Patents Assigned to Bracees, LLC
  • Patent number: 12357485
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a therapy boot for treatment of the ankle or lower leg. The therapy boot comprises a hard outer shell with an open anterior portion, a base portion, a posterior portion, and two oppositely disposed side portions extending from the base portion and connected to the posterior portion. At least one pocket with an opening may be provided in the hard outer shell. An inflatable chamber may be disposed on an inside of the at least one pocket. A respective gel pack may be adapted to be inserted into the at least one pocket through the opening to provide heat or cold to at least one of the lower leg and the ankle. Upon pressurization of the inflatable chamber, the respective gel pack is configured to be pressed against at least one of the lower leg and the ankle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: G Force Braces, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas M. Goumas, David Scott Westbrook, Michael N. Bordieri, Jr., Danielle N. Calvello
  • Publication number: 20240415688
    Abstract: A portable brace assembly for therapeutically supporting an area of a user's body. The assembly generally includes a belt configured to be positioned around the user. One or more inflatable bladders are attached to the belt. One or more additional therapeutic or support modalities configured to be combined with the belt. The additional modalities may be positioned over the inflatable bladders, so that in use the additional modalities are positioned between the inflatable bladders and the user's body. A transdermal medication delivery assembly may be configured to be combined with the first side of the belt as an additional modality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: YUR Brace, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Jay Meyer, Judson A. Herrig
  • Patent number: 12064366
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a therapy boot for treatment of the ankle or lower leg. The therapy boot comprises a hard outer shell having an open anterior portion, a base portion, a posterior portion, two oppositely disposed side portions, and a pocket with an opening provided in each of the side portions. The therapy boot also comprises an air bladder comprising two inflatable chambers, a corresponding one of the two inflatable chambers being disposed on an inside of each of the side portions. Respective gel packs are also provided which are adapted to be inserted into one of the respective openings of the pockets in between the air bladder and at least one of the lower leg or the ankle. The gel packs are pressed against at least one of the lower leg and the ankle by the corresponding inflatable chamber of the air bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: G Force Braces, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas M. Goumas, David Scott Westbrook, Michael N. Bordieri, Jr., Danielle N. Calvello
  • Patent number: 11696845
    Abstract: A shoulder brace device includes: a torso band, an arm band, and a brace mechanism, such that the brace mechanism is configured to connect to the torso band and the arm band; wherein the brace mechanism includes a ball joint assembly, such that the shoulder brace device enables free range of movement; wherein the brace mechanism can be locked in place or tightened for reduced range of movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Burton Braces, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Burton, John Atallah, Edwar Abboud Habr, John Robert Burnett, Tal Hendrix
  • Publication number: 20230148303
    Abstract: An orthopedic brace is provided that includes one or more pad plates formed of a light-curable material and a hinge comprising one or more hinge framework elements connected to the one or more pad plates. The pad plates may include an elastomeric shell to contain the light-curable material. A rigid attachment member may be coupled to the elastomeric shell to couple to the hinge framework element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Arctic Bracing LLC
    Inventors: Brian Snow, Jeff King, Brian Lewis Hambrick
  • Patent number: 11612507
    Abstract: A hip brace is provided which includes an iliac crest pressure plate, a femur pressure plate, a quadriceps pressure plate, and a bracket to connect the plates. The bracket includes one or more adjustable hinges to adjust positioning of at least one of the iliac crest pressure plate, the femur pressure plate, or the quadriceps pressure plate to correspond with dimensions of a user. The bracket further includes a range of motion restriction dial to control flexion or extension of the hip of the user, where the range of motion restriction is positioned on the bracket to correspond to the femur pressure plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Arctic Bracing, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Snow, Jeff King
  • Patent number: 11135082
    Abstract: Provided are methods and systems of reducing, treating, and/or preventing back pain in an individual, such as a pregnant or post-partum individual, that include changing the center of gravity of the individual by the methods set forth herein. In particular, the methods herein include shifting the center of gravity in the individual to a desired center of gravity. The methods include applying modifiable lifting forces to a lower abdomen of the individual using a pully system, under the belly of the individual toward the desired center of gravity; and applying one or more vector forces from an anterior side of the individual toward the desired center of gravity. Also provided are methods that include applying a lumbar support, as described herein to an individual. Also provided herein are adjustable, modular lumbar support devices that may be used to provide lumbar and/or belly support for individuals having belly weight to achieve the present methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: AMAZING BRACE, LLC
    Inventor: Victor Hayes
  • Patent number: 10786381
    Abstract: Example embodiments of the brace assembly utilize an elastic cross strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to provide progressive resistance to the extension, flexion or other movement of body parts about the joint. In some embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides a progressive resisting force to resist hyperextension of the knee. Some embodiments of the assembly may be able to accommodate different joints, different size wearer's of the assembly and different tension settings such as for athletes during competition. Some embodiments of the brace assembly may be used bilaterally and can be made without metal bracing to comply with the requirements of some sports. Some embodiments of the mounting facilities may have through holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: KNEE X BRACE LLC
    Inventors: Lonnie E. Paulos, Kim A. Nelson
  • Patent number: 10687971
    Abstract: A protective sleeve for treating injury to a wearer's elbow joint comprises a central pad; a protective opening one wearer's medial elbow region, a cap attached on the exterior side of the central pad; a relatively thin sheet; a cylindrical sleeve formed by the relatively thin sheet and the central pad; a first compression strip attached on the interior side within the upper portion of the central pad; a second compression strip attached on the interior side within the lower portion of the central pad; and a fastening means for securing the protective sleeve on the wearer's arm; and a treatment method thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: THE LONNIE BRACE LLC
    Inventor: Stephen John Martino
  • Patent number: 10619343
    Abstract: An extension support member includes a bracket or web having a first planar portion or leg, a second planar portion or leg, an acute, concave angle between the first planar portion or leg and the second planar portion or leg, and a bend or backbone joining the first planar portion or leg to the second planar portion or leg. The extension support member also includes is a first mounting portion or tab joined to the second planar portion or leg via the bend or backbone at a first, convex obtuse angle and a second mounting portion or tab joined to the first planar portion or leg via the bend or backbone at a second obtuse, convex angle. The first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are located at opposite ends of the bracket or web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Power Brace, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy P. Heady, Charles W. Heady
  • Patent number: 10619323
    Abstract: An extension support member includes a bracket or web having a first planar portion or leg, a second planar portion or leg, an acute angle between the first planar portion or leg and the second planar portion or leg, and a bend or backbone joining the first planar portion or leg to the second planar portion or leg. The extension support member also includes is a first mounting portion or tab joined to the second planar portion or leg via the bend or backbone at a first obtuse angle and a second mounting portion or tab joined to the first planar portion or leg via the bend or backbone at a second obtuse angle. The first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are located at opposite ends of the bracket or web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Power Brace, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy P. Heady, Charles W. Heady
  • Publication number: 20200069452
    Abstract: A hip brace is provided which includes an iliac crest pressure plate, a femur pressure plate, a quadriceps pressure plate, and a bracket to connect the plates. The bracket includes one or more adjustable hinges to adjust positioning of at least one of the iliac crest pressure plate, the femur pressure plate, or the quadriceps pressure plate to correspond with dimensions of a user. The bracket further includes a range of motion restriction dial to control flexion or extension of the hip of the user, where the range of motion restriction is positioned on the bracket to correspond to the femur pressure plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: Arctic Bracing, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Snow, Jeff King
  • Patent number: 10517697
    Abstract: A cover for an orthodontic bracket having an arch wire laterally extending therethrough includes a body having a forward-facing planar surface and a rearward-facing recess configured for at least partially receiving the orthodontic bracket therein. The body includes first and second slots located on opposed lateral sides of the body and each configured so that the arch wire passes laterally through the first and second slots and the recess of the body when the cover is positioned over the orthodontic bracket. The forward-facing planar surface is provided with decorative indicia thereon. The cover is configured so that the cover does not bind movement of the arch wire relative to the orthodontic bracket, does not secure the arch wire to the orthodontic brackets, and does not alter the functioning of the dental braces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Bracees, LLC
    Inventor: Sy Viet Nguyen
  • Patent number: 10392820
    Abstract: An improved system for straightening and/or supporting a wall is provided. The system includes a joist spanner system that may be attached to an elongated vertical member positioned to abut a wall. The joist spanner system may include an inner bracket and an outer bracket in slidable or telescopic communication with one another. The inner bracket and outer bracket may each include a slot or track to provide slidable or telescopic adjustment of the spanner system. The slot or track may also provide an adjustable point for attaching the spanner system to the elongated vertical member. The inner bracket and outer bracket may also each include an end plate configured to be positioned to abut opposing joist members. The end plates may also include one or more apertures configured to receive a fastener for securing the spanner system to opposing joist members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Power Brace, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy P. Heady, Charles W. Heady
  • Publication number: 20190240054
    Abstract: Example embodiments of the brace assembly are provided that utilize an elastic cross strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to provide dynamic forces on a joint. In some embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides an offloading force to offload forces put on the knee. Some embodiments of the brace assembly further comprise adjusting facilities to accommodate different joints, different size wearers of the assembly and different tension settings to give different therapeutic effects. Some embodiments of the brace assembly may further include cross straps to provide training strap features for the wearer. Some embodiments of the brace assembly may provide patella stabilizing features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: KNEE X BRACE LLC
    Inventors: Lonnie E. Paulos, Kim A. Nelson, Jordan Terry
  • Patent number: 9717621
    Abstract: An adjustable cervical collar is in the form of a u-shaped base with a front joined to a pair of rearwardly extending wings. Left and right chin supports are pivotally connected at their distal ends to the distal ends to of respective wings with a chin piece connected between the upper proximal ends of the chin supports. An adjustable latch is individually coupled between each wing and the lower proximal end of the associated chin supports. Preferably the latch is in the form of 1) an arcuate slot in each wing arranged around the respective pivot axis with a track formed on opposite sides of the slot and 2) a retractable locking pin carried by each chin support and movable within the respective slot, the locking pins adapted to engage the ribs in the respective track to releasably lock the chin support to the respective wing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: University Braces, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas T. Haider, Chih-Chuan Wang
  • Publication number: 20170165093
    Abstract: The current invention is a leg brace with two adjustable lateral supports connected to the footpad with a plurality of support straps that are connected between the lateral supports 10 and the lateral supports. The support straps can be attached around the leg that needs to be support with an attachment means such as a buckle mechanism or a hook and fastening system. The support straps would have built in one or more air bladders which would inflate with air using a built in air pump allowing the proper support and comfort for the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Applicant: H & A Foot Brace, LLC
    Inventors: Marc Lee Huttenlocker, Martin Lee Huttenlocker, Maurice Lee Huttenlocker, Matthew Lee Huttenlocker, SR., Michael Lee Huttenlocker, JR., John Robert Alexander
  • Patent number: D816234
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: GB Orthopedic Bracing LLC
    Inventors: Danielle N. Calvello, Douglas M. Goumas, Michael N. Bordieri, Jr.
  • Patent number: D989969
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: G Force Braces, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas M. Goumas, Michael N. Bordieri, Jr., Danielle N. Calvello
  • Patent number: D993426
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: G Force Braces, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas M. Goumas, Michael N. Bordieri, Jr., Danielle N. Calvello