Patents by Inventor Esther Smith

Esther Smith 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).

  • Ankle dorsiflexion therapy device
    Patent number: 11890503
    Abstract: In one example, an apparatus includes a baseplate, a footplate connected to the baseplate, a heel support connected to the footplate, an instep securing device connected to the heel support or footplate, a calf attachment member configured to releasably attach to a leg of a user, and a first cord movably connected to the baseplate, the first cord terminating at its first end in a handle, and a second end of the first cord is configured to attach to the calf attachment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: GRASSROOTS PHYSICAL THERAPY LLC
    Inventors: Esther Smith, Brendan Perkins
  • ANKLE DORSIFLEXION THERAPY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220054887
    Abstract: In one example, an apparatus includes a baseplate, a footplate connected to the baseplate, a heel support connected to the footplate, an instep securing device connected to the heel support or footplate, a calf attachment member configured to releasably attach to a leg of a user, and a first cord movably connected to the baseplate, the first cord terminating at its first end in a handle, and a second end of the first cord is configured to attach to the calf attachment member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Esther Smith, Brendan Perkins
  • Apparatus and method for providing lumbar support
    Publication number: 20060282032
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing support to the lumbar region of the torso including a support belt with an anchor above and below the belt. The anchor may be a garment coupled to the belt to improve the fashion, security and comfort of the support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Esther Smith, Jeffrey Smith