Patents by Inventor Geoffrey Garth
Geoffrey Garth has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11529251Abstract: Braces having elastic portions that can be made effectively inelastic, based on a level of comfort or support desired by a user, via an inelastic tightening mechanism are disclosed. Some contemplated braces have lumbar supports that are at made at least in part of an elastic material, and inelastic tightening systems that extend across the elastic material and can decrease the effective elasticity of the elastic material to provide greater support.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2018Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Fiji Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Geoffrey Garth, Steven Burke
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Patent number: 11311402Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Aspen Medical Partners, LLCInventors: Joel Perez, Geoffrey Garth, Steven Burke
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Publication number: 20200030178Abstract: A cervical traction device has and occipital tractioning member and a handle. The device is positioned between the occiput of a person and the floor or other surface. Rotation of the handle away from the person's torso exerts opposite forces against the occiput and the surface, which exerts a tractioning (extension) force upon the cervical spine. The occipital tractioning member can advantageously comprise first and second spaced apart plastic spheres.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventor: Geoffrey Garth
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Publication number: 20200030175Abstract: A cervical traction device has and occipital tractioning member and a handle. The device is positioned between the occiput of a person and the floor or other surface. Rotation of the handle away from the person's torso exerts opposite forces against the occiput and the surface, which exerts a tractioning (extension) force upon the cervical spine. The occipital tractioning member can advantageously comprise first and second spaced apart plastic spheres.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventor: Geoffrey Garth
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Patent number: 10265210Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2014Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: ASPEN MEDICAL PARTNERS, LLCInventors: Joel Perez, Geoffrey Garth, Steven Burke
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Patent number: 10117770Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Aspen Medical Partners, LLCInventors: Geoffrey Garth, Steven Burke, Albert Romo, Joel Perez
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Publication number: 20180221189Abstract: Braces having elastic portions that can be made effectively inelastic, based on a level of comfort or support desired by a user, via an inelastic tightening mechanism are disclosed. Some contemplated braces have lumbar supports that are at made at least in part of an elastic material, and inelastic tightening systems that extend across the elastic material and can decrease the effective elasticity of the elastic material to provide greater support.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Geoffrey Garth, Steven Burke
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Patent number: 9949860Abstract: Braces having elastic portions that can be made effectively inelastic, based on a level of comfort or support desired by a user, via an inelastic tightening mechanism are disclosed. Some contemplated braces have lumbar supports that are at made at least in part of an elastic material, and inelastic tightening systems that extend across the elastic material and can decrease the effective elasticity of the elastic material to provide greater support.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: Aspen Medical Partners, LLCInventors: Geoffrey Garth, Steven Burke
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Patent number: 9839551Abstract: An adjustable support for a pneumatic orthosis is provided. The adjustable support includes an inflatable member and a pod that acts diffuse, concentrate, localize or otherwise direct a force applied to a wearer's body via the inflatable member. Contemplated adjustable supports can be adjustably coupled to any suitable brace panel such that the apex of the inflatable member is movable relative to a midpoint of the panel of the brace as desired.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2015Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: ASPEN MEDICAL PARTNERS, LLCInventors: Geoffrey Garth, Steven Burke
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Publication number: 20160235575Abstract: A brace comprises one or more panels having an aperture or slit that is at least partially defined by a first portion and a second portion. Each panel can couple with a lateral support that is configured to wrap around a portion of a wearer's body. One or both of the first and second portions can comprise an arc that is configured to prevent a twisting of the panel when the brace is tightened around a wearer. One or both of the first and second portions can additionally or alternatively comprise a plurality of protrusions configured to interact with a portion of a lateral support to thereby assist in maintaining a vertical position of the lateral support with respect to the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Steven R. Burke, Geoffrey Garth, Jozsef Horvath
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Patent number: 9414956Abstract: Neck braces having versatile rear braces are provided. Some rear braces comprise various components including a rear panel having notches, a height adjustment mechanism, and at least one occipital lobe support. Each component can be movably attached to another component via a fastener (e.g., ball snap, snap connector, etc.), thereby allowing one component to rotate, tilt or otherwise move in relation to the other component.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Aspen Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey Garth, Steven R. Burke
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Publication number: 20160213503Abstract: An adjustable support for a pneumatic orthosis is provided. The adjustable support includes an inflatable member and a pod that acts diffuse, concentrate, localize or otherwise direct a force applied to a wearer's body via the inflatable member. Contemplated adjustable supports can be adjustably coupled to any suitable brace panel such that the apex of the inflatable member is movable relative to a midpoint of the panel of the brace as desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Geoffrey Garth, Steven Burke
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Patent number: 9393149Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2015Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: W.G. Holdings, LLCInventors: Geoffrey Garth, Albert Romo
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Patent number: 9339406Abstract: A brace comprises one or more panels having an aperture or slit that is at least partially defined by a first portion and a second portion. Each panel can couple with a lateral support that is configured to wrap around a portion of a wearer's body. One or both of the first and second portions can comprise an arc that is configured to prevent a twisting of the panel when the brace is tightened around a wearer. One or both of the first and second portions can additionally or alternatively comprise a plurality of protrusions configured to interact with a portion of a lateral support to thereby assist in maintaining a vertical position of the lateral support with respect to the panel.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Aspen Medical Partners, LLCInventors: Steven R. Burke, Geoffrey Garth, Jozsef Horvath
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Publication number: 20160058601Abstract: Adjustable braces providing improved levels of adjustability and ease of use are provided. Two components of an adjustable brace can be pivotally fastened to one another at two ends, and define a size-adjustable opening therebetween. The two components can be coupled to one another via an adjustment mechanism that allows for an adjustment of a vertical position of one component relative to another component. Two pivoting locking member can be provided that captures an adjustment and blocks a movement of the adjustment mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Geoffrey Garth, Steven Burke, Albert Romo, Jozsef Horvath
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Publication number: 20150290019Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: Geoffrey Garth, Steven Burke, Albert Romo, Joel Perez
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Publication number: 20150250635Abstract: Adjustable braces providing improved levels of adjustability and ease of use are provided. Two components of an adjustable brace can be pivotally fastened to one another at two ends, and define a size-adjustable opening therebetween. The two components can additionally or alternatively be coupled to one another via an adjustment mechanism that allows for an adjustment and secured positioning of one component relative to the other via a simple manipulation of a single adjustment piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Geoffrey Garth, Albert Romo, Jozsef Horvath
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Publication number: 20150250634Abstract: Braces having elastic portions that can be made effectively inelastic, based on a level of comfort or support desired by a user, via an inelastic tightening mechanism are disclosed. Some contemplated braces have lumbar supports that are at made at least in part of an elastic material, and inelastic tightening systems that extend across the elastic material and can decrease the effective elasticity of the elastic material to provide greater support.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Geoffrey Garth, Steven Burke
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Publication number: 20150216708Abstract: Adjustable collars providing improved levels of adjustability and ease of use are provided. Some adjustable collars can comprise a chin piece coupled to a collar body via a chin support that is pivotally and slidably coupled with the collar body and allows for an adjustment of a position of the chin piece relative to the collar body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Geoffrey Garth, Steven Burke
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Patent number: 9066792Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2013Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Aspen Medical Partners, LLCInventors: Geoffrey Garth, Steven Burke, Albert Romo, Joel Perez