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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6471665 | Postural dynamic spinal extension brace and method A dynamic spinal extension brace is provided that comprises an upper frame having a sternum pad, a lower frame having a pubic pad, and a thoracic pad where the lower frame and upper frame can be positioned with respect to each other in more than a vertica... | 10/29/2002 |
| 5807294 | Adjustable hinge assembly for an osteoarthritic knee brace A hinge assembly is provided for an orthopedic knee brace that pivotally couples a first rotation member and a second rotation member. The hinge assembly includes a pad assembly, a hinge, and first and second adjustment members enabling adjustment of the ... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5499965 | Shaped lifting belt and method A shaped lifting belt and method in which the shape is provided by deepening the central lumbar panel in the rear to a depth of at least an additional half of the depth of the side wraps, providing the lumbar panel with expandable elements, and then separ... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5489260 | Lumbar spine support An improved lumbar spine support including a posterior shell form-fitted around the corresponding torso area. This shell is connectable by flexible fabric support belt arrangement tightly against the torso. The posterior shell includes an elongated uprigh... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5484395 | Fireman's back brace A fireman's back brace including a lumbar spinal support belt disposed about a user's torso by a first coacting fastening means, a straplike tensioning member pair affixed to the lumbar spinal support belt and being wrappedly secured about the user's tors... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5406942 | Sacral-innominate harness A therapeutic appliance, namely a harness, has a belt, a suspender, a cross-support and an ischial pocket, which harness provides support for the sacroiliac area of a human patient. Use of the harness of this invention will promote resolution of low back ... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5342289 | Hyperextension orthesis with movable front pad A hyperextension orthesis having a base plate, an abdominal rod extending downwards therefrom with a symphysis pad, branches extending to both sides with locking elements, and an upwardly extending chest rod on which the sternal pad is movably arranged. T... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5179942 | Lumbar support therapeutic heat/cooling/air pillow belt A lumbar support heating/cooling support belt is adapted to be worn over the lumbar spine and around the back of the user for back pain. The support has one pocket in the lower back section of the support. The pocket is capable of removably receiving a pa... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5135471 | Cruciform anterior spinal hyperextension orthosis A cruciform anterior spinal hyperextension orthosis has a rigid cruciform base. The base includes an elongated upright and a crossarm secured to the upright. The crossarm has a pair of oppositely extending ends with a side pad on each end. The upright has... | 08/04/1992 |
| 4991573 | Orthopedic support belt An improved support belt adapted for attachment to the lumbar region of the human body. The support belt is formed with two layers of elongated rectangular panels housing therebetween a semi-rigid cushioned extension pad. The belt is structured with an ou... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4787379 | Hernia healing truss This invention is related to a hernia healing truss which is a belt with a flexible and bendable metal spring sheet inside. On one end of the belt, there is a pad, while on the other end, there is an elastic band and an inverted "U"[shaped metal hook to h... | 11/29/1988 |
