Patents Assigned to The Idea People LLC
  • Patent number: 7815584
    Abstract: An adjustable device is described for applying pressure to an area of a person while substantially eliminating pressure from a prescribed area. The device includes a panel, a first elastic belt, a second elastic belt, a first elastic strap, and a second elastic strap. These elements are connected to one another such that the panel is flanked on one side by the first panel and the first elastic belt and, on the other side, by the second panel and the second belt. Alternate embodiments include several panels disposed side-by-side or on top of one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: The Idea People LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth G. Stewart, III
  • Patent number: 7237844
    Abstract: A light-weight portable vertebrae decompression support device comprising a pair of arm rests with selectively adjustable members connecting the arm rests and a base member. The base member is adapted to rest on a seat. The selective adjustment raises and lowers the height of the arm rests with respect to the base. The support device provides arm support sufficient to decompress the vertebrae and aids persons recovering from back surgery or those with chronic back problems. The support device can be made adjustable to fit different girth persons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: The Idea People LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth G Stewart, III, Thomas Sweeney
  • Publication number: 20070040438
    Abstract: A light-weight portable vertebrae decompression support device comprising a pair of arm rests with selectively adjustable members connecting the arm rests and a base member. The base member is adapted to rest on a seat. The selective adjustment raises and lowers the height of the arm rests with respect to the base. The support device provides arm support sufficient to decompress the vertebrae and aids persons recovering from back surgery or those with chronic back problems. The support device can be made adjustable to fit different girth persons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: THE IDEA PEOPLE LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Stewart, Thomas Sweeney
  • Patent number: 7156465
    Abstract: A light-weight portable vertebrae decompression support device comprising a pair of arm rests with selectively adjustable members connecting the arm rests and a base member. The base member is adapted to rest on a seat. The selective adjustment raises and lowers the height of the arm rests with respect to the base. The support device provides arm support sufficient to decompress the vertebrae and aids persons recovering from back surgery or those with chronic back problems. The support device can be made adjustable to fit different girth persons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: The Idea People LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth G. Stewart, III, Thomas Sweeney
  • Publication number: 20040124688
    Abstract: A light-weight portable vertebrae decompression support device comprising a pair of arm rests with selectively adjustable members connecting the arm rests and a base member. The base member is adapted to rest on a seat. The selective adjustment raises and lowers the height of the arm rests with respect to the base. The support device provides arm support sufficient to decompress the vertebrae and aids persons recovering from back surgery or those with chronic back problems. The support device can be made adjustable to fit different girth persons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: The Idea People LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth G. Stewart, Thomas Sweeney
  • Publication number: 20040123392
    Abstract: An adjustable body support device for applying supportive pressure to spaced areas of the human body comprising two elongated resilient foam-like cushions adjustably joined for adjusting the spacing between them. The cushions may be provided with covers having pockets for holding hot or cold packs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: The Idea People LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth G. Stewart, Thomas Sweeney
  • Patent number: 6588020
    Abstract: A portable back support device for providing vertebrae decompression support and therapeutic heating and/or cooling while preventing pressure against an incision or injured portion of the back. The support device can be made adjustable to fit different size persons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: The Idea People LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth G. Stewart, III, Thomas Sweeney
  • Publication number: 20030115658
    Abstract: A portable back support device for providing vertebrae decompression support and therapeutic heating and/or cooling while preventing pressure against an incision or injured portion of the back. The support device can be made adjustable to fit different size persons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Applicant: The Idea People LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth G. Stewart, Thomas Sweeney