Patents by Inventor Eli Avihod

Eli Avihod 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).

  • Wheelchair with book-style folding feature
    Publication number: 20050067861
    Abstract: An improved folding wheelchair which allows greater comfort and support for patients. The folding seat back provides rigid support about a flexible spine and may be folded book-like about the flexible spine. The folding seat back of the wheelchair provides rigid support while permitting the patient to be variably reclined and permits the wheelchair to be completely folded or collapsed for easier transport and storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Inventor: Eli Avihod
  • Kit for converting a non-reclining wheelchair into a reclining wheelchair
    Patent number: 6533358
    Abstract: An improved kit for converting a non-reclining wheelchair into a reclining wheelchair providing replacement side rails which improve patient comfort by preventing the side rail from impinging upon the patient. The replacement side rails are affixed to the frame of the wheelchair after the original side rails are removed. The replacement side rails bend outward to avoid the location of the patient's axilla when the wheelchair is reclined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Medisol USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Eli Avihod
  • Kit for a reclining chair-back thoracic-lumbar-sacral corrective orthosis wheelchair
    Patent number: 5445433
    Abstract: A kit for converting a non-reclining wheelchair into a reclining wheelchair with a thoracic-lumbar-sacral correcting orthosis ("TLSO") corrective chair back. The TLSO chair back portion is hingeably affixed to the frame of a wheelchair which has had its non-reclining chair back removed. The desired degree of incline of the TLSO chair back portion is set by adjustment of recline adjustment straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1995
    Assignee: Medisol U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventor: Eli Avihod
  • Thoracic-lumbar-sacral corrective orthosis ("TLSO") corrective back supporting brace and chair side support buttress
    Patent number: 5256135
    Abstract: A thoracic-lumbar-sacral corrective orthosis ("TLSO") device, for supporting, controlling and correcting structural and postural curvature and deformation of the spine and a chair side support buttress to further support a patient seated in a chair. The TLSO device can be used by ambulatory and non-ambulatory patient's alike and has an arcuate rigid back portion, a flexible vest portion and straps to hold the TLSO device against the patient's back to apply corrective pressure to the patient's spine. A lumbar support cushion is located on the arcuate rigid back portion to provide lumbar support to the patient's spine. Chair attachment straps are affixed to arcuate rigid back portion for use in securing a patient wearing the TLSO device in a chair. The chair side support buttress is positioned between the armrest of a chair and extends upwards to lie adjacent to the patient's side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: Medisol U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventor: Eli Avihod