Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Sawa

Thomas M. Sawa 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: 20080208092
    Abstract: A shoulder brace traction system uses a torso fitting part to be worn by a user in combination with an upper arm fitting part to be worn by the user. The upper arm fitting part includes an extension overlay that extends and covers the shoulder cap of the user. The extension overly includes front and rear shoulder straps connected to an intermediate portion of the extension layer. These shoulder straps connect with and/or on the torso fitting part on front and rear portions of the shoulder. The extension includes two further straps adjacent the shoulder cap that engage front and rear central anchors on the torso fitting part. The brace traction system is effective for many athletes and is cost effective to manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventor: Thomas M. Sawa
  • Patent number: 7081101
    Abstract: A shoulder complex and upper arm injury reduction system having a torso fitting part, an upper arm wrap part, and at least one movement control strap constructed of non-stretchable material. The movement control straps are strategically anchored on the system to control posterior, anterior, and multidirectional movement of the upper arm wrap part relative to the torso fitting part. The straps are length adjustable to control the amount of movement of the upper arm wrap part relative to the torso fitting part, and prevent separation of the upper arm wrap part from the torso fitting part beyond the strap length. The system includes a control strap that extends from the shoulder capping region to a strap mounting location below or above the shoulder capping region. The strap is length adjustable to allow tension to be placed on the strap and to produce traction between the shoulder strapping region and the strap mounting location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Inventor: Thomas M. Sawa
  • Patent number: 5267928
    Abstract: A device is disclosed which includes a short pant with both a drawstring and cinches designed to cinch the leg portions tightly. Hook and pile fastening halves are disposed at various areas in the front and back of the pant and two elongated straps having hook and pile fastening halves on their ends are attached at one end to side seams of the pant. Through manipulation of these straps as well as auxiliary straps forming a part of the present invention, the user may provide proper support for their musculature to facilitate rehabilitation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Assignee: Brace International
    Inventors: Raymond J. Barile, Thomas M. Sawa
  • Patent number: 4735198
    Abstract: The present invention provides a body harness, particularly suitable for use by athletes, and the like, in either protecting against, or nursing injuries, while still being able to compete in their particular sport. The harness of the present arrangement comprises a first torso fitting portion and a second appendage fitting portion having a secured end at the torso fitting portion and a free end allowing mobility of the appendage to which the second portion is fitted. The harness further includes at least one elasticized strap for extending across from the first to the second portion to control such mobility with a releasable securing means being provided for securing the elasticized strap to both the first and second harness portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1988
    Inventor: Thomas M. Sawa