Patents by Inventor Hirsh L. Schipper

Hirsh L. Schipper 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).

  • Patent number: 5403270
    Abstract: A lumbar traction device for applying a controlled traction force to particular low back regions of a subject's back by the use of the subject's weight. The device comprises a belt having a predetermined width and length for securement about a subject's abdomino-lumbar region, and impinging upon the lower chest area. An attachment secures the belt about the subject's abdomino-lumbar region. A link chain is connected to each of two antero-lateral connecting points and two postero-lateral connecting points of the belt. Each chain has a connecting frame for securing same to a superior support structure, and an attaching portion for independent adjustable securement to a respective one of the connecting points. The belt and the chains support the subject freely in the air whereby the weight of the subject is caused to apply a traction force to the particular low back region. The method of effecting the controlled traction is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Inventor: Hirsh L. Schipper