Patents by Inventor Kurt D. Shutes

Kurt D. Shutes 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).

  • Publication number: 20080188785
    Abstract: A garment designed to provide support to the major muscle groups of the back and legs in order to reduce muscle fatigue and stress on the vertebrae and their disks. The garment is comprised of several semi-rigid rods (314) that are attached to a lumbar support belt (310) but are free to move vertically within channels of material (410) along the back and the posterior area of the upper thighs. This movement gives the user flexibility and range of motion, both vertically and laterally. The support rods (314) are comprised of a semi-rigid material that will have enough flexibility to bend with the user but enough rigidity to assist the muscles in holding the user's body in a semi-upright position. The garment is comprised of a form fitting material so that the support rods are snug to the body, providing optimum support for the large muscle groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Kurt D. Shutes, Mary B. Shutes