Patents Assigned to Ultra Athlete LLC
  • Ankle brace including a snap-together pivoting upper extension shell
    Patent number: 9186269
    Abstract: An ankle brace includes an upper extension shell pivotably connected to and projecting upwardly from the medial shell along left and right lateral was by first and second snap-together pivot means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Ultra Athlete LLC
    Inventor: Rick Peters
  • ANKLE BRACE INCLUDING A SNAP-TOGETHER PIVOTING UPPER EXTENSION SHELL
    Publication number: 20130345613
    Abstract: An ankle brace includes an upper extension shell pivotably connected to and projecting upwardly from the medial shell along left and right lateral was by first and second snap-together pivot means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Ultra Athlete LLC
    Inventor: Rick PETERS
  • Ankle brace
    Patent number: 7713224
    Abstract: An ankle brace is made to be very comfortable and easy to use while still providing sufficient support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Ultra Athlete LLC
    Inventors: Rick Peters, Randolph Smith
  • Ankle brace
    Patent number: 7615026
    Abstract: An ankle brace provides a variety of features that contribute to comfort, stability, and support. One embodiment provides thin, elongated gripping surfaces on the bottom of the brace, to reduce the opportunity for the brace to slip relative to the wearer's shoe. One embodiment provides substantially horizontal strap-receiving slots in the forefoot area, which; pull the foot down, toward the bottom of the brace, not relying on the shoe to hold the foot down against the brace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Ultra Athlete LLC
    Inventors: Rick Peters, Randolph Smith
  • Convertible ankle brace
    Patent number: 7524295
    Abstract: An ankle brace may be convertible so it can be used at various stages of treatment, from functioning as a splint when the ankle is first injured, to functioning as a pivoting, relatively non-restrictive protective brace after the ankle has fully healed. The brace also may have a pivoting buckle with the range of pivoting motion of the buckle being limited to provide for the brace to adapt to the wearer while still providing stability and support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Ultra Athlete LLC
    Inventors: Rick Peters, Randolph Smith, Tony Parker, Matt Haws
  • Ankle brace with cuff and strap
    Patent number: 6858017
    Abstract: An ankle brace includes a heel stirrup including a base and left and right upright portions. Left and right pivot legs are pivotably connected to the left and right uprights, respectively. A cuff joins the left and right pivot legs. In most preferred embodiments, the rear cuff is flexible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Ultra Athlete LLC
    Inventor: Rick E. Peters
  • Ankle brace with cuff and strap
    Publication number: 20040167453
    Abstract: An ankle brace includes a heel stirrup including a base and left and right upright portions. Left and right pivot legs are pivotably connected to the left and right uprights, respectively. A cuff joins the left and right pivot legs. In most preferred embodiments, the rear cuff is flexible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: Ultra Athlete LLC
    Inventor: Rick E. Peters
  • Ankle brace shell
    Patent number: D550370
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Ultra Athlete LLC
    Inventors: Rick Peters, Matt Haws, Tony Parker
  • Side portion of a stirrup of a pivoting ankle brace
    Patent number: D611157
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Ultra Athlete LLC
    Inventors: Rick Peters, Matt Haws, Tony Parker
  • Outside of upper portion of a pivoting ankle brace
    Patent number: D611158
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Ultra Athlete LLC
    Inventors: Rick Peters, Matt Haws, Tony Parker