Patents Assigned to Natraflex Systems, Inc.
  • Ergonomic exercising and bracing device
    Patent number: 5456650
    Abstract: A device for exercising the fingers, hands, and forearms of a user while bracing the wrist of the user. The device incorporates flexible, resilient rods made of a material such as a composite. The rods are configured to extend from a tip of the finger to at least base of the finger. A brace is provided which extends across the back of the hand and across the back of the wrist of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: Natraflex Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Charlton H. Williams, Jr., Larry G. Nelson
  • Exercise glove incorporating rods which offer resistance to movement of fingers, hands, or wrists
    Patent number: 5453064
    Abstract: A device for exercising the fingers, hands, wrists and forearms of a user. The device incorporates flexible resilient rods made of a material such as a composite. The flexural strength of the rods creates the exercising resistance. The rods extend parallel to the hand of the user and therefore allow the user to perform other functions with his or her hands while wearing the device. The rods and the device may incorporate antimicrobials to prevent the spread or growth of microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1995
    Assignee: Natraflex Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Charlton H. Williams, Jr.
  • Baseball glove incorporating aramid braces
    Patent number: 5379459
    Abstract: A baseball glove incorporating a continuous lacing system and a unique brace system. The brace system urges the glove into an open position when placed on the hand of a user and supports the form of the glove. The continuous lacing system allows a user to form his or her glove into a desired pocket configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Assignee: Natraflex Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Charlton H. Williams, Jr.