearer's sensory motor system is disclosed. The garment includes a main body portion that includes an anterior portion and a posterior portion and at least one sensory motor stimulation member associated with the main body portion. The garment is configured to be worn over at least a portion of the wearer's torso and is form-fitting when worn by the wearer. The at least one sensory motor stimulation member contacts the wearer's skin when the garment is worn and is fabricated of an elastomeric material that causes the garment to stimulate the cutaneous nerve receptors in the wearer's skin contacted by the at least one sensory motor stimulation member. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130237891 | ORTHOTIC BRACE TIGHTENING DEVICE - The invention is a back brace with a stacked pulley tightening device that allows a user to quickly, efficiently, and easily tighten the back brace around the user after the back brace is donned. The pulleys provide a mechanical advantage. Additionally, the present invention includes a segmented belt portion such that a single pulley tightening device can be used to tighten around users of any size. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130253397 | SUPPORTIVE POSTURE-ENHANCING GARMENTS - Supportive garments, particularly maternity and post-maternity garments, are provided for support and promoting good posture of a wearer. The garment covers a wearer's torso and at least an upper portion of a wearer's thighs and includes a non-stretchable posterior panel positioned to extend transversely at least over an inter scapular upper back region of a wearer and longitudinally to a wearer's waistline, and connecting across a stretchable body portion that covers a lower torso and extends along a wearer's posterior sides to a shoulder region. An embodiment suitable as a maternity garment includes an abdominal portion having a more stretchable material than surrounding areas, whereas an abdominal portion in another embodiment suitable for post-maternity or slimming supportive wear is more compressive and incorporates cellulite-reducing fibers. A shoulder support portion extends laterally and upwardly from a lower portion of the posterior panel to the shoulder region. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130253398 | Brace Installation Device - Thus this invention relates to a device, preferably hand held, designed for the installation of an adjustable tension, stretchable, brace that allows equal tension throughout the entire width of the brace during installation. The device of the invention is used in conjunction with pins that are positioned at either end of the brace and are removed when the brace is secured in position. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130253399 | Harness - A harness ( | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130261521 | LOAD CARRIER FRAME AND SYSTEM - Upper assembly including slot, hole array. Lower assembly conforming to hips. Lower assembly anchoring holes shaped/spaced as array. Lower assembly fastener hole for each slot; fastener hole having same position relative to anchoring holes as slot to array; having horizontal dimension equal to horizontal dimension of corresponding slot. Adjuster plate including anchoring points spaced as array holes. Each anchoring point dimensioned less than corresponding hole so as to fit snugly therein, and projecting a distance equal to thickness of corresponding upper and lower assembly anchoring hole. Forming an adjuster plate fastener hole for each lower assembly fastener hole. Each adjuster plate fastener hole having same position relative to anchoring points as slot to array. Releasable fastener for each lower assembly fastener hole. As assembled, fastener secures adjuster plate to upper and lower assembly such that anchoring points of adjuster plate are positioned through upper assembly and lower assembly anchoring holes. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130261522 | BACK BRACE DEVICE - The present invention is a back brace device that includes a rectangular shaped pad that has two ends, a front facing, a back facing with a lower portion that are made of a foam material with a covering, a pair of securing straps that are attached to the two ends of the pad, wherein the pair of securing straps each have a distal end that have hook and loop material disposed on the distal end of the securing straps and a hook and loop strip that is disposed across the lower back portion of the back facing of the back brace device and forms a releasable hook and loop fastener with the hook and loop material disposed on the distal ends of the securing straps anywhere along the hook and loop strip to fittingly secure the back brace device to the user. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130261523 | Conformable Back Brace - A conformable brace used for supporting both the abdomen and lower back of a wearer in preventative and treatment applications. The brace includes an abdominal support panel ( | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130281901 | BACK SUPPORT SYSTEM - A back support device including a flexible support adapted to be positioned adjacent a spine of a wearer, the flexible support extending along the spine in an “S” shape. A brace portion is coupled to the flexible support at ends of the flexible support, and is adapted to force the spring portion toward the spine as a wearer bends. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130289461 | ORTHOSIS AND ORTHOTIC METHODS FOR APPLYING LOCALIZED FORCE TO A WEARER'S BACK - An back orthosis includes a lumbar panel, a support and a pair of cinching systems between corresponding sides of the lumbar panel and the support. The lumbar panel is configured to be positioned over a portion of the back of an individual's torso (e.g., over a portion of the individual's spine, etc.) and to apply localized or focused pressure to a portion of the back. The support is configured to extend over at least a portion of the front side of the torso and to be anchored by the front side. In addition, the support may include a pair of anchors that are configured to be positioned over lateral locations on the back. Each cinching system includes one or more cords and a system of rollers, or pulleys, with a set of rollers being associated with each outer edge of the support and another set of rollers being associated with each lateral edge of the lumbar panel. The rollers may be oriented non-horizontally and, along with their corresponding cord(s), may be configured maximize the amount of leverage that may be achieved with each cinching system and, thus, maximize the amount of force that the lumbar support may apply to the back. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130296756 | POSTURE RETAINING BACK BRACE, BACKPACK STRUCTURAL SUPPORT OR BODY GARMENT - A posture support system, which may alternatively act as a structural support for a backpack and/or be incorporated in a body garment or undergarment, employs a pair of contoured cap sleeves which cradle the humeral heads so as to extend over the scapulas and down over the humerus. The forward end extends as a strap under one of the armpits and connects at its end to the top of a vertically extending central strap extending over the spine. The central strap connects to a waist encircling lumbar support strap. The posterior strap-like ends of the shoulder caps extend over the back and also connect to the top of the spinal strap. By use of adjustable connections to a central disk at the top of the back strap and elastic fabrics in the straps, the shoulders are pulled rearwardly and downwardly so that the body weight is supported over the hips. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130303955 | OFF-THE-SHELF ADJUSTABLE BRACE FOR TREATING SCOLIOSIS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - The adjustable scoliosis brace is for treating a spinal curve in a patient and includes front and back vertical support pillars each having a longitudinal connection plate including upper and lower variable connection portions, and a rotatable arm coupled to the upper variable connection portions. A girdle device is coupled to the front and back vertical support pillars. The girdle device includes waist engaging members contoured to inhibit movement of the brace on a waist of the patient, adjustable coupling features configured to couple the plurality of waist engaging members together, and variable connection features configured to couple the plurality of waist engaging members to the longitudinal connection plates. An upper thoracic pad is configured to be coupled between the rotatable arms. A lower thoracic pad is configured to be coupled between the longitudinal connection plates of the front and back vertical support pillars. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130303956 | LUMBAR SUPPORT BELT - A lumbar support belt has a dorsal plate, first and second half-belts, and a device for adjusting the pressure exerted by the belt on the dorsolumbar region of the patient. The dorsal plate has lateral extensions including a lower edge shaped to bear against the patient's iliac crests. The device includes first and second tightening straps secured to a distal end of a respective half-belt and received through a respective second free buckle. The first and second tightening straps are intended to be stacked on the lateral extensions of the plate against the patient's lumbar-abdominal region. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130331755 | ORTHOTIC LUMBAR SUPPORT BELT - The present invention relates to an orthotic lumbar support garment intended to be worn under a patient's clothing and affixed around the abdomen of the patient generally positioned above the patient's hips. The orthotic lumbar support garment of the present invention is in the form of a belt-like apparatus which is configured to prevent, restrict or reduce the motions which would aggravate various spinal conditions existing in a patient, such as spondylolithesis (LS), spondylosis, or a slipped disk condition, by applying lateral pressure to the spine from the abdomen through conformable chambers disposed on the belt adjacent the patient's abdomen. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130331756 | JoJo Vest - The JoJo Vest is a patient aid to be worn by a person. It has no moving parts and is made of 100% pre-washed cotton, with three adjustable plastic buckles/fasteners down the front that guarantee a proper fit. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130345612 | AUTOMATED ORTHOTIC DEVICE WITH TREATMENT REGIMEN AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - An automated orthotic device with a treatment regimen and a method for using an automated orthotic device with a treatment regimen to provide a plurality of prescribed tension settings. The orthotic device may comprise a body brace, a controller, a data storage means, and a communication means to address the problem of patients being required to visit the physician's office every time an adjustment must be made in the prescribed tension setting in their automated orthotic device. In one embodiment, a plurality of prescribed tension settings in the automated orthotic device are sorted so that as the patient's condition improves, the next prescribed tension setting in the treatment regimen may be applied. In another embodiment, the physician is allowed to edit or supplement a patient's treatment regimen remotely by connecting to the automated orthotic device over a network. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140018715 | SPINAL ORTHOSIS - A spinal orthosis has an elongate and substantially rigid spinal frame having upper, middle and lower portions, and a lumbar assembly connected to the lower portion of the spinal frame. A strap assembly secures to an upper portion of the spinal frame and is adjustably secured to the lumbar assembly. An elastic strap has a first end secured to the spinal frame and a second end adjustably securing to the lumbar assembly. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140024988 | Orthopedic Back Support System - The present invention teaches a back support system for providing posture and orthopedic benefits to the user, comprising, in combination, a frontal support member, a rear support member, and at least one adjustable triple ply belting or strap formed to provide with an intermediary member a triple ply construction. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140039370 | ORTHOPEDIC CLAVICLE BRACE - An easily-accessible, self-adjustable orthopedic clavicle brace and method of use for preventing and treating damage to the clavicle. The brace supports the shoulder region of a user's body during the healing or mending of an injured, dislocated, fractured or broken clavicle. The device uses a simple coupling means located towards the front of the user to allow for easy accessibility by the user for self-application, self-adjustment, and self-removal of the brace without having to rely on assistance by a second party. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140039371 | ACTIVE EXOSKELETAL SPINAL ORTHOSIS AND METHOD OF ORTHOTIC TREATMENT - An active exoskeletal spinal orthosis that can reduce the spinal compression and muscle effort involved in resisting gravitational bending moments. The spinal orthosis includes upper and lower members that fit around the body in the area of the spine. Actuators extend between the upper and lower members. By applying a corrective moment, a distraction force, or both to a user via the actuators, the spinal orthosis allows for supported multi-planar maneuverability within a set range of motion. A controller activates the actuators based on sensor feedback that is indicative of pressure or some other sensed physical parameter related to the bending moment. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140052038 | SACROILIAC BELT AND COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - A sacroiliac belt with a non-elastic inner belt to wrap around the user's hips and an elastic outer belt to wrap from the back to opposite sides of the inner belt. Non-cinchable hook and loop fastener construction is used to secure the inner and outer belts in position. The inner belt includes an inside elastomeric foam layer with open-cell frictional gripping surface, a non-elastic outside layer of loop material, and a hook tab for engaging the loop material to close the belt. The inner belt may be established with a non-elastic composite foam-fabric structure comprising a bi-laminate of the foam and elastic fabric, and a strip of loop material secured lengthwise onto the fabric side of the bi-laminate. The outer belt includes an elastic strip and hook tabs for connecting to the strip of loop material. The non-elastic composite foam-fabric may be used in other orthopedic braces and supports. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140058306 | ADJUSTABLE LENGTH ORTHOTIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - Described herein is an adjustable length orthotic device and a method for adjusting the length of said orthotic device. The adjustable length orthotic device can comprise a center brace segment having first and second pockets, and first and second end pieces for inserting into the first and second pockets, respectively. The subject invention addresses the problem of a patient being unable to adjust the length of his or her orthotic device in response to changes in the patient's size. The subject invention also addresses the problem of prior art adjustable length orthotic devices that are either overly complicated and cumbersome or have securing means on the outside of the brace that may snag on foreign objects, causing the brace to become undone or causing further injury to the patient. In one embodiment, the length of the orthotic device is adjusted by securing the two end segments inside the two pockets. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140058307 | ADJUSTABLE BACK BRACE - A back brace including a back panel, opposed adjustable belt members for encircling a user's abdomen, and at least one dynamic tension strap for applying an adjustable amount of compressive force. The back brace includes a pair of attachment flaps fixedly joined to opposite sides of the back panel. the attachment flaps and belt members have complementary fasteners for mating in a plurality of longitudinal positions to allow adjustment of the belt's length for a broad range of abdomen sizes. The back panel may support a cinch point, and the dynamic tensioning system may include a strap looped through the cinch point and securable to a belt member to apply adjustably compressive force. The cinch points may be supported on straps adjustably fastenable to the back panel in a plurality of relative longitudinal positions to allow for adjustment of dynamic tensioning straps' length for a broad range of abdomen sizes. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140066828 | BACK SUPPORT VEST - A back support vest may include a vest body having a bottom portion, a front portion, a rear inner portion, a rear outer portion, a first side and a second side. The first side may have an arm hole and the second side may have an arm hole. A plurality of padding may be attached to the rear inner portion of the vest body. The vest body may be tightened by a tightening component attached to the rear outer portion of the vest body. A closing component may be attached to the front portion of the vest body. The back support vest may comprise a fastener attached below the arm hole on the first side of the vest body down to the bottom portion of the vest body. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140074003 | Posture and Lifting Orthotic - The present invention describes an orthotic back brace. The device comprises a shoulder posture strap that is attached to a system of pulleys. The pulley system tightens straps around the shoulders of the user when the user leans forward, thereby preventing this form of motion, and instead making the user bend at the knees. The device can be utilized to prevent back injuries, to support the back, and promote proper posture, which can cut down on back related injuries in the workplace. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140081189 | PANEL ATTACHMENT AND CIRCUMFERENCE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEMS FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - A spinal orthosis includes posterior panels arranged with a flat spinal curvature to create a reverse three-point pressure system to the spine. The reverse three-point pressure system relieves pressure on the posterior side of the vertebrae beneficial for certain indications. Various arrangements allow for securing the posterior panel to the spinal orthosis. The spinal orthosis includes a belt member length adjustment system including belt members having end portions reducible in length and a belt panel adapted to secure to the end portion of the belt member reduced in length to form at least in part a belt circumference of the spinal orthosis. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140081190 | FLEXIBLE BRACES, CASTS AND DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DESIGNING AND FABRICATING - A custom device and method for fabricating the custom device includes marking a body with reference points and/or other indicators. Multiple images of the body from multiple angles are then obtained. The images are used to determine the contours of the body and the other markings are located and used to design the custom device. The custom device can be fabricated as a single piece structure or in multiple pieces that are assembled to complete the custom device. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140100500 | TORSO COMPRESSION MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD - A torso compression medical device allows selectively applied compressive torso support to alleviate chest pain. The device includes a flexible band of material having a width of at least several inches and a length sufficient to extend substantially around the person's torso, with handles on ends of the band positioned adjacent the person's hands. The handles can be grasped by the person and biased to selectively generate compression forces on the person's torso from wrapping tension on the band of material. Cushions on the band distribute forces from the tensioned band onto the person's torso. Related methods of use are disclosed, including wearing the device as a garment. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140100501 | Hyperextension Brace - A posture correction brace for a person has a tightening mechanism that allows a user to pull a cord to pull down on the back of a pair of shoulder straps, thereby pulling the shoulders back to correct the person's posture. The front ends of the shoulder straps are typically also attached to the back of the wearer, to help the posture correction brace pull the shoulders back as the shoulder straps tighten. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140121578 | Adjustable Waist Pad - An adjustable waist pad ( | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140128788 | SUPPORT - A support for the trunk or a limb or joint of a human or animal comprises a first band having first and second end portions with respective fasteners which can be fastened together to fix the band in a loop around the trunk or a limb or joint and at least one pad located inwardly of the first band for engaging a surface portion of the trunk or a limb or joint. The second band has a portion located inwardly of the first band and supports said at least one pad for movement independently of the first band when the first band is fixed to apply pressure to said surface portion. An adjustment means is connected to the second band and extends from an inner side to an outer side of the first band to allow operation outwardly of the first band when the first band is fixed for adjusting the position of said at least one pad. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140135672 | ORTHOPEDIC BACK BRACE - Orthopedic braces and associated methods are described for treatment of lower back injuries and chronic back pain. An orthopedic brace may include a pair of back panels, a pair of front panels, and a closure system. A lateral end of each front panel is releasably coupleable to a lateral end of each back panel at a desired angle. A ventral end of each front panel includes an attachment provision configured to allow one of the front panels to releasably attach to the other of the front panels generally over an abdomen of a wearer. The brace also includes a pocket on the ventral end of at least one of the front panels, the pocket configured to temporarily receive a hand of the wearer to aid in donning the orthopedic brace. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140135673 | LUMBAR SUPPORT SYSTEM - A lumbar support system includes a support element, incorporated in or used in conjunction with a radiation protective apron or another article of clothing. The support element may be held in place in a user or wearer's lumbosacral region using a strap or belt-like member that is connected thereto or wrapped around the apron or other article of clothing, to apply a force external to a user or wearer to enhance lumbosacral support. The support element may be movably mounted on a bracket or be otherwise adjustable to allow its position to be shifted if desired. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140142485 | BACK BRACE WITH AUTOMATIC SENSING AND ADJUSTMENT - An improved back brace apparatus employs sensors to automatically change the support provided to the back of a human torso. The sensors can detect the user changing position from a standing position to a bending position and the back brace apparatus automatically responds by increasing the support provided to the back of the user's torso. As the user returns to a standing position, the sensors detect the change and the back brace responds by automatically reducing the support provided to the back of the user's torso. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140155796 | BACK BRACE TYPE SURGERY POSITIONING APPARATUS AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - A back brace type surgery positioning apparatus is provided, which includes a back brace, a positioning mechanism and an operation-assisting member. The back brace has a main board configured to be disposed on the back of a patient, an abdomen pressing board configured to be disposed on the abdomen of the patient, a plurality of positioning members for connecting the main board and the abdomen pressing board, and a positioning base board disposed on the main board. The positioning mechanism is connected to the positioning base board and has a support rack, and first and second rotating arms pivotally mounted to and rotatable relatively to the support rack, and the second rotating arm is configured to secure a surgical tool in place. The operation-assisting member is fastened by the first and second rotating arms and configured to adjust the direction and position of the surgical tool. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140155797 | Reversibly Engaged Force-controlled Buckle and Pelvic Ring Support Device Incorporating Such a Buckle - A belt-like hip-girdling pelvic sling device for maintaining a desired amount of tension surrounding a person's hips and pelvis to securely support and stabilize a fractured pelvis, including a force-controlled buckle that automatically latches to control the tension and that includes a releasable latching mechanism. The latching mechanism maintains engagement of the buckle with a strap at the required position of the strap with respect to the buckle. The latching mechanism includes a movable member of the buckle that is moved to and latched in a position in which the buckle engages the strap, once a desired amount of tension is reached, limiting and maintaining the required tension. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140155798 | THORACIC LUMBAR SACRAL ORTHOSIS - A thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis includes an upper body support for use with a torso orthosis. The upper body support has an anterior assembly including an anterior plate secured to the torso orthosis, a sternal assembly connected to the anterior plate, and a pectoral assembly connected to the sternal assembly. A posterior assembly is connected to the torso orthosis and is connected to the pectoral assembly by at least one strap. The sternal assembly has at least one pivot point arranged to pivot the sternal assembly relative to the anterior plate. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140180186 | POSTURE-DEPENDENT ACTIVE TORSO SUPPORT - An active torso support that controls force applied to one or more portions of a torso of a subject in response to detected posture of the subject is described. The active torso support includes one or more elements for applying force to the torso of the subject, positioned on the torso of the subject by a positioning element, which may include a belt, for example. Posture of the subject can be determined at least in part from a height measurement. In some aspects posture may be determined in part from additional measurements, e.g., inclination or force. For example, the torso support can be a back brace for providing support to the back of a subject to limit or prevent injury or discomfort. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140188023 | Adjustable Circumferential Length Lumbar Sacral Brace - An adjustable length brace includes an elongate body encircling portion having a free end having an adjustable length; and an end portion releasably attachable to the free end of the body encircling portion. The length of the brace may be adjusted by adjusting the length of the body encircling portion by adjusting the length of the free end of the body encircling portion, and connecting the end portion to the free end of the body encircling portion to adjust the length of the brace. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140200496 | POSITION SENSING ACTIVE TORSO SUPPORT - An active torso support includes multiple force applying elements for applying force to selected regions of a torso of a subject, to reduce or prevent injury or discomfort, under the control of control circuitry on the torso support. Target regions for application of force are selected by detecting the position of a landmark in or on the torso of the subject relative to a portion of the torso support, and selecting one or more force applying elements closest to the target region. Force can be applied according to spatial or temporal patterns, selected in response to user input or detected motion or activity of the subject. Related devices and methods are described. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140200497 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF THE BACK - In an embodiment, an orthopedic device in the form of a lumbar support includes first and second elongate belt members, an anatomically shaped plate, and a closure system connecting the belt members to the plate. The closure system is arranged to move the belt members relative to the plate, and connects to the belt members via a flexible belt attachment which removably secures to the belt members. The closure system includes tensioning elements corresponding to the belt members, and a pulley system connecting to the tensioning elements. The closure system is slidably mounted to the plate and arranged to the belt members relative to the plate between opposed linear directions. The plate has various contours which provide pressure distribution over a lumbar region of a back. Anatomically shaped and resiliently formed handles secure to the tensioning elements and the belt members. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140213950 | BELT FOR RELIEVING BACK PAIN - Disclosed herein is a belt for relieving back pain. The belt includes a belt part which is wrapped around a waist of a user, snap buttons which are provided on an inner circumferential surface of the belt part at positions spaced apart, and a support rod coupled to at least one selected from among the snap buttons in such a way that the support rod is oriented perpendicular to the belt part. The support rod includes a cylindrical body that has on an outer circumferential surface thereof snap buttons, and a filler charged into the cylindrical body. The snap buttons of the support rod include snap buttons which are arranged in a longitudinal direction on the cylindrical body so that the support rod can also be horizontally fastened to the belt part. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140221892 | MATERNITY SUPPORT BELT - A maternity support belt includes a curved support edge matching the female pelvic curve to support a gravid abdomen. The support belt has an elongated shape and is sized and configured to wrap around the periphery of a pregnant female. The maternity belt includes a lumbosacral supporting section that applies a compressive force against the lumbosacralportion of the wearer's back, and a pair of gravid abdominal support sections on opposite lateral sides of the lumbosacral supporting section and contiguous thereto. The gravid abdominal support sections adjustably overlap and connect to each other on the wearer's front side. The maternity support belt is formed of a rayon from bamboo material, which is wicking and thermo-regulatory. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140221893 | DORSAL LUMBAR EXTENSION BRACE WITH TENSIONING SYSTEM - A spinal brace having a waist or abdominal portion, a dorsal lumbar insert, shoulder straps, and one or more cable tensioning systems that enables a user to tighten the waist or abdominal portion while at the same time tightening the shoulder straps to encourage extension. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140249459 | SUPPORT DRESSING - A support dressing comprises a conformable material that is capable of conforming to a body part when secured thereto; an adhesive for releasably securing the dressing to said body part; and at least one resilient component that has greater stiffness than the flexible material. It is particularly useful in preventing or reducing undesired torsion, for example, for the neck. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140276305 | Anti-Twist Mechanism for a Mechanical Advantage Tensioning Device on an Orthosis - An orthosis is provided having a mechanical advantage tensioning device with an anti-twist mechanism. The anti-twist mechanism includes first and second anti-twist members which have a reduced degree of pliability to resist twisting of the orthosis about the mechanical advantage tensioning device. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140276306 | PHYSICAL THERAPY SUPPORT DEVICE AND HARNESS - A harness assembly for suspending a user. The assembly includes a support. The support includes a back plate having a shape corresponding to a user's back for supporting the user's back in a predetermined configuration. A torso connector is fastened to the support for engaging the user's torso and releasably fastening the support to the user's torso adjacent the user's back. A leg loop is connected to the support. The leg loop is sized for surrounding the user's leg to fasten the support to the user's leg. The assembly includes a suspender that is extendable outward from the support for suspending the user fastened to the support. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140276307 | ORTH0PIC BELT WITH MAGNETS - An orthopedic pad for wearing about the lumbar region of a user and comprising a smoothly contoured body having a template surface bounded by an upper margin and a lower margin. The orthopedic pad includes a central trough portion extending between said upper and lower margins for accommodating the spinal processes of a wearer when the orthopedic pad is pressed against the lumbar region. The orthopedic pad includes two raised plateau regions flanking the central trough portion for contacting the erector spinae muscles of the wearer to provide support therefor. The central trough and the plateau form a smoothly curving surface approximating the lordotic curve of a wearer to assist maintaining spinal posture. The orthopedic pad includes a magnetic pad formed of one or more magnets containing one or more concentric circle partitions conforming to the contoured template surface and extending between the margins and extending over the central trough and the two raised plateau regions to provide a therapeutic magnetic field to the lumbar region. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140276308 | Distraction and Mobility Back Support - A back support device is provided herein. The device is configured to support a portion of a burden or load that would otherwise be borne by a user's spinal column and abdomen. The device includes an upper component that is dimensioned to be worn around the torso of the user, and a lower component that is dimensioned to be worn around the user's hips and waistline. The device further comprises a plurality of medial elements. Each medial element is operatively connected to the upper and lower compartments so that each medial element may support a portion of the burden, thereby transferring the burden from the upper component to the lower component. The medial elements provide support and simultaneous freedom of movement by providing a lifting distraction support upon the spinal column and abdomen. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140288474 | Supporter - A supporter includes a body section having a back-contact section, a first auxiliary band section of which one end is fixed to the top end of a left side of the back-contact section and the other end is fixed to the bottom end of a right side of the back-contact section, a second auxiliary band section forming a pair with the first auxiliary band section, a first ring arranged to slide between the one end and the other end of the first auxiliary band section, a second ring forming a pair with the first ring, a first adjustment band section of which one end is fixed to loops on a right end side of the body section and the other end can be fastened to loops on the right end side of the body section, and a second adjustment band section forming a pair with the first adjustment band section. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140296759 | Orthotic Device And Method Of Making An Orthotic Device - An orthotic device ( | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140303535 | Posture Correction Girdle and the Method of Correcting Spinal Deformity - A posture correction girdle comprises a body wrapping shell, a plurality of pockets and a plurality of paddings is disclosed. The paddings are configured to be inserted into pockets at predetermined positions. Thereby, when the posture correction girdle is worn by the user, pressure is exerted onto a corresponding predetermined section of the user's spine for posture correction purpose. The posture correction girdle further comprises a pair of elastic shoulder straps, an elastic waist strap and a plurality of elongated bones to provide additional support to the user's spine. A micro-system comprising a processor, an output device and a plurality of sensors can also be embedded into the posture correction girdle to provide information regarding the efficiency of the posture correction girdle and the progression of the treatment. Such information is provided to the users using the output device. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140303536 | Segmented Orthosis with a Pulley Mechanism for Fitting Adjustment - A segmented lumbosacral orthosis with two side members conjoined by a cord threaded through an array of seamless tubes that are independently mounted and swivel from an axis point proximal to the end points of each tube. Each tube array is housed in a mounting bracket made from a continuous piece of material folded over to form a gap in between two sides. Each mounting bracket is attached to a side member by sliding a pin along the folded edge of the bracket through knuckles (or loops) attached to the side member similar to a hinge. A removable posterior member is connected to each posterior end of the side members using an elastic material that expands and contracts in parity with the mechanical advantage closure system. The removable posterior panel is designed to hold a rigid or semi-rigid insert stored in three separate sections: one in a center compartment juxtaposed by one on each side that sway along a vertical axis. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140303537 | KIT FOR CREATING A LUMBAR SUPPORT BELT - The kit for creating a lumbar support belt includes a dorsal element intended to be placed against the lumbar region of an individual, and comprising reinforcing members; a set of strips of elastic textile that can be positioned around the lower part of the trunk of the individual and comprises assembly means able to collaborate removably with complementary assembly means formed on the dorsal element. Each of the strips has a certain number of structural characteristics, with at least one structural characteristic differing from one strip to another within the set of strips. The kit makes it possible to create a lumbar support girdle comprising the dorsal element and a single strip chosen from the set of strips according to the structural characteristic desired. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140309570 | Chest Brace - A chest brace comprising a mouldable thermoplastics pressure plate with an adjustable waist strap and adjustable cross over shoulder straps whereby the straps are adjusted so that the plate transmits an antero-posterior force to the chest of the patient. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140309571 | Lumbar Belt with Pockets which Facilitate Installation - The present invention provides methods to facilitate installation of a lumbar belt. The methods involve looping a belt around a person's abdomen. The belt provides a pocket on each end of the belt to allow the user easier application and tightening of the belt. In the preferred embodiment, each pocket is divided into two sections-thumb pocket and linger pocket. The user places one hand located within its corresponding pocket around the abdomen positioning the belt. The user then places the other hand located in its corresponding pocket over to meet the hand on the abdomen. The belt then is secured and remains in position around the abdomen. A cover panel also may be provided as a part of the belt to allow convenient access to a person's lumbar area. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140316319 | PELVIC COMPRESSION POSITIONING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A pelvic compression positioning device and method are provided. The pelvic compression device comprises an extension handle, a friction shield attached to the extension handle, the friction shield being releasably connected to a bracing portion of an orthotic device, wherein, the extension handle and the friction shield are slid underneath a fractured body part of a patient without substantially moving the fractured body part. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140330186 | EXTERNAL SENSOR-BASED CONTROL OF ACTIVE TORSO SUPPORT - An active torso support is described. The active torso support may be, for example, an active back brace, and may include one or multiple force applying elements that apply force to localized regions of the torso of a subject. Force applying elements are controlled based upon detection of posture or activity of the subject with a sensor system located at a distance from the active torso support. A signal indicative of posture or activity of the subject is transmitted to the active torso support. In various aspects, the system may include a base station and/or a network of computing devices in communication with the active torso support. Related methods and systems are also described. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140330187 | Scoliosis Brace - A brace comprises a belt and removably attachable vertical strut(s). Each vertical strut can comprise one or more of a strut(s), thoracic pad(s), hip pad(s), lumbar support pad(s), chest support pad(s), de-rotation pad(s), or any other component suitable to assist or restrict movement of a wearer's body, reduce or apply a force to a wearer's body, correct the shape of a wearer's body, reduce pain, or provide support to a wearer's body. It is contemplated that each component can be removable or adjustable from a vertical strut or belt. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140336555 | POSTURE CORRECTION REMINDER - A wearable apparatus is configured to be worn by an individual and includes left and right shoulder loops which are connected through intermediate strap segments to at least one connector. The wearable apparatus further includes at least one bottom strap connected to the at least one connector and configured with a fastener that may be used to reversibly mount the bottom strap to the beltline of the wearer. The apparatus is configured such that if the wearer slouches forward the apparatus provides a force reminding the individual to maintain proper posture. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140336556 | POSTURE SUPPORT GARMENT - Disclosed is a posture support garment. The posture support garment can be designed to use an elastic tension fabric that provides tension on the left sleeve and right sleeve of the posture support garment. The tension created can pull the back of the left sleeve and the right sleeve inwards towards the middle of the wearer of the posture support garment's back. This, in turn, can cause the wearer's shoulders to be pulled back and upwards, thus stretching the wearer's chest and shoulder muscles while also relieving tension on the wearer's back and neck muscles. This can help reverse the effects of repetitive poor posture as well as the physical pains associated with poor posture. The elastic tension fabric can be concealed beneath a back panel to the posture support garment which allows the elastic tension fabric to stretch and contract without affecting the appearance of the back panel. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140364784 | TIME-BASED CONTROL OF ACTIVE TOSO SUPPORT - An active torso support is described which is capable of applying force to a torso of a subject with controlled delay and/or duration, in response to user input, sensed events, or signals from a timing device, for example. Sensed events can include, but are not limited to changes in gait, posture, or activity of the subject. Related methods and systems are described. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140364785 | APPARATUS FOR STABILIZATION OF PELVIC FRACTURES - An apparatus for stabilization of pelvic fractures comprising a stationary pad member, an adjustable pad member, and two trochanter pads. The stationary pas member comprises a cross-member with a rack gear. The adjustable pad assembly is configured to slide laterally on the cross-member so that the distance between the first and second trochanter pads is adjustable. The invention further comprises a torque release clutch that is configured to cause the retaining pawl gear tooth to disengage from the rack gear teeth when a certain force is applied to the torque release clutch. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140364786 | Universally adjustable lumbar brace - A modular lumbar belt system has left and right belt sections arranged to be joined at their distal ends adjacent a patient's lumbar region with their proximal ends wrapped around his/her waist and secured together. The belt sections are formed with vertically oriented segments adapted to be selectively folded back against each other to adjust the length of the sections and thereby accommodate the waist sizes of a large population of patients. A conventional pulley-cord-tightening system allows the user to tighten the belt sections once the proximal ends are secured together. Modularity is achieved by providing 1) a lumbar support member which can be secured to the distal ends of the belt sections and detached when no longer needed and 2) lateral support members releasably secured to the belt sections about midway between the proximal and distal ends thereof. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140364787 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ANALGESIC IMMOBILIZATION OF FRACTURED RIBS | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140371646 | CONVERTIBLE ORTHOTIC BRACE - The present invention includes an orthotic brace which offers advantages in being able to be adjusted to fit the small of the back of a specific wearer, and may be altered to be converted from a smaller LSB-type brace or a larger LSO-type brace, and may have optional ventral supports removably attachable thereto. The present invention also includes a thoraco-lumbo-sacral orthopedic (TSLO) brace variant featuring a supplementary sternal support adapted for ease of donning and removal once its strap system is fitted to the wearer. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140371647 | Orthopedic Back Support System - The present invention teaches a back support system for providing posture and orthopedic benefits to the user, comprising, in combination, a frontal support member, a rear support member, and at least one adjustable triple ply belting or strap formed to provide with an intermediary member a triple ply construction. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140378882 | Trunk Supporting Exoskeleton and Method of Use - An exoskeleton (100) includes two torque generators ( | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150018736 | Scoliosis Brace - A brace comprises a belt and removably attachable vertical strut(s). Each vertical strut can comprise one or more of a strut(s), thoracic pad(s), hip pad(s), lumbar support pad(s), chest support pad(s), de-rotation pad(s), or any other component suitable to assist or restrict movement of a wearer's body, reduce or apply a force to a wearer's body, correct the shape of a wearer's body, reduce pain, or provide support to a wearer's body. It is contemplated that each component can be removable or adjustable from a vertical strut or belt. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150032040 | Garment-Based System, Construction, and Method for Controllably Bracing a Knee - A garment-based system, construction and method controls knee brace displacement relative to a brace-outfitted lower extremity. The garment-based system includes or is cooperable with a knee brace, a waist-encircling anchor structure, an anchor-to-brace tether structure, and certain tether-to-brace attachment structures. The waist-encircling anchor structure is receivable about a user's waist and fixable in a transverse anchor plane. The inelastic anchor-to-brace tether structure is fastened to the waist-encircling anchor structure and extends in a first direction orthogonal to the transverse anchor plane. The tether-to-brace attachment structure(s) fasten the knee brace to the anchor-to-brace tether structure, and are immovable in the first direction. The anchor structure, the tether structure, and the attachment structure together function to control knee brace displacement relative to the lower extremity for maintaining the a brace-based pivot axis in proper anatomical alignment with the variable knee axis. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150080778 | BACK POSTURE STRAIGHTENING DEVICE - A back posture straightening device includes an elastic cable having two end portions secured together to form an endless loop, and a retainer bridge engaged between two segments of the elastic cable for separating the segments of the elastic cable from each other and for forming an eight (8)-shaped structure for the back posture straightening device and for engaging onto shoulder portions of a user, the retainer bridge includes a base element and an adjustable element engaged with the segments of the elastic cable, and the base element and the adjustable element are adjustable relative to each other for adjusting a distance between the segments of the elastic cable. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150094632 | APPARATUS FOR SACRO-LUMBAR BACK SUPPORT, REDUCTION OF LOAD ON VERTEBRAE DISCS AND STIMULATION OF CIRCULATION AND MUSCLES THROUGH AXIAL TENSIONING EXERCISES - The invention is directed to the combination of orthopedic back support and physical exercise devices that provide comfort, support and stabilization of the spinal system. More particularly, it contributes to means for developing the musculature of the lower back, spinal cord and upper body by application of axial tensioning to unload compressive forces on the spine, thus allowing improved circulation to the discs and stimulation of the muscles. As a preventive exercise it helps avoid back problems, but when pain occurs, the invention helps relieve pain, improve comfort and provides rehabilitation of the back to a healthier state under self administration. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150094633 | POSTURE BRACE WITH BODY ALIGNMENT CAPACITY - Provided herein is a posture brace with back alignment capacity for improving the posture of a user. The posture brace comprises: an alignment holder for an alignment element and a base element. The alignment holder is attached to the base element, and the alignment holder is configured to position the alignment element for body alignment when the user wears the posture brace. Also provided are system and methods for using the same. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150094634 | THORACIC LUMBAR SACRAL POSTURE GARMENT DEVICE - High friction scapular retraction straps for application directly to the tops of the respective shoulders of a patient and connected with tension straps to draw the gripper straps and, consequently, the shoulders rearwardly, and including fasteners to fasten to a garment worn by the patient to hold the shoulders rearward. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150105710 | UPPER BODY POSTURE CORRECTOR ASSEMBLY - The present invention pertains to a posture correcting assembly comprising a first strap with a first loop, a first band and a first attachment point; and a second strap with a second loop, a second band and a second attachment point, wherein the first loop hangs from a first shoulder of the user's body, the second loop hangs from a second shoulder of the users body, the first band wraps posteriorly around the user's body, the second band wraps posteriorly around the user's body, and the first attachment point and the second attachment point interconnect at the anterior side of the user's body. The present invention also pertains to a method for placing the fore mentioned posture correcting assembly on a user's body. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150112239 | ADJUSTABLE LUMBO-SACRAL ORTHOSIS - A lumbo-sacral orthosis having a main body member sized to wrap substantially around a body of a wearer at the wearer's lumbar and sacral region. An outer holds the main body member at the wearer's lumbar and sacral region. An inner belt is cinched to compresses the wearer's body at the waist groove. A lumbar panel with an independently movable flexible element may be supported by the main body member. Side panels may also be supported by the main body member along with an abdominal panel which may include an indepedently movable lower element. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150119779 | POSTURE LOOP - A posture loop includes an elastic cable having two end portions secured together to form an endless loop, and a retainer bridge engaged between two segments of the elastic cable for separating the segments of the elastic cable from each other and for forming an eight (8)-shaped structure for the posture loop and for engaging onto shoulder portions of a user, a buckle is secured to the first end portion of the elastic cable, and a latch is secured to the second end portion of the elastic cable, and the latch is engageable with the buckle for securing the first end portion and the second end portion of the elastic cable together in order to form an endless loop. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150119780 | Feedback System For Brace-Based Equipment - A system and method for measuring and/or monitoring compliance and/or quality of brace usage is provided that includes one or more straps, one or more assemblies interacting with the one or more straps, and measurement mechanism(s) associated with the strap/assembly combination to generate information related to compliance and/or quality of brace usage. The systems and methods may be retrofit to existing scoliosis braces and may be used to transmit information to remote devices and/or processors. In addition, information concerning compliance and/or quality of brace usage may be communicated to a user and/or health care provider(s), e.g., through one or more signaling elements such as aural, visual and/or haptic signaling elements associated with the at least one assembly. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150126918 | UNIVERSAL SPINE BRACE WITH CABLE TENSIONING SYSTEM - An adjustable and tensionable spinal brace, including a pair of conformable waist belt and a cable tensioning system releasably and adjustably attachable to the waist belt. The cable tensioning system includes at least one cable, a pair of cable spreaders, and one or more cable take-ups. The waist belt is initially snugly installable around the waist of the user by overwrapping the anterior ends, with portions of the cable tensioning system adjacent the spine of the user. The cable tensioning system is operable to enable micro adjustment of compressive forces applied via the brace to impart a desired compression or tension about the waist of the user. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150133841 | POSTURE LOOP - A posture loop includes an elastic band or cable having two end portions, a retainer bridge having a bar, the elastic cable includes an intermediate portion engaged with one end portion of the bar, and the end portions of the elastic cable are engaged with the other end portion of the bar, and two buckle members are attached to the end portions of the elastic cable for adjustably coupling the end portions of the elastic cable to the other end portion of the bar and for forming an eight (8)-shaped structure for the posture loop and for engaging onto shoulder portions of a user, The buckle members each include two grooves formed by a rib for engaging with the end portions of the elastic cable respectively. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150133842 | TENSIONING SYSTEM FOR DORSAL ORTHOPEDIC SUPPORTS FOR THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN - A system for tensioning straps applied to dorsal orthopedic supports used to support and restrain the vertebral column, said orthoses consisting of a semirigid bar ( | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150133843 | ORTHOPEDIC BACK SUPPORT OR VERTEBRAL COLUMN BRACE | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150141891 | BODY SUPPORT CAPABLE OF SENSING TENSION APPLIED THERETO - A body support includes a binder and a fixing segment. The binder has a left band, a right band, and an adjusting strip between the left and right bands. The left band includes a first fastener. The right band includes a second and a third fastener. When the second fastener is attached to the first fastener, the binder is positioned around a wearer's waist. The fixing segment includes a fourth fastener at its front end attached to the third fastener of the binder, and has its rear end deposited on the adjusting strip of the binder for lengthening the adjusting strip so as to adjust the level of constriction generated by the binder. The fixing segment is equipped with a tension sensor, so a care giver helping a wearer with the body support can properly adjust the tension applied to the fixing segment, thereby ensuring the wearer's wearing comfort. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150141892 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF THE BACK - In an embodiment, an orthopedic device in the form of a lumbar support includes first and second elongate belt members, an anatomically shaped plate, and a closure system connecting the belt members to the plate. The closure system is arranged to move the belt members relative to the plate, and connects to the belt members via a flexible belt attachment which removably secures to the belt members. The closure system includes tensioning elements corresponding to the belt members, and a pulley system connecting to the tensioning elements. The closure system is slidably mounted to the plate and arranged to the belt members relative to the plate between opposed linear directions. The plate has various contours which provide pressure distribution over a lumbar region of a back. Anatomically shaped and resiliently formed handles secure to the tensioning elements and the belt members. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150148727 | LOW-PROFILE, POSTURAL CORRECTIVE GARMENT FOR THERAPEUTIC RELIEF OF LOW BACK PAIN AND MECHANICAL LUMBAR DISORDERS - Postural corrective device including a flexible back support system incorporated into a body suit that trains self-corrective habits through proprioceptive feedback, offering gentle reminders to create awareness of what the wearer's body is doing. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150290019 | Highly Adjustable Lumbar Brace - A back brace is designed to custom fit a wearer in a multitude of different configurations. First, the back brace could have a lumbar support that is split into upper and lower sections that are connected to a flexible joint, allowing the lumbar support to bend towards the spine of the user. The lumbar support is also generally split into left and right sections that are drawn towards one another while the joint bends towards the lumbar curve. This allows the back brace to conform to the lumbar curve of the wearer as a custom fit. Second, the brace could have optional extenders that alter the support length, width, and height of lumbar and lateral supports about the wearer. Third, the brace could have reinforcement support mechanisms that alter the rigidity of various lumbar and lateral supports about the wearer. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150297387 | ORTHOSIS FOR DEFORMITY CORRECTION - Disclosed are systems and methods correction of spinal deformity that overcome current limitations by utilizing a dynamic, multi-segment torso orthosis that allows motion during wear. The disclosed embodiments utilize a series of elastically coupled segments that conform to the circumference of the torso of a patient. Adjustable elastic coupling mechanisms are utilized to create and alter forces and moments that are applied to the torso through the segments. These elastic coupling mechanisms also allows each circumferential segment to move relative to the other segments giving the brace dynamic capability. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150313745 | SYSTEM FOR INFORMATIONAL MAGNETIC FEEDBACK IN ADJUSTABLE IMPLANTS - According to some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for non-invasively detecting the force generated by a non-invasively adjustable implantable medical device and/or a change in dimension of a non-invasively adjustable implantable medical device. Some of the systems include a non-invasively adjustable implant, which includes a driven magnet, and an external adjustment device, which includes one or more driving magnets and one or more Hall effect sensors. The Hall effect sensors of the external adjustment device are configured to detect changes in the magnetic field between the driven magnet of the non-invasively adjustable implant and the driving magnet(s) of the external adjustment device. Changes in the magnetic fields may be used to calculate the force generated by and/or a change in dimension of the non-invasively adjustable implantable medical device. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150328035 | Variable Pressure Upper Torso Braces and Methods Related Thereto - Upper torso braces to correct deformities in the upper torso of a patient are provided. The upper torso braces include a brace structure adapted to be maintained around an upper torso of an individual and to restrict outward expansion, and a variable force applicator coupled to the brace structure and positioned to contact and apply varying pressure to a target location on the upper torso. The brace structure is configured to restrict outward expansion and to provide a counteracting force for the variable force applicator during application of the variable pressure to the target location. In some instances, the upper torso braces may include a control element to adjust an amount of pressure provided by the variable force applicator to the target location. Methods of correcting a deformity on an upper torso with the upper torso braces are also provided. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150328036 | GIRDLE - A girdle comprises a first portion ( | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150342774 | LOWER BACK PAIN TREATMENT AND SPINAL PROTECTION DEVICE - The present disclosure provides for a low back pain solution device design for individuals with acute or chronic lower back pain, individuals who are post-spinal surgery, or individuals who are pregnant and are experiencing low back pain or back injury. The device allows a user to continuously wear something that is both comfortable and discrete. The device accomplishes this task by flanking a user's lumbar and erector spinae muscles with soft yet firm cushions. This protects a user's lower spine processes and their peripheral nerves from be touched by any object that has the potential to compress it during sitting, sleeping or driving. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150351946 | ORTHOPEDIC SUPPORT WITH MAGNETS - Disclosed is an orthopedic support for securing about the lumbar region of a wearer. The support includes a smoothly contoured body having a template surface bounded by an upper margin and a lower margin. A central trough extends between the upper and lower margins for accommodating the spinal processes of a wearer when the template surface is pressed against the lumbar region. Two raised plateau regions flank the central trough for contacting the erector spinae muscles of the wearer to provide support therefor. The central trough and the plateau regions form a smoothly curving surface approximating the lordotic curve of a wearer to assist maintaining spinal posture. A magnetic pad is attached to the contoured template surface and extends between the margins and extends over the central trough between the two raised plateau regions to provide a therapeutic magnetic field to the lumbar region. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150351947 | BACK SUPPORT - A back support including a waist band with at least one front-facing fixing region and at least one back-facing supporting plate attached to the waist band; the back support further includes at least two first leg straps fixed in both ends unto the waist band in the fixing region; the first leg straps each forming a loop extending in use from the fixing region downwardly and behind a respective leg of the user and again upwardly to the fixing region; the at least one supporting plate being adapted to support the lower back region of the user. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150366697 | ORTHOTIC BACK BRACE - A brace for supporting a patient's spine. The brace includes a band having a central back portion, a left abdominal portion, and a right abdominal portion. The band tapers over the left and right portions from wider rearward ends to narrower forward ends. The abdominal portions have complementary fasteners adjacent the corresponding forward ends for joining the portions. The brace has a rigid dorsal panel attached to the central back portion of the band and extending upward from a lower end aligned with the lower edge of band, upward to an upper end. The upper end and the lower end are spaced by a distance corresponding to a distance between a sacrococcygeal junction and a position below the patient's third thoracic vertebra. The brace also includes left and right rigid vertical stays, left and right shoulder straps, and left and right closure straps. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160015547 | ADJUSTABLE BACK SUPPORT DEVICE - Back support devices for use in supporting a lower back region of an individual in a seated position are disclosed. The back support device can include a flexible, double-ended back support member adapted to provide lumbar support to the user's lower back, and a number of elastic knee straps extending from the ends of the back support member each forming a loop that can be attached to the user's knee when in a seated position. The back support device can be equipped with adjustment mechanisms for adjusting the length of the elastic knee straps and/or the length of the back support member. The back support member may further define an interior pouch that can be configured to receive a thermal pack, vibration element and/or other therapeutic device, and which can be used to store the back support device when not in use. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160030224 | DYNAMIC LUMBAR REALIGNMENT SYSTEM - A dynamic lumbar realignment system includes a compressive lower body garment that provides abdominal compression and a stabilizing strap that induces thigh rotation in order to produce a therapeutic effect. Pelvic tilt provided by the compressive lower body garment and thigh rotation provided by the stabilizing strap assist the user in maintaining proper posture. The stabilizing strap is arranged and oriented on the compressive lower body garment in a therapeutic orientation path that enables the stabilizing strap to exert a desired therapeutic effect on the user. The therapeutic orientation path is defined by a combination of a plurality of strap-supporting attachment points and a plurality of strap-guiding attachment points on the compressive lower body garment. Numerous variants of the dynamic lumbar realignment system are available to address various issues such as lumbar hyperlordosis and lumbar hypolordosis. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160038330 | SPINE PROTECTIVE AND CORRECTIVE EQUIPMENT - A spinal protective and corrective equipment is disclosed that is equipped with a zipper in front and a garment of resilient material worn on the part of body from the shoulders and to the hip; provided at the outside of the garment wrapping waist region with form of belt. The first elastic band is provided to compress the first lumbar spinous process. The second lumbar elastic band is provided to compress the second lumbar spinous process. The third lumbar elastic band is provided to compress the third lumbar spinous process. The fourth lumbar elastic band is provided to compress the fourth lumbar spinous process. The fifth lumbar elastic band is provided to compress the fifth lumbar spinous process. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160038331 | SELF-ACTIVATED LIFTING VEST WITH SENSORY-FEEDBACK AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Medical lifting devices and methods are disclosed. A lifting support device includes a garment configured to be worn by a user and at least one sensory feedback element. The sensory feedback element is coupled to the garment and is configured to provide sensory feedback to the user. The sensory feedback encourages the user to adopt an appropriate posture during a lifting operation. A lifting vest includes a load transfer element, a posture compliance element, a coupling device, and at least one sensory feedback element. The load transfer element is configured to transfer a weight of a load to a point over shoulders of a user and down to a lower torso of the user. The posture compliance element is configured to passively or actively enforce an appropriate back posture. The coupling device is configured to connect the load-transfer element to the postural compliance element. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160038371 | Gait Orthotic System and Method for Achieving Hands-Free Stability - A gait orthotic system includes a balance aid and a gait orthotic device. The gait orthotic device has a rigid attachment mechanism configured to securely and releasably couple the balance aid to the gait orthotic device. When the balance aid is coupled to the gait orthotic device, the gait orthotic device is supported in a standing position so that a user of the gait orthotic device is able to use his/her hands freely. When the balance aid is not coupled to the gait orthotic device, the user is able to use the balance aid for locomotion. In certain embodiments, the balance aid is a forearm crutch, a walker or a cane, while the rigid attachment mechanism is a clamp with an over-center latch. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160045355 | BACK SUPPORT DEVICE - Devices and methods for improved lumbar-pelvic-hip support for active individuals are provided. Devices can include a body having tapered ends for fastening said body about a user's torso. X shaped members can be configured to bisect the body. A longitudinal reinforcement member can be configured to bisect one or more X shaped members and a pair of elastic straps can be connected to the body for providing lumbar-pelvic-hip support to a user. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160058597 | Back Supporter - A back supporter including two spring loaded adjustable underarm supports . The support arms are designed for underarm lift when in use. A wide waist belt distributes the weight to the hips and around the waist. Multiple holes provide lateral adjustment. A system of springs and pins provide full motion forward, backward, and side to side. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160074200 | THORACIC LUMBAR SACRAL ORTHOSIS - A thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis includes an upper body support for use with a torso orthosis. The upper body support has an anterior assembly including an anterior plate secured to the torso orthosis, a sternal assembly connected to the anterior plate, and a pectoral assembly connected to the sternal assembly. A posterior assembly is connected to the torso orthosis and is connected to the pectoral assembly by at least one strap. The sternal assembly has at least one pivot point arranged to pivot the sternal assembly relative to the anterior plate. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160074201 | PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC, AMBULATORY, AND MOBILITY VEST - A physiotherapeutic device has a waist tensioning system and a spine support system that enable correction and/or maintaining postural stance for individuals suffering from poor posture and/or neurodegenerative disease. The device provides a posture support and retention system during episodes of postural instability to enable individuals to maintain posture and balance while performing functions. The device includes a garment with shoulder straps extending from the tensioning system to generate force vectors in a direction opposite of those generated by traditional shoulder straps. A rigid support member is disposed in the garment to run parallel with the spinal column. The shoulder straps and waist straps tie into an anchor located on a portion of the garment directly over the support member. The connected components work in concert to actively and passively adjust tension and apply pressure to straighten shoulders and improve the upper back support. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160081841 | ADJUSTABLE LORDOSIS ORTHOPEDIC INSERT FOR A BACK BRACE - An adjustable lordosis orthopedic insert and method of adjusting the lordosis orthopedic insert for an anatomy of a patient has a first support member configured to support a lordosis of a user's spine and a second adjustable member permanently connected to the first support member. The second adjustable member also has a relatively movable other end with a plurality of lordotic position settings to match corresponding first support member lordotic attachment positions to enable the first support member to conform to a desired setting angle. Fasteners extend through the first support member and the second adjustable member to permanently fix one of the plurality of lordotic position settings to configure the first support member at the desired lordosis setting angle. When appropriately adjusted to a setting angle, the lordosis orthopedic insert can be mounted within the flexible padded covering member for fixation to an appropriate back. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160081842 | DORSAL LUMBAR EXTENSION BRACE WITH TENSIONING SYSTEM - A spinal brace having a waist or abdominal portion, a dorsal lumbar insert, shoulder straps, and one or more cable tensioning systems that enables a user to tighten the waist or abdominal portion while at the same time tightening the shoulder straps to encourage extension. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160113801 | DYNAMIC HIP BRACE, HIP BRACE KIT AND METHOD OF USE - Hip brace for motion control and support of the hip joint, and/or to the surrounding sacroiliac joint and/or lumbo-sacral joints concomitantly, built of configured elasticized neoprene with tensile strength, and with closures built of Velcro whose combined forces impart dynamic action and protection from hip dislocation and subluxation; range of motion control, joint protection and support, pain management, proprioceptive cueing, alignment support, resistive and assistive exercise options for people with disorders of the hip joint and as well for those with concomitant sacroiliac and lumbo-sacral instability. Medical conditions addressed include but not limited to hip pain, status post surgical hip, hip dislocation/subluxation, arthritis, sprains, strains, bursitis, tendonitis, joint hypermobility, ligamentous tears and sacroiliac and/or lumbo-sacral pain and instability, radiculitis as well as for athletes in need of hip joint and/or the sacroiliac, lumbo-sacral joint protection and support on and off the field and for everyday activities of daily living (ADL) and exercise. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160113804 | MODULAR DEVICE FOR DORSAL PROTECTION - The modular device for dorsal protection suitable to be worn by a wearer includes at least two holding elements arranged one beneath the other and suitable for receiving, on the front face thereof, the back of the wearer. The holding elements are interconnected, in pairs, on the rear face thereof, by at least one hinged connection, each hinged connection ensuring the link between two adjacent holding elements. Each hinged connection includes at least two degrees of torsional freedom and bending freedom such that each holding element and each hinged connection or joining part moves in relation to the other under the action of the movements of the wearer, while ensuring that the device is maintained in contact with the back of the wearer. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160113805 | ORTHOTIC AND ASSISTIVE DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An orthotic and assistive device for persons with disabilities is provided. The device is configured to allow the user to safely and more fully participate in conventional activities, such as riding a horse and a bicycle. Components of the device support the user and maintain the user in a desired form. Components of the device are inexpensively and quickly produced by 3D printing. As such, components can be custom fit for each user to enhance the effectiveness of the device. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160113808 | STERNUM SUPPORTING HARNESS - A sternum supporting harness includes a carrying strap structure and a chest strap structure surroundingly disposed thereon. The carrying strap structure includes a main body, a shoulder portion, including a left shoulder strap and a right shoulder strap, a flank portion, and an adjustment portion. One end of the left shoulder strap and one end of the right shoulder strap are connected to two upper end portions of the main body respectively. Another end of the left shoulder strap and another end of the right shoulder strap are both connected to the flank portion. The adjustment portion is connected to the flank portion. The chest strap structure includes a grabbing unit and a belt-like unit connected thereto. The grabbing unit includes a first grabbing portion, a second grabbing portion, and a base portion. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160120685 | ORTHOTIC DEVICE FOR INHIBITING A SUBJECT'S CHEST EXPANSION - In some embodiments, a method and/or system may include an orthotic device configured to limit expansion of a subject's chest. The orthotic device may include an elongated band, a pulley assembly, and a locking mechanism. The elongated band wraps, during use, around a chest of a subject comprising a first end couplable to a first base and a second end couplable to a second base. An elongated member, of the pulley assembly, may couple a first routing member to a second routing member such that by applying, during use, a pulling force to the elongated member a distance between the first and the second routing members decreases. The routing members may be removably coupled to the respective bases. The pulley assembly may include a locking mechanism which inhibits movement of the elongated member relative to at least one of the routing members such that the distance is inhibited from increasing. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160120686 | Orthopedic Back Support System - The present invention teaches a back support system for providing posture and orthopedic benefits to the user, comprising, in combination, a frontal support member, a rear support member, and at least one adjustable triple ply belting or strap formed to provide with an intermediary member a triple ply construction. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160128861 | Garment with integral orthopedic support structure - An orthopedic support apparatus is provided in the form of a substantially elongate support element sized and configured to provide back support to the wearer. In one embodiment, the support element is affixed inside the back of a garment, such as a shirt. Belt flaps are provided to encircle the wearer's torso and maintain the support element against the user's back. The belt flaps are connected only to the base of the support element and not to the garment, such that the garment can be worn without the support element being noticeable. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160143765 | Compression Garment for Postpartum Women - A postpartum compression garment for covering and the application of pressure to the lower torso that includes a back panel and at least three elastic straps originating at the sides of back panel that are sized to extend from a first lateral side to a second opposite lateral side of the back panel to cover the Transverse Abdominis muscles wherein the straps can be releasably attached to provide different tension and overlap one another. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160151191 | TREATMENT OF SPINAL DEFORMITIES | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160175136 | UNDERWEAR FOR CHIROPRACTIC | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160199209 | LUMBAR SUPPORT STRUCTURE | 07-14-2016 |
| 20160199210 | SACROILIAC BELT AND COMPOSITE STRUCTURE | 07-14-2016 |
| 20160250061 | SPINAL ORTHOSIS, KIT AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME | 09-01-2016 |
