Patents by Inventor Miki Erez

Miki Erez 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: 7806816
    Abstract: An assembly for stabilizing an individual while exercising or performing various sports or physical activities in a seated position, such as a wheelchair or other support structure. A harness assembly comprises one or more harness structures each removably secured to a predetermined part of the individual's body in a manner which safely stabilizes the individual while the individual is exercising or performing sporting or other physical activities. A restraint assembly comprises a plurality of restraining members interconnected to each of the plurality of the harness structures being used, and to an anchor assembly disposed in underlying supporting relation to the individual and the support structure. The restraint assembly is cooperatively structured with the anchor assembly to maintain any of the harness structures being utilized and the corresponding body portion of the individual in a stable, operative position best suited to effectively and safely perform the intended exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventor: Miki Erez
  • Publication number: 20080249482
    Abstract: A kit for self-catheterization is disclosed. The kit includes a sealed enclosure including a fastener for fastening the enclosure to an individual and self-catheterization supplies located within the enclosure, wherein the supplies include a catheter, lubrication, gloves and an antimicrobial agent. The kit further includes a separate sealable compartment within the enclosure for receiving drained urine during self-catheterization. In one alternative, the fastener comprises a cord for placement around the individual's neck, wherein the enclosure is coupled to both ends of the cord. In another alternative, the fastener comprises a hook and loop element for attaching the enclosure to the individual's clothing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventor: Miki Erez
  • Publication number: 20080224460
    Abstract: An assembly for stabilizing an individual while exercising or performing various sports or physical activities in a seated position, such as a wheelchair or other support structure. A harness assembly comprises a one or more harness structures each intended to be removably secured to a predetermined part of the individual's body in a manner which safely stabilizes the individual while the individual is exercising or performing sporting or other physical activities. A restraint assembly comprises a plurality of restraining members interconnected to each of the plurality of the harness structures being used and to an anchor assembly, disposed in underlying, supporting relation to the individual and the support structure. The restraint assembly is cooperatively structured with the anchor assembly to maintain any of the harness structures being utilized and the corresponding body portion of the individual in a stable, operative position best suited to effectively and safely perform the intended exercise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventor: Miki Erez
  • Patent number: 7338418
    Abstract: An assembly for stabilizing an individual while exercising in a seated position, such as, but not limited to, a wheelchair. A harness assembly comprises a plurality of harness structures each intended to be removably secured to a different part of the individual's body in a manner which stabilizes that body portion while performing a particular exercise. A restraint assembly comprises a plurality of restraint members interconnected to each of the plurality of the harness structures being used and to an anchor assembly, disposed in underlying, supporting relation to the individual and the support structure. The restraint assembly is cooperatively structured with the anchor assembly to maintain any of the harness structures being utilized and the corresponding body portion in a stable, operative position best suited to effectively perform the intended exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Inventor: Miki Erez
  • Publication number: 20060229176
    Abstract: An assembly for stabilizing an individual while exercising in a seated position, such as, but not limited to, a wheelchair. A harness assembly comprises a plurality of harness structures each intended to be removably secured to a different part of the individual's body in a manner which stabilizes that body portion while performing a particular exercise. A restraint assembly comprises a plurality of restraint members interconnected to each of the plurality of the harness structures being used and to an anchor assembly, disposed in underlying, supporting relation to the individual and the support structure. The restraint assembly is cooperatively structured with the anchor assembly to maintain any of the harness structures being utilized and the corresponding body portion in a stable, operative position best suited to effectively perform the intended exercise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventor: Miki Erez