Patents by Inventor Jeffrey A. VanBuren

Jeffrey A. VanBuren 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).

  • Perturbation apparatus for proprioceptive and reactive balance training
    Patent number: 8986180
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable perturbation device and methods for proprioceptive and reactive balance training and therapy. The perturbation device is manipulated by a user, person other than the user, or mechanical device to impart linear, rotational or tilting movement, or a combination thereof. The device generally comprises a base, a movable assembly positioned on the based and configured to be stood upon by a user. The movable assembly is movable with respect to the base by a manually manipulated assembly connected to the movable assembly. Manipulation of the device may create linear, rotational, or tilting movement, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Balance Dynamix, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. VanBuren, Javvad Qasimi, Chris Relyea
  • Perturbation apparatus and methods for proprioceptive and reactive balance training and therapy
    Patent number: 8435164
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable, manually manipulated perturbation device and methods for proprioceptive and reactive balance training and therapy. The perturbation device is manipulated by a person other than the user to impart linear, rotational or tilting movement, or a combination thereof. The device generally comprises a base, a movable assembly positioned on the base and configured to be stood upon by a user. The movable assembly is movable with respect to the base by a manually manipulated assembly connected to the movable assembly. The method generally comprises the steps of providing a perturbation device, positioning a user on the perturbation device and manipulating the perturbation device by a person other than the user to create the linear, rotational, or tilting movement, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. VanBuren
  • Perturbation apparatus and methods for proprioceptive and reactive balance training and therapy
    Publication number: 20100285941
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable, manually manipulated perturbation device and methods for proprioceptive and reactive balance training and therapy. The perturbation device is manipulated by a person other than the user to impart linear, rotational or tilting movement, or a combination thereof. The device generally comprises a base, a movable assembly positioned on the base and configured to be stood upon by a user. The movable assembly is movable with respect to the base by a manually manipulated assembly connected to the movable assembly. The method generally comprises the steps of providing a perturbation device, positioning a user on the perturbation device and manipulating the perturbation device by a person other than the user to create the linear, rotational, or tilting movement, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. VanBuren