Patents Assigned to BRACEABILITY, INC.
  • Patent number: 11944561
    Abstract: A toe walking prevention article includes a first component being a soft material or a flexible material having a length in a length direction at least extending from a middle of a foot of a wearer to toes of the foot. The first component has at least one securing feature configured to be secured to the foot. A rigid component being a stiff material is securely attached to the first component configured for placement underneath the ball. When the wearer toe walks so that the heel is off a ground, the rigid component pushes on a sensory nerve located at the ball of the foot which causes an uncomfortable sensation to the wearer. Responsive to the uncomfortable sensation, the wearer moves the heel of the foot onto the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: BraceAbility, Inc.
    Inventor: Melanie Deborah Hatto
  • Publication number: 20220331138
    Abstract: A pelvic prolapse treatment belt may include a main structural member having an inner and outer layer. The main structural member may include a plurality of through-hole regions positioned to be located on respective sides of a wearer's spine and a single through hole positioned at an approximate center of a rear of the main structural member. A compression pad may be attached to the main structural member. The compression pad may be configured for placing over a pelvic cavity of the wearer. A single strap may be attached to a bottom end of the compression pad and have a length sufficient for extending over the wearer's intergluteal cleft. The single strap may be sized for inserted through the single through-hole and have a distal end attached to a waist strap. The waist strap may include attachment features for attaching to the outer side of the main structural member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: BraceAbility, Inc.
    Inventor: Morgan Jennifer Behn
  • Patent number: 11376154
    Abstract: A pelvic prolapse treatment belt includes a main structural member having an inner and outer side for wrapping around a wearer including up to their hips. The main structural member includes a plurality of through-hole regions positioned to be located on respective sides of a wearer's spine. A compression pad is attached to the main structural member that has a wider top and a narrower bottom. The compression pad is configured for placing over a pelvic cavity of the wearer to provide support. A first and a second strap are attached to the narrower bottom and have a length sufficient for extending over the wearer's buttocks. The straps are sized for being pulled through the through-hole and have a distal end with an attachment feature for attaching to the outer side of the main structural member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: BRACEABILITY, INC.
    Inventor: Morgan Jennifer Behn