Patents Assigned to Avex, LLC
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Patent number: 10799415Abstract: Methods and systems for dynamic compression of venous tissue enable improved blood movement in the extremities. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a pressure pad provides a compressive force to a portion of the human body. The pressure pad is successively withdrawn and re-pressed against the body. In this manner, prevention and/or treatment of various medical conditions may be achieved, for example restless leg syndrome, edema, plantar fasciitis, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, venous insufficiency, wound care, and/or the like.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Avex, LLCInventors: Matthew J. Mayer, Gerhard B Rill
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Patent number: 10369075Abstract: Insole compression systems apply intermittent pressure to a foot or other body part, for example in order to increase circulation and facilitate removal of metabolic waste. The insole compression systems, including actuators and batteries, may be fully contained within a removable insole, and are thus discreet and easy to use. In exemplary insole compression systems, extension springs and a torsion spring interact with an a-frame to deliver an approximately constant extension force.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2015Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: AVEX, LLCInventors: Matthew J. Mayer, Gerhard B. Rill, Mark Joseph, Neal Beidleman
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Patent number: 9757302Abstract: Systems configured to apply pressure to a foot and electrically stimulate muscles to contract in order to increase circulation and facilitate removal of metabolic waste, and related methods, are disclosed. One exemplary embodiment comprises an actuator that repeatedly compresses the bottom of a foot and an electrical muscle stimulator that repeatedly sends electrical pulses to a muscle to facilitate a muscle contraction. The system may also include a compression garment, such as a compression sock to be worn while undergoing both the repeated compression cycles and the repeated electrical pulses. The system may also include an item of footwear, wherein the actuator portion is partially or completely contained within the item of footwear. Additionally and/or alternatively, the electrical muscle stimulator may be partially or completely contained within the item of footwear.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: AVEX, LLCInventor: Matthew J. Mayer
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Publication number: 20160331633Abstract: Methods and systems for dynamic compression of venous tissue enable improved blood movement in the extremities. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a pressure pad provides a compressive force to the venous plexus region of the foot. The pressure pad is successively withdrawn and re-pressed against the foot. Improved blood circulation may reduce the occurrence of undesirable complications such as deep vein thrombosis, ulcers, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: Avex, LLCInventors: Matthew J. Mayer, Peter E. Von Behrens, David M. Mayer, Gerhard B. Rill
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Publication number: 20160256349Abstract: Insole compression systems apply intermittent pressure to a foot or other body part, for example in order to increase circulation and facilitate removal of metabolic waste. The insole compression systems, including actuators and batteries, may be fully contained within a removable insole, and are thus discreet and easy to use. In exemplary insole compression systems, extension springs and a torsion spring interact with an a-frame to deliver an approximately constant extension force.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2015Publication date: September 8, 2016Applicant: AVEX, LLCInventors: Matthew J. Mayer, Gerhard B. Rill, Mark Joseph, Neal Beidleman
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Patent number: 9283139Abstract: Methods and systems for dynamic compression of venous tissue enable improved blood movement in the extremities. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a pressure pad provides a compressive force to a portion of the human body. The pressure pad is successively withdrawn and re-pressed against the body. In this manner, prevention and/or treatment of various medical conditions may be achieved, for example restless leg syndrome, edema, plantar fasciitis, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, venous insufficiency, wound care, and/or the like.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2011Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: AVEX, LLCInventors: Matthew J. Mayer, Peter E. Von Behrens, David M. Mayer, Gerhard B. Rill
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Publication number: 20140213940Abstract: Systems configured to apply pressure to a foot and electrically stimulate muscles to contract in order to increase circulation and facilitate removal of metabolic waste, and related methods, are disclosed. One exemplary embodiment comprises an actuator that repeatedly compresses the bottom of a foot and an electrical muscle stimulator that repeatedly sends electrical pulses to a muscle to facilitate a muscle contraction. The system may also include a compression garment, such as a compression sock to be worn while undergoing both the repeated compression cycles and the repeated electrical pulses. The system may also include an item of footwear, wherein the actuator portion is partially or completely contained within the item of footwear. Additionally and/or alternatively, the electrical muscle stimulator may be partially or completely contained within the item of footwear.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: Avex, LLCInventor: Matthew J. Mayer
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Publication number: 20130041298Abstract: Methods and systems for dynamic compression of venous tissue enable improved blood movement in the extremities. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a pressure pad provides a compressive force to the venous plexus region of the foot. The pressure pad is successively withdrawn and re-pressed against the foot. Improved blood circulation may reduce the occurrence of undesirable complications such as deep vein thrombosis, ulcers, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: Avex, LLCInventors: Matthew Mayer, Peter E. Von Behrens, David M. Mayer, Gerhard Rill
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Patent number: 8246556Abstract: Methods and systems for dynamic compression of venous tissue enable improved blood movement in the extremities. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a pressure pad provides a compressive force to the venous plexus region of the foot. The pressure pad is successively withdrawn and re-pressed against the foot. Improved blood circulation may reduce the occurrence of undesirable complications such as deep vein thrombosis, ulcers, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2011Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Avex, LLCInventors: Matthew Mayer, Peter E. Von Behrens, David M. Mayer, Gerhard Rill