Patents by Inventor John Rutty

John Rutty 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: 7448682
    Abstract: An orthopedic back support for displacing a person's weight from the lower area of the spine by providing support for the upper torso and for use with a chair or seat having a seat base and a seat back. A flexible fabric cross piece is connected between vertical members to provide back support. The cross piece may include vertical channels or sleeves at opposite sides to receive and support the vertical members. A flexible strap is connected to the fabric or the vertical members and adapted to be positioned behind a seat or a head rest. The entire unit is portable or may be fabricated as part of a seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Inventor: John Rutty
  • Publication number: 20060055217
    Abstract: An orthopedic back support for displacing a person's weight from the lower area of the spine by providing support for the upper torso and for use with a chair or seat having a seat base and a seat back. A flexible fabric cross piece is connected between vertical members to provide back. The cross piece may include vertical channels or sleeves at opposite sides to receive and support the vertical members. A flexible strap is connected to the fabric or the vertical members and adapted to be positioned behind a seat or a head rest. The entire unit is portable or may be fabricated as part of a seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventor: John Rutty
  • Patent number: 6988772
    Abstract: A back support for displacing a person's weight from the lower area of the spine by providing support for the upper torso and for use with a seat having a seat base and a seat back, the back support comprising two axillary rests disposable against the seat back and protruding therefrom, supporting the major muscles in the area of each axilla. Each axillary rest may swivel to become relatively flush with the seat back. The support can be provided from the top using the seat back or headrest, or alternatively from the bottom using the seat base, or from a combination of both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Inventor: John Rutty
  • Publication number: 20040217634
    Abstract: A back support for displacing a person's weight from the lower area of the spine by providing support for the upper torso and for use with a seat having a seat base and a seat back, the back support comprising two axillary rests disposable against the seat back and protruding therefrom, supporting the major muscles in the area of each axilla. Each axillary rest may swivel to become relatively flush with the seat back. The support can be provided from the top using the seat back or headrest, or alternatively from the bottom using the seat base, or from a combination of both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: John Rutty
  • Patent number: 6793288
    Abstract: A back support for displacing a person's weight from the lower area of the spine by providing support for the upper torso and for use with a seat having a seat base and a seat back, the back support comprising two axillary rests disposable against the seat back and protruding therefrom, supporting the major muscles in the area of each axilla. Each axillary rest may swivel to become relatively flush with the seat back. The support can be provided from the top using the seat back or headrest, or alternatively from the bottom using the seat base, or from a combination of both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Inventor: John Rutty
  • Publication number: 20040090098
    Abstract: A back support for displacing a person's weight from the lower area of the spine by providing support for the upper torso and for use with a seat having a seat base and a seat back, the back support comprising two axillary rests disposable against the seat back and protruding therefrom, supporting the major muscles in the area of each axilla. Each axillary rest may swivel to become relatively flush with the seat back. The support can be provided from the top using the seat back or headrest, or alternatively from the bottom using the seat base, or from a combination of both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventor: John Rutty