Patents by Inventor Nick Gomez

Nick Gomez 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: 20240180732
    Abstract: A reversible orthosis includes dynamic tensioning elements, recreating and/or improving on the load sharing typically provided by soft tissue, such as ligaments, tendons, muscle and a capsule at a joint of a patient or wearer, thereby providing support and preventing further injury from joint instability and/or joint laxity. The reversible orthosis can support a glenohumeral joint of the shoulder brace and can prevent additional injury from various shoulder instabilities, for example, anterior, inferior, posterior and/or multidirectional instabilities. This can be accomplished by dynamically tensioning posterior, anterior and/or hammock straps of the orthosis. The straps can be primarily adjustable only in tension forces stored there within, rather in orientation relative to the shoulder. This can simplify setup and use, and can ensure the orthosis has a low profile. Related methods of use also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Jim Lebolt, Eric VanMiddendorp, Ian Kovacevich, Nick Gomez, Katya Jones, Brian Hatzel
  • Patent number: D859666
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: DJO, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Gildersleeve, Ian Kovacevich, Nick Gomez