Patents by Inventor George Fridd

George Fridd 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).

  • Back support for placing the back of a user in traction
    Patent number: 7219963
    Abstract: A back support (6) comprising a first support element (7) adapted to be mounted on a seat back (3), and a second support element (21) adapted to be mounted to the back of a user, the elements (7, 21) each being provided with securing means (7?, 24) to secure the support elements (7, 21) together when the support elements (7, 21) are placed together. The arrangement is such that, in use, the first support element (7) supports the second support element (21) so that the back of a user of the back support (6) is in traction. The means to secure the elements together comprises a hook-and-loop-type pad on each support element (7, 21) or a tongue and groove arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Inventor: George Fridd
  • Back support for placing the back of a user in traction
    Publication number: 20060175889
    Abstract: A back support (6) comprising a first support element (7) adapted to be mounted on a seat back (3), and a second support element (21) adapted to be mounted to the back of a user, the elements (7, 21) each being provided with securing means (7?, 24) to secure the support elements (7, 21) together when the support elements (7, 21) are placed together. The arrangement is such that, in use, the first support element (7) supports the second support element (21) so that the back of a user of the back support (6) is in traction. The means to secure the elements together comprises a hook-and-loop-type pad on each support element (7, 21) or a tongue and groove arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: George Fridd