Patents Assigned to Tau Orthopedics, LLC
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Patent number: 10124205Abstract: Disclosed is a muscle toning garment configured for use with modular, interchangeable resistance elements. The garment provides resistance to movement throughout an angular range of motion. The garment may be low profile, and worn by a wearer as a primary garment or beneath conventional clothing. Toning may thereby be accomplished throughout the wearer's normal daily activities, without the need for access to conventional exercise equipment. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training techniques.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Tau Orthopedics, LLCInventors: Belinko K. Matsuura, David G. Matsuura, Gerard von Hoffmann
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Patent number: 10004937Abstract: Disclosed is a muscle toning garment with resistance elements, which may be fluid filled dampers. The garment provides resistance to movement throughout an angular range of motion. The garment may be low profile, and worn by a wearer as a primary garment or beneath conventional clothing. Toning may thereby be accomplished throughout the wearer's normal daily activities, without the need for access to conventional exercise equipment. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training techniques. Sensors may be provided for sensing any of a variety of biometric parameters and for determining exerted power or calories consumed.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Tau Orthopedics LLCInventors: Belinko K. Matsuura, David G. Matsuura, Kaitlin von Hoffmann, Gerard von Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20180093121Abstract: A wearable device such as a garment is disclosed, having at least one resistance element at a motion segment such as a hip or knee. The garment includes at least one sensor, for sensing a parameter. Electronics are provided for processing the sensed parameter, and for providing feedback. Feedback may be in the form of proprioceptive tactile or audible feedback, or in the form of an adjustment of a performance parameter of the wearable device. In one implementation, resistance to movement of the wearer is adjusted up or down in response to changes in power output by the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2016Publication date: April 5, 2018Applicant: Tau Orthopedics, LLCInventors: Belinko K. Matsuura, David G. Matsuura, Kaitlin von Hoffmann, Gerard von Hoffmann
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Patent number: 9770617Abstract: Disclosed is a muscle specific exercise device. The device may provide passive or active resistance training throughout an angular range of motion. The device may be low profile, and worn by a wearer, such as beneath conventional clothing. Exercise of selective joints or motion of the body may thereby be accomplished throughout the wearer's normal daily activities, without the need for access to conventional exercise equipment. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training techniques.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Tau Orthopedics, LLCInventors: Kaitlin von Hoffmann, Gerard von Hoffmann
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Patent number: 9656117Abstract: Disclosed is a technical training garment configured for use with modular, interchangeable electronics and resistance modules. The garment provides resistance to movement throughout an angular range of motion and tracks biomechanical parameters such as stride length, stride rate, angular velocity and incremental power expended by the wearer. The garment may be low profile, and worn by a wearer as a primary garment or beneath or over conventional clothing. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training protocols.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: TAU Orthopedics, LLCInventors: Gerard von Hoffmann, Belinko K. Matsuura, David G. Matsuura
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Patent number: 9433814Abstract: Disclosed is a muscle toning garment with force dampening resistance elements, which may be fluid filled rotary dampers. The garment provides resistance training throughout an angular range of motion. The garment may be low profile, and worn by a wearer as a primary garment or beneath conventional clothing. Toning may thereby be accomplished throughout the wearer's normal daily activities, without the need for access to conventional exercise equipment. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training techniques.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2014Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Tau Orthopedics, LLCInventors: Kaitlin von Hoffmann, Gerard von Hoffmann
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Patent number: 9375603Abstract: Disclosed is a garment configured to receive resistance elements for elevating physiological load under motion. The garment includes left and right docking platforms for receiving left and right resistance elements which provide resistance to movement throughout an angular range of motion. The garment may be low profile, and worn by a wearer as a primary garment or beneath conventional clothing. Force transfer layers may be provided to transmit torque from the docking platforms to the garment while minimizing stretching or wrinkling of the garment. The garment may be a compression garment, including or constructed from fabric having at least about 30% stretch prior to tensile failure. Sensors may be provided for sensing any of a variety of biometric parameters and for determining exerted power or calories consumed.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2015Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Tau Orthopedics, LLCInventors: Belinko K. Matsuura, David G. Matsuura, Gerard von Hoffmann
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Patent number: 9327156Abstract: Disclosed is a muscle toning garment with detachable, interchangeable resistance elements. The garment provides resistance training throughout an angular range of motion. The garment may be low profile, and worn by a wearer as a primary garment or beneath conventional clothing. Toning may thereby be accomplished throughout the wearer's normal daily activities, without the need for access to conventional exercise equipment. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training techniques.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Tau Orthopedics, LLCInventors: Kaitlin von Hoffmann, Gerard von Hoffmann
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Patent number: 8986177Abstract: Disclosed is a muscle specific exercise device. The device may provide passive or active resistance training throughout an angular range of motion. The device may be low profile, and worn by a wearer, such as beneath conventional clothing. Exercise of selective joints or motion of the body may thereby be accomplished throughout the wearer's normal daily activities, without the need for access to conventional exercise equipment. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training techniques.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2010Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Tau Orthopedics, LLCInventors: Kaitlin von Hoffmann, Gerard von Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20140200121Abstract: Disclosed is a muscle toning garment with detachable, interchangeable resistance elements. The garment provides resistance training throughout an angular range of motion. The garment may be low profile, and worn by a wearer as a primary garment or beneath conventional clothing. Toning may thereby be accomplished throughout the wearer's normal daily activities, without the need for access to conventional exercise equipment. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: Tau Orthopedics, LLCInventors: Kaitlin von Hoffmann, Gerard von Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20140179497Abstract: Disclosed is a neutral bias, dynamic constant resistance exercise device. The device provides resistance training throughout an angular range of motion. The device may be low profile, and worn by a wearer, such as beneath conventional clothing. Exercise of selective joints or motion of the body may thereby be accomplished throughout the wearer's normal daily activities, without the need for access to conventional exercise equipment. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Tau Orthopedics, LLCInventors: Kaitlin von Hoffmann, Gerard von Hoffmann