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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8074294 | Wearable spinal protective apparatus A wearable spinal protective apparatus is presented which will protect all parts of the human spinal column from cervical to lumbosacral vertebrae during high velocity activities. The apparatus is worn by user to cover the entire backside from neck and shoulders dow... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7962968 | Protective rib and lower back pads with release mechanisms This invention concerns improved protective rib and lower back pads for protecting an individual wearing the protective rib and lower back pads against impact to the ribs and/or lower back region of the human body. The improvement comprises protective rib and lower ... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7797760 | Protective athletic equipment A upper body protective garment for cushioning blows imparted upon the wearer's body includes a chest protector portion, a back protector portion, and a pair of telescopic shoulder protector portions. The protective garment includes a variety of different designs fo... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7394387 | Emergency worker rescue apparatus A rescue device which attaches to the frame of a self-contained breathing apparatus carried on the back of emergency workers such as firemen, hazardous-waste cleanup crews, and other individuals entering into hostile environments. The rescue device is adapted to con... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7367071 | Pillow having waist straps/lumbar pain alleviation method An apparatus for alleviating lower back pain while sleeping on a front side portion of one's body comprising: a pillow cover having a width generally equal to a width of the body, said pillow cover having an elongate opening therealong for insertion of a pillow inse... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364558 | Back support panel with convex surfaces for muscle support A back brace for supporting a lower back region of a wearer that includes a strapping system that supports a lumbar support panel at the lower back region of the wearer. The lumbar support panel includes an inner surface adjacent to the wearer's back defining a pair... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7356853 | Sports protection apparatus A sports activity protection apparatus and method of use. The apparatus of the present invention is characterized by a multi-layer padded member and a belt member. The padded member is shaped to offer protection of the abdominal area, including the solar plexus and ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7207963 | Shoulder brace A shoulder brace including a shoulder member mountable to a patient's shoulder, and a positioning device that increases pressure to the shoulder in accordance with the position of the patient's arm. In one embodiment, the shoulder brace includes a shoulder member wi... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7186229 | Modular orthosis closure system and method An orthosis can comprise a first body member that can conform to a portion of a patient's body and a second body member that can conform to another portion of a patient's body. A closure unit having a first connector member with a first plurality of support posts ca... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7101348 | Lumbar support with supplemental abdominal support panels A lower torso support has first and second front panels that are attachable to each other and independently moveable with respect to the side portions of the support. The front panels can be any suitable dimensions. However, slipper shapes are deemed to be the most ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7093413 | Harness system A harness system for aiding a mounted rider in maintaining a substantially upright position during a riding procedure. Additionally, it specifically provides a harness system that aids a rider in maintaining a substantially upright position in the saddle during the ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7083585 | String arrangement of a separate back immobilizing, dynamically self-adjusting, customizing back support for a vertebra related patient A string arrangement for a detachment type waist-protecting belt to hold the vertebra region of a vertebra related patient is provided. The string arrangement enables a separate fastening of the upper portion and lower portion of the belt to form a saddle like shape... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7037284 | Specific pelvic compression belt A pelvic compression belt may be comprised of a belt body constructed and arranged for positioning relative to a pelvic region of a human body. The pelvic belt may have at least one tightening member constructed and arranged to be independently and removably engaged... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7033333 | Self actuated cervical (neck) traction device A self-actuated cervical traction device is provided. The traction device includes a headpiece, a loop attached to the headpiece, a cord, a pulley and a foot engaging loop. The headpiece is secured on the head. The headpiece includes straps which are connected to a ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7025737 | Spinal brace having overlapping rigid members A spinal orthosis including a posterior support having a substantially rigid posterior splint, an anterior support having a substantially rigid anterior splint, and a pair of overlapping supports having substantially rigid splints are releasably attachable to the po... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7008389 | Apparatus and method for stabilizing pelvic ring disruption Apparatus and methods for stabilizing a fractured pelvis in an emergency using a sling having a buckle designed to automatically lock the circumference of the sling at a tension level that has been predetermined to be effective for stabilizing a fractured pelvis wit... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6976453 | Ergonomic and adjustable veterinary apparatus for movement restriction The invention concerns a movement restricting apparatus designed to prevent an animal from reaching with its mouth or some of its limbs, a zone of its body to be protected. The apparatus comprises features for fixing the apparatus to the animal and for restricting m... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6886186 | Safety device for use with a sports helmet The present invention provides a safety device for use with a sports helmet as a means of reducing neck and spinal cord injuries that are common to contact sports. The preferred embodiment of the inventive device is intended for use with a sports safety helmet. The ... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6766532 | Adjustable back support belt brace system and removable, adjustable suspension system The present invention contains a back support belt brace system comprised of a back panel, two side panels, two side wings, and a belt. The side wings are attached anywhere along the back panel and side panels using a hook and loop fastener providing adjustability. ... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6585673 | Pressure binder and pack positioner An elasticized pressure binder and pack positioner comprises a pocket, a pair of elongated elasticized straps, and a pair of elongated extension straps. The pocket has three closed ends and one open end. The open end can be closed by means for closing. Th... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6503215 | Bandage for parts of the body Bandage for parts of the body, which bandage can be drawn tight by means of at least one tightening strap whose one end is secured on the bandage and whose other end, a tensioning end, can be fixed to the bandage, the tightening strap being passed back an... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6440094 | Orthopedic garment for dynamically enhancing proper posture An orthopedic method for dynamically enhancing proper posture utilizes an elastic base garment and halter strap system. The base garment is generally collarless and sleeveless, as a stocking-like tube interconnecting a pair of shoulder pads and a waist ba... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6436065 | Upper body support In accordance with the present invention there is provided an upper body support characterized by a dorsal member, having a lower portion which extends substantially rearwardly of a wearer, and at least one flexibly resilient element operatively interconn... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6387067 | Shoulder support device for correct shoulder posture A shoulder support device for facilitating correct posture of the shoulders of a wearer of the device. The shoulder support device comprising an elongate base member having first and second opposed free ends. Each of the first and second opposed free ends... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6325023 | Method and apparatus for assisting a child to walk A method and apparatus for enabling a larger person to assist a smaller disabled person to learn to stand and to walk while keeping the hands of both persons free for other tasks. The apparatus comprises two body harnesses and a foot harness. One of the b... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6190340 | Arm, shoulder, and back support A harness that fully supports the user's back, shoulders, and arms while working in a seated position. The harness provides support without restricting the user's freedom of movement. It is fully adjustable and conforms to a wide variety of user body type... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6175967 | Air fit protective system An improved impact absorbing composite comprising protective gear including a shell and a protective layer and a fitting pad comprising a substantially air-tight foam-filled enclosure attached to the protective gear and providing means for adjusting the i... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6146240 | Garment accessory A garment accessory is provided by this invention which is typically built into the torso or waist area of an outer garment worn by a person. The accessory has a back panel attached at each side to a side panel. The side panel provides vertical stability ... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6145134 | Custom fitted body part protector and method A body protector for being custom fitted to a body part to be protected formed of a flexible garment member shaped to lie over the body part to be protected. The garment member is made with two spaced, inner and outer sheets of material forming an inner p... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6145129 | Device to absorb underarm perspiration A device to absorb underarm perspiration is provided. The device includes a central body with an absorbent pad disposed thereon. Extending from the upper portion of the central body is a first pair of arms, which include a right and left terminus. Located... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6131199 | Vest with incorporated back pack and back support A vest with incorporated back pack and back support including a vest portion adapted for being worn on a torso of a user. The vest portion is comprised of a front panel and a back panel each having outer edges. The outer edges are secured together leaving... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6119275 | Back insulating undergarment An underwear garment structured so that it will alleviate pain of those people who have lower back problems, by sewing a pocket for securing a pad to the rear of the underwear to provide the lower back of the wearer with extra warmth by insulating the bod... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6108819 | Pants with detachable back support Pants for use when performing work involving heavy lifting which providing removable back support to the wearer. The pants are constructed with an attachment apparatus, such as Velcro.RTM. brand hook and loop type fastener material, affixed to the waist a... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6083183 | Waistband device A waistband device has a rectangular cushion, a first connecting band disposed on a first lateral of the rectangular cushion, a second connecting band disposed on a second lateral of the rectangular cushion, a first belt connected to the first connecting ... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6079056 | Air cushioning device for sports use An air inflated sealed rubber padding cushioning protective device for use in contact sports and worn underneath traditional shoulder pads. The air inflated sealed rubber padding has a smooth, flat surface that changes to a modular configuration when the ... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6080038 | Panty girdle A panty girdle comprises an upper panty portion and lower thigh covering portions. An elastic belt is wholly or partially sewn to the inner circumferential surface of the panty portion of the panty girdle and extends downwards towards the middle of front ... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6071175 | Natal support A device for providing natal support and alleviating pain in a pregnant woman includes a support member, an apron, and a strap, with the strap removably attached to the apron. The strap may be removed after installation and adjustment of the natal support... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6067665 | Adjustable protective collar A protective collar apparatus comprising a protective pad operably positioned behind the neck of a user, a torso mounted vest and a pair of flexible and non stretchable connecting straps joining the pad to the vest. An adjustment strap is also joined to t... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6058513 | Wearable belt support device for assisting a handicapped individual A wearable belt support device for use in assisting a handicapped individual including a first looped portion encircling a waist of an assisting individual and having a first interengaging end and a second interengaging end. At least one and preferably tw... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6048253 | Support apparatus A support apparatus having a main panel constructed of substantially elastic material and dimensioned to be positionable about a portion of the body of a person in supporting relation thereto, such as the protruding region of the abdomen of a pregnant wom... | 04/11/2000 |
