Patents by Inventor Jane PRICE
Jane PRICE 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).
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Publication number: 20240099870Abstract: A shoulder immobilizer and arm apparatus are provided for enhanced comfort and ease of use for rehabilitating a shoulder. The shoulder immobilizer includes a double figure-9 strap configuration to support the weight of an injured arm and shoulder comfortably. The shoulder immobilizer can be stepped down for modular construction and use depending on a user's needs. The shoulder immobilizer may be configured to cooperate with a corresponding arm apparatus, including an open-frame sling allowing for elbow extension and a simplified strap configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2020Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Matthew BARRIENTOS, Mark Harman POWELL, Asdis BJORNSSON, Jane PRICE, Eugenio LUNA
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Publication number: 20240033116Abstract: According to an embodiment of the disclosure, an orthopedic spine brace is described. The brace features a back panel; a first and second lateral frame assembly; and a chest plate attachment. The first lateral frame assembly includes a first superior frame member and a first hinge coupled to both a first end of the first superior frame member to allow for angular adjustment of the first superior frame member. The second lateral frame assembly includes a second superior frame member and a second hinge coupled to both a first end of the second superior frame member to allow for angular adjustment of the second superior frame member. The chest plate attachment includes (i) a lock attachment member for coupling to a second end of the first superior frame member and (ii) a hinged attachment member for coupling to a second end of the second superior frame member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Jane Price, Harry Duane Romo, Erik Zimmer, Jozsef Horvath
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Publication number: 20230301814Abstract: An anterior bracing system deployed as part of an orthopedic brace is described. The anterior bracing system features an anterior panel and a plurality of telescopic lateral panels. The anterior panel includes a plurality of rotatable locking members, each disposed on an opposing side of the anterior panel. The telescopic lateral panels are configured to extend in a lateral direction or retract in a medial direction. The plurality of rotatable locking members are configured to rotate between an open position and a closed position. When the locking members are placed in the open position, the telescopic lateral panels are configured to extend or retract. When the locking members are placed the closed position, the telescopic lateral panels are locked in a current position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Jane Price, Erik Zimmer
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Publication number: 20230285175Abstract: An orthopedic brace features a belt brace and an adjustable spinal support extension. The belt brace includes a structural member. The adjustable spinal support extension is configured for insertion into the structural member. The adjustable spinal support extension includes a sleeve, a first strut member, and a second strut member adjustably coupled to the first strut member to alter a length of the spinal support extension. The first strut member and the second strut member are partially enclosed within the sleeve and a fastener of the structural member is attachable to a fastener on the sleeve when the adjustable spinal support extension is placed within the sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Erik Zimmer, Jane Price
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Publication number: 20230277354Abstract: A thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis attachment for configuring an orthopedic device as a thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis by connecting the attachment to the orthopedic device. The attachment has an anterior aspect including an anterior panel arranged to connect to an orthopedic device. An anterior thoracic extension (ATE) is securable to the anterior panel, and a support bar extends from the ATE. A strap system includes an axillary strap system and/or a shoulder strap system removably securing onto a surface of the orthopedic device, and/or the ATE.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Nathan HERONEN, Jane PRICE, Harry Duane ROMO
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Publication number: 20230240879Abstract: An orthopedic brace features a posterior bracing system coupled to an anterior bracing system. The posterior bracing system includes a first plurality of telescopic lateral panels with a first telescopic lateral panel coupled to a first belt member and a second telescopic lateral panel coupled to a second belt member. The anterior bracing system includes a second plurality of telescopic lateral panels such as a third telescopic lateral panel and a fourth telescopic lateral panel. The first telescopic lateral panel and the first belt member are positioned into a curved form to enable the first belt member to attach to the third telescopic lateral panel of the anterior bracing system while the second telescopic lateral panel and the second belt member are positioned into a curved form to enable the second belt member to attach to the fourth telescopic lateral panel of the anterior bracing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Erik Zimmer, Jane Price
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Publication number: 20230240878Abstract: An orthopedic brace featuring a posterior bracing system. The posterior bracing system comprises (i) a posterior panel including a plurality of locking slots and (ii) a first extension panel removably coupled to the posterior panel. The first extension panel includes a plurality of locking protrusions corresponding to and removably coupled to the plurality of locking slots.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Erik Zimmer, Jane Price
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Patent number: 11684506Abstract: A thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis attachment for configuring an orthopedic device as a thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis by connecting the attachment to the orthopedic device. The attachment has an anterior aspect including an anterior panel arranged to connect to an orthopedic device. An anterior thoracic extension (ATE) is securable to the anterior panel, and a support bar extends from the ATE. A strap system includes an axillary strap system and/or a shoulder strap system removably securing onto a surface of the orthopedic device, and/or the ATE.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHFInventors: Nathan Heronen, Jane Price, Harry Duane Romo
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Patent number: 11547590Abstract: An orthopedic device includes a frame, a brace component, and a suspension element supporting the brace component and connecting the brace component to the frame. The suspension element is suspended relative to the frame and capable of independent movement relative thereto in a controlled manner.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2018Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHFInventors: Lindsay Frost, Jane Price, Patrick Kiruki, Jared Olivo
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Publication number: 20220280325Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Albert V. Romo, Jane Price
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Publication number: 20220280324Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Albert V. Romo, Geoffrey Wong, Jane Price
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Publication number: 20220151812Abstract: An orthopedic walker includes a body formed from at least one polymeric material and having a unitary construction. The body forms first and second portions divided by a median plane and connected to one another by a footbed. The first and second portions extend from the footbed and form an interior volume for receiving a foot and lower leg of a user. The first and second portions are arranged to articulate about or from the median plane to expand and retract the interior volume. The body consists of the first and second portions, and the footbed inclusive of an outsole having a tread as a continuous structure formed unitarily from the at least one polymeric material. The at least one polymeric material is an expanded thermoplastic.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Larus GUNNSTEINSSON, Sindri Pall SIGURDSSON, Jane PRICE, Asdis BJORNSSON, Matthew BARRIENTOS
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Patent number: 11246734Abstract: A thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis attachment for configuring an orthopedic device as a thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis by connecting the attachment to the orthopedic device. The attachment has an anterior aspect including an anterior panel arranged to connect to an orthopedic device. An anterior thoracic extension (ATE) is securable to the anterior panel, and a support bar extends from the ATE. A strap system includes an axillary strap system and/or a shoulder strap system removably securing onto a surface of the orthopedic device, and/or the ATE.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHFInventors: Nathan Heronen, Jane Price, Harry Duane Romo
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Publication number: 20220039991Abstract: A thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis attachment for configuring an orthopedic device as a thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis by connecting the attachment to the orthopedic device. The attachment has an anterior aspect including an anterior panel arranged to connect to an orthopedic device. An anterior thoracic extension (ATE) is securable to the anterior panel, and a support bar extends from the ATE. A strap system includes an axillary strap system and/or a shoulder strap system removably securing onto a surface of the orthopedic device, and/or the ATE.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: Nathan HERONEN, Jane PRICE, Harry Duane ROMO
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Patent number: 11160679Abstract: A dynamic tension system connects to an orthopedic device having a frame and a hinge connected to the frame. The dynamic tension system includes a cable, an adjustment mechanism connected to the cable and arranged to incrementally wind or release the cable, and a tension control device connected to the adjustment mechanism and arranged to limit the adjustment mechanism from winding of the cable past a predetermined tension level.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: OSSUR HFInventors: Janaki Ram-srinivasaRao Chetlapalli, Harry Duane Romo, Jane Price, Gudni Ingimarsson, Derek Brookover, Michael Meritt-Powell, Jared Olivo
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Publication number: 20190159922Abstract: An orthopedic device includes a frame, a brace component, and a suspension element supporting the brace component and connecting the brace component to the frame. The suspension element is suspended relative to the frame and capable of independent movement relative thereto in a controlled manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2018Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Lindsay FROST, Jane PRICE, Patrick KIRUKI, Jared Olivo
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Publication number: 20190070033Abstract: A thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis attachment for configuring an orthopedic device as a thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis by connecting the attachment to the orthopedic device. The attachment has an anterior aspect including an anterior panel arranged to connect to an orthopedic device. An anterior thoracic extension (ATE) is securable to the anterior panel, and a support bar extends from the ATE. A strap system includes an axillary strap system and/or a shoulder strap system removably securing onto a surface of the orthopedic device, and/or the ATE.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Nathan HERONEN, Jane PRICE, Harry Duane ROMO
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Publication number: 20190053933Abstract: A dynamic tension system connects to an orthopedic device having a frame and a hinge connected to the frame. The dynamic tension system includes a cable, an adjustment mechanism connected to the cable and arranged to incrementally wind or release the cable, and a tension control device connected to the adjustment mechanism and arranged to limit the adjustment mechanism from winding of the cable past a predetermined tension level.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Janaki Ram-srinivasaRao CHETLAPALLI, Harry Duane ROMO, Jane PRICE, Gudni INGIMARSSON, Derek BROOKOVER, Michael MERITT-POWELL, Jared OLIVO
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Patent number: 6953456Abstract: Digital tampons are disclosed which are capable of radially expanding into a non circular cross-sectional shape upon exposure to a wet environment, typically in use condition, so as to reduce bypass leakage. The inventions also relates to tampon blanks and a process of producing the tampons.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2000Date of Patent: October 11, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Sybille Fuchs, Samantha Jane Price, Uwe Thomas Michael Horst Hirsch, Veronique Marie Josephine Kremer
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Publication number: 20040033205Abstract: The present invention provides a method of whitening a person's teeth comprising treating the teeth with a whitening dentifrice and subsequently, but within a ten minute period thereafter, applying a self-supporting film of liquid bleaching product to said teeth, for a bleaching period of at least five minutes, preferably overnight. At the end of the bleaching period the whitening dentifrice can be used to remove residual bleaching product and the whole process repeated. The whitening dentifrice comprises a surface stain remover, selected from water-soluble polyphosphates, phosphonate polymers and dental abrasives having an RDA value greater than 120, which enhances the whitening effect. The bleaching product comprises a tooth bleaching agent and a liquid carrier and has a viscosity of less than 1000 mPa.s at a shear rate of 10s−1 and a temperature of 25° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Robert Francis Date, Samantha Jane Price, Donald James White