Patents by Inventor Albert V. Romo

Albert V. Romo has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230181346
    Abstract: A spine bracing system featuring one or more anterior panels that are trimmable to provide different sized anterior panels, all of which would include finished (fused) edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventor: Albert V. Romo
  • Publication number: 20220280326
    Abstract: A brace configured to wrap around a lumbar region of a wearer features a first arm and a second arm. Each arm features a first band, a panel slidably disposed at a lateral side of the wearer and coupled to the first band, and a loop connector coupled to the panel on a first end of the panel. The first band has a horizontally extending channel, within which the panel moves. The panel features a rigid material, and the loop connector is tethered to the panel. Moving the connector loop causes moving the panel laterally, which adjusts a location of the panel around the lumbar region of the wearer. The brace may further feature an upper band and a lower band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Albert V. Romo, Geoffrey Wong
  • Publication number: 20220280324
    Abstract: A height adjustable orthosis is described. The orthosis features a belt and a posterior frame. Coupled to the belt, the posterior frame includes a first panel including at least a first fastener and a second rear panel including at least a first lock member and a second locking member. The first panel and the second panel are configured to move vertically relative to each other to position the first fastener to engage at least (1) the first locking member at a first height or (2) the second locking member as a second height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Albert V. Romo, Geoffrey Wong, Jane Price
  • Publication number: 20220280325
    Abstract: A spine brace features a first and a second arm covering a first and a second side of the patient, respectively. Each arm features a middle band disposed between an upper band and a lower band, and an adjustment mechanism that allows for independent adjustment of each band. Each arm may feature a cord coupled to the pulley base to tighten the brace. The adjustment mechanism may include slots for each of the bands, and the upper and lower slots are angled with respect to the middle slot. The first and second arms are removably coupled together using a hook and loop coupling. The brace further features a T-shaped opening that narrows in a center of the adjustment mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Albert V. Romo, Jane Price
  • Patent number: 8142377
    Abstract: The double pull body brace comprises a one-piece panel which engages around the torso and overlaps at the front. At the overlap, it is attached to itself by means of a hook-and-loop fastener so that a wide range of adjustment is possible. In the back, spaced cord guides are mounted on said panel. Each cord guide carries a plurality of cord guide lobes. An upper cord is engaged around the upper cord guide lobes, and a lower cord is engaged around the lower cord guide lobes. These cords are separately attached to pull tabs. When donned, the user pulls on the pull tabs to separately adjust upper and lower closure tension of the body brace. When in correct adjustment, the pull tabs are attached in place by hook-and-loop fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: WG Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Geoffrey Garth, Albert V. Romo
  • Patent number: 7001348
    Abstract: The double pull body brace comprises a one-piece panel which engages around the torso and overlaps at the front. At the overlap, it is attached to itself by means of a hook-and-loop fastener so that a wide range of adjustment is possible. In the back, spaced cord guides are mounted on said panel. Each cord guide carries a plurality of cord guide lobes. An upper cord is engaged around the upper cord guide lobes, and a lower cord is engaged around the lower cord guide lobes. These cords are separately attached to pull tabs. When donned, the user pulls on the pull tabs to separately adjust upper and lower closure tension of the body brace. When in correct adjustment, the pull tabs are attached in place by hook-and-loop fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Aspen Medical Products
    Inventors: Geoffrey Garth, Albert V. Romo