Patents by Inventor Jeffrey S. Rich

Jeffrey S. Rich 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: 11737904
    Abstract: A multilayer orthotic/orthosis has a cover layer, a shell layer and a posting layer. The shell layer is formed of a thermoplastic having a moldable temperature. The rigidity of the shell layer, and in particular the rigidity of the thermoplastic is chosen to be of a magnitude to support the portion of the individual at temperatures below the moldable temperature. The shell layer, preferably the thermoplastic, has a flexibility above the moldable temperature to mold the shell layer into a shape to support the portion of the individual. The shell layer has two layers of woven polyester fibers (“scrim”) on the top and bottom. The scrim gives the plastic strength and prevents it from stretching excessively when molding. These unique properties make the material well suited for stacking multiple layers without having excessive bulking of material top lines. Both sides of the shell layer are coated with a layer of hot melt cement/glue/adhesive for easy attachment of various layers or other materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: MASTERFIT ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. Rich
  • Publication number: 20190374369
    Abstract: A multilayer orthotic/orthosis has a cover layer, a shell layer and a posting layer. The shell layer is formed of a thermoplastic having a moldable temperature. The rigidity of the shell layer, and in particular the rigidity of the thermoplastic is chosen to be of a magnitude to support the portion of the individual at temperatures below the moldable temperature. The shell layer, preferably the thermoplastic, has a flexibility above the moldable temperature to mold the shell layer into a shape to support the portion of the individual. The shell layer has two layers of woven polyester fibers (“scrim”) on the top and bottom. The scrim gives the plastic strength and prevents it from stretching excessively when molding. These unique properties make the material well suited for stacking multiple layers without having excessive bulking of material top lines. Both sides of the shell layer are coated with a layer of hot melt cement/glue/adhesive for easy attachment of various layers or other materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. RICH
  • Patent number: 10420669
    Abstract: A multilayer orthotic/orthosis has a cover layer, a shell layer and a posting layer. The shell layer is formed of a thermoplastic having a moldable temperature. The rigidity of the shell layer, and in particular the rigidity of the thermoplastic is chosen to be of a magnitude to support the portion of the individual at temperatures below the moldable temperature. The shell layer, preferably the thermoplastic, has a flexibility above the moldable temperature to mold the shell layer into a shape to support the portion of the individual. The shell layer has two layers of woven polyester fibers (“scrim”) on the top and bottom. The scrim gives the plastic strength and prevents it from stretching excessively when molding. These unique properties make the material well suited for stacking multiple layers without having excessive bulking of material top lines. Both sides of the shell layer are coated with a layer of hot melt cement/glue/adhesive for easy attachment of various layers or other materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. Rich
  • Publication number: 20180235827
    Abstract: A foot orthotic with an orthotic surface pressing against a bottom of a foot of the patient. The orthotic has a treatment area and a non-treatment area. The treatment area is arranged and formed to apply a treatment pressure under a set of tendons, that preferably includes an abductor hallucis of the foot. The treatment area applies the treatment pressure when the patient walks with the orthotic surface pressing against the foot. The treatment pressure is applied across 10-100% of a full lateral width of the abductor hallucis, and is applied along front to back length of the foot in a range of 10% to 75% of a total length of the abductor hallucis. The non-treatment area is arranged around the treatment area. The treatment pressure is higher than a non-treatment pressure that the non-treatment area applies to the foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. RICH, Ron NOY
  • Publication number: 20160095737
    Abstract: A multilayer orthotic/orthosis has a cover layer, a shell layer and a posting layer. The shell layer is formed of a thermoplastic having a moldable temperature. The rigidity of the shell layer, and in particular the rigidity of the thermoplastic is chosen to be of a magnitude to support the portion of the individual at temperatures below the moldable temperature. The shell layer, preferably the thermoplastic, has a flexibility above the moldable temperature to mold the shell layer into a shape to support the portion of the individual. The shell layer has two layers of woven polyester fibers (“scrim”) on the top and bottom. The scrim gives the plastic strength and prevents it from stretching excessively when molding. These unique properties make the material well suited for stacking multiple layers without having excessive bulking of material top lines. Both sides of the shell layer are coated with a layer of hot melt cement/glue/adhesive for easy attachment of various layers or other materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. RICH
  • Patent number: 9000059
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel heat moldable gel and foam composition and the process for making the gel and foam composition. The gel and foam composition comprises gel infused into cells of a foam. The gel is a blend of gelling agents, such as thermoplastic polymers, resiliency components, such as styrene-butadiene or styrene-isoprene copolymer and softening agents, such as oils. The foam preferably has a hardness less than or equal to a hardness of the gel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Masterfit Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. Rich
  • Publication number: 20130184374
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel heat moldable gel and foam composition and the process for making the gel and foam composition. The gel and foam composition comprises gel infused into cells of a foam. The gel is a blend of gelling agents, such as thermoplastic polymers, resiliency components, such as styrene-butadiene or styrene-isoprene copolymer and softening agents, such as oils. The foam preferably has a hardness less than or equal to a hardness of the gel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. RICH
  • Patent number: 7900380
    Abstract: An insole which is individually adaptable for insertion in footwear is disclosed. The insole has an upper cradle having an upper surface for contact with a foot. The upper surface is a ETC material. A lower interlocking surface is molded of EVA for cushioning of the foot. A lower cradle having an upper surface with an arch depression and a lower surface with flow domes provided. The flow dome has a flow hole fluidly communicating with the arch depression. A gel layer is placed in the arch depression, the gel layer being moldable via heat. The insole is heated to allow the gel layer to soften. The user then places their foot in on the insole allowing the gel layer to conform to the user's feet. The gel layer then cools and sets in the shape. Excess gel in the gel layer runs out through the flow holes and fills the flow domes. The excess gel is removed and the flow dome is plugged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Masterfit Enterprises Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. Rich
  • Patent number: 6986487
    Abstract: A baby bottle holder with a wide base for stability with a concaved based portion for resting upon an infant is disclosed. The bottle holder has two self adjusting arms that grip the infant for hands free feeding leaving the care giver free to perform other tasks. Cylindrical like walls grip the bottle firmly and thereby allowing for easily insertion or removal of the baby bottle. The baby bottle holder retains the bottle at an angle that allowing the flow of liquids for comfortable feeding. The baby bottle holder also is shaped to act as a handle allowing the infant child to easily grip the bottle; and can be used as a teething toy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. Rich
  • Publication number: 20040222334
    Abstract: A baby bottle holder with a wide base for stability with a concaved based portion for resting upon an infant is disclosed. The bottle holder has two self adjusting arms that grip the infant for hands free feeding leaving the care giver free to perform other tasks. Cylindrical like walls grip the bottle firmly and thereby allowing for easily insertion or removal of the baby bottle. The baby bottle holder retains the bottle at an angle that allowing the flow of liquids for comfortable feeding. The baby bottle holder also is shaped to act as a handle allowing the infant child to easily grip the bottle; and can be used as a teething toy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. Rich
  • Patent number: 6025414
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel heat moldable composition and the process for making said composition. The inventive composition comprises a blend of gelling agents, such as thermoplastic polymers, resiliency components, such as styrene-butadiene or styrene-isoprene copolymer and softening agents, such as oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: Jeffery S. Rich
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. Rich