Patents Assigned to Aspen Medical Partners, LLC
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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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Patent number: 11273065Abstract: A posture control system includes a brace to which an inflatable bladder is removably coupled. The bladder, when inflated, causes pressure to be applied to a wearer if the wearer does not have proper posture. The pressure irritates the wearer into improving their posture. The brace includes strap systems that are adjustable for size and fit. In embodiments, the strap systems include an upper strap portion that includes an elastic component that also assists the user in improving their posture.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2018Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Aspen Medical Partners, LLCInventor: Geof Garth
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Patent number: 11273068Abstract: Lower back braces and materials for braces having an elastic base and inelastic strands or tightening mechanism(s) are provided. An elastic base material could be made effectively inelastic by tightening an inelastic cord that extends across the elastic base material. Additionally or alternatively, an elastic base material could include one or more inelastic strands that define one or more inelastic compression zones in an otherwise elastic base.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Aspen Medical Partners, LLCInventors: Steven Burke, Jozsef Horvath, Erik Zimmer
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Patent number: 10299955Abstract: Lower back braces and materials for braces having an elastic base and inelastic strands or tightening mechanism(s) are provided. An elastic base material could be made effectively inelastic by tightening an inelastic cord that extends across the elastic base material. Additionally or alternatively, an elastic base material could include one or more inelastic strands that define one or more inelastic compression zones in an otherwise elastic base.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2016Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Aspen Medical Partners, LLCInventors: Steven Burke, Jozsef Horvath, Erik Zimmer
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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: 10238524Abstract: Tightening systems for braces and other objects are provided. One or more housings can be provided, each of which includes a top surface, a set of lobes positioned on and along the top surface, and a set of sheaves that are sized and dimensioned to be rotatably secured between the top surface and the set of lobes.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Aspen Medical Partners, LLCInventors: Steven Burke, Jozsef Horvath, Erik Zimmer
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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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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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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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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
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Patent number: 8988235Abstract: An improved orthotic has a strap that secures the orthotic to a wearer, and comprises a tension indicator coupled to the strap. The tension indicator includes a first element disposed to produce a tactile signal when a tension in the strap reaches a threshold that is less than a permanent deformation threshold.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2011Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Aspen Medical Partners, LLCInventors: Steven Burke, Geoffrey Garth, Jozsef Horvath
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Publication number: 20140100501Abstract: A posture correction brace for a person has a tightening mechanism that allows a user to pull a cord to pull down on the back of a pair of shoulder straps, thereby pulling the shoulders back to correct the person's posture. The front ends of the shoulder straps are typically also attached to the back of the wearer, to help the posture correction brace pull the shoulders back as the shoulder straps tighten.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: ASPEN MEDICAL PARTNERS, LLCInventors: Steven Burke, Geoffrey Garth, Erik Zimmer
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Patent number: 8556840Abstract: A posture correction brace for a person has a tightening mechanism that allows a user to pull a cord to pull down on the back of a pair of shoulder straps, thereby pulling the shoulders back to correct the person's posture. The front ends of the shoulder straps are typically also attached to the back of the wearer, to help the posture correction brace pull the shoulders back as the shoulder straps tighten.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Aspen Medical Partners, LLCInventors: Steven Burke, Geoffrey Garth, Erik Zimmer
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Patent number: D725786Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Aspen Medical Partners, LLCInventors: Albert Romo, Joyce Kim
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Patent number: D799707Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: ASPEN MEDICAL PARTNERS, LLCInventors: Steven Burke, Jozsef Horvath, Erik Zimmer
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Patent number: D812236Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Aspen Medical Partners, LLCInventors: Steven Burke, Erik Zimmer