Patents by Inventor Paul R. Norstrem
Paul R. Norstrem 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).
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Patent number: 11963629Abstract: A cervical orthotic device is generally provided. In an example, the device can include a base, sidewalls extending upwardly from the base, and a cervical support surface opposite the base and configured to unite the sidewalls. In certain examples, the sidewalls can include opposingly paired lateral sidewalls and first and second longitudinal sidewalls. In some examples, the cervical support surface can include a first planar portion adjacent the first longitudinal sidewall, a second planar portion adjacent the second longitudinal sidewall, and an arcuate portion intermediate the planar portions.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Core Products International, Inc.Inventor: Paul R. Norstrem
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Publication number: 20220142384Abstract: A cervical orthotic device is generally provided. In an example, the device can include a base, sidewalls extending upwardly from the base, and a cervical support surface opposite the base and configured to unite the sidewalls. In certain examples, the sidewalls can include opposingly paired lateral sidewalls and first and second longitudinal sidewalls. In some examples, the cervical support surface can include a first planar portion adjacent the first longitudinal sidewall, a second planar portion adjacent the second longitudinal sidewall, and an arcuate portion intermediate the planar portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2021Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventor: Paul R. Norstrem
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Publication number: 20210007924Abstract: Techniques for a cervical orthotic device are provided. In an example, the device can include a base, sidewalls extending upwardly from the base, and a cervical support surface opposite the base and configured to unite the sidewalls. In certain examples, the sidewalls can include opposingly paired lateral sidewalls and first and second longitudinal sidewalls. In some examples, the cervical support surface can include a first planar portion adjacent the first longitudinal sidewall, a second planar portion adjacent the second longitudinal sidewall, and an arcuate portion intermediate the planar portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Paul R. Norstrem, Douglas W. Mattison
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Patent number: 10842660Abstract: An improved lumbosacral wrap is generally provided. In an example, a lumbosacral wrap can include a lumbosacral panel, first and second bilateral panels, and a posterior pad. In certain examples, the lumbosacral wrap can include a wireless transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device selectively supported by the lumbosacral panel or the posterior pad. In certain examples, the wireless TENS device is receivable within a cavity of a user engaging surface of the posterior pad in furtherance of supplementing support and compression of a lumbosacral spine with mobile treatment.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2015Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Core Products International, Inc.Inventor: Paul R. Norstrem
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Patent number: 10188575Abstract: A cervical orthotic device is generally provided. The device includes a base, sidewalls extending upwardly therefrom, and a cervical support surface opposite the base. The cervical support surface unites the sidewalls. The sidewalls include opposingly paired lateral sidewalls and opposingly paired longitudinal sidewalls. The cervical support surface includes a first planar portion adjacent a first longitudinal sidewall of the opposingly paired longitudinal sidewalls, a second planar portion adjacent a second longitudinal sidewall of the opposingly paired longitudinal sidewalls, and an arcuate portion intermediate the planar portions. The arcuate portion of the cervical support surface delimits a cervical engagement ridge.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Core Products International, Inc.Inventor: Paul R. Norstrem
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Publication number: 20150080949Abstract: A cervical orthotic device is generally provided. The device includes a base, sidewalls extending upwardly therefrom, and a cervical support surface opposite the base. The cervical support surface unites the sidewalls. The sidewalls include opposingly paired lateral sidewalls and opposingly paired longitudinal sidewalls. The cervical support surface includes a first planar portion adjacent a first longitudinal sidewall of the opposingly paired longitudinal sidewalls, a second planar portion adjacent a second longitudinal sidewall of the opposingly paired longitudinal sidewalls, and an arcuate portion intermediate the planar portions. The arcuate portion of the cervical support surface delimits a cervical engagement ridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: Core Products International Inc.Inventor: Paul R. Norstrem
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Patent number: 7788750Abstract: A multi-function pillow for therapeutic neck and head support is provided. The pillow generally includes first and second pillow sides united so as to form a sealable pillow cavity, and fluid retaining and neck support elements receivable within the cavity. The first pillow side includes a chamber containing a fill material therethrough. The second pillow side includes at least two chambers, at least one chamber of the at least two chambers containing a fill material therethrough, and one chamber of the at least two chambers defining a central depression for the second pillow side. The fluid retaining element, which is substantially co-extensive with the pillow sides, includes a fluid chamber circumscribing a central region thereof which is to underlie the central depression of the second pillow side.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2005Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Core Products International Inc.Inventor: Paul R. Norstrem
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Publication number: 20090211030Abstract: A multi-function pillow for therapeutic neck and head support is provided. The pillow generally includes first and second pillow sides united so as to form a sealable pillow cavity, and fluid retaining and neck support elements receivable within the cavity. The first pillow side includes a chamber containing a fill material therethrough. The second pillow side includes at least two chambers, at least one chamber of the at least two chambers containing a fill material therethrough, and one chamber of the at least two chambers defining a central depression for the second pillow side. The fluid retaining element, which is substantially co-extensive with the pillow sides, includes a fluid chamber circumscribing a central region thereof which is to underlie the central depression of the second pillow side.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2005Publication date: August 27, 2009Inventor: Paul R. Norstrem
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Publication number: 20030100855Abstract: A closure assembly permitting gross and fine adjustment of a brace structure about a body part is provided. The assembly generally includes a binding member, and an anchor structure supported by the binding member and variably positionable therealong. Portions of the binding member extend from a first portion of the bracing structure, a free end of the binding member being adapted to secure the free end to the first portion of the bracing structure, the anchor structure adapted to be selectively securable to a portion of the bracing structure opposite the first portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2003Publication date: May 29, 2003Applicant: Core Products International, Inc.Inventor: Paul R. Norstrem
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Patent number: 6540705Abstract: An ankle brace having an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion defines an interior having a first circumference. The lower portion defines an interior having a second circumference. The ankle brace further comprises a means for adjusting the sizes of the first and second circumferences independently from each other.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2001Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Core Products International, Inc.Inventors: Paul R. Norstrem, Cheryl L. Mattson
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Publication number: 20020115951Abstract: An ankle brace having an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion defines an interior having a first circumference. The lower portion defines an interior having a second circumference. The ankle brace further comprises a means for adjusting the sizes of the first and second circumferences independently from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2001Publication date: August 22, 2002Applicant: Core Products International, Inc.Inventors: Paul R. Norstrem, Cheryl L. Mattson