Patents by Inventor Tim Lester

Tim Lester 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).

  • DEVICE FOR ASSISTING WITH EXTENSION AND/OR FLEXION
    Publication number: 20260144694
    Abstract: A device for manipulating an arm is disclosed. The device includes a base member; an upper arm member connected to the base member, the upper arm member having a pivot end and a distal end; a forearm member pivotally connected to the upper arm member, the forearm member having a pivot end and a distal end, the pivot end of the forearm member being pivotally connected to the pivot end of the upper arm member; and a force application system connected between the upper arm member and the forearm member, the force application system including: a force applicator connected between the distal end and the pivot end of the forearm member; and a force application mechanism connected at or near the distal end of the upper arm member, wherein the force application mechanism applies a force to the force applicator, providing extension or flexion assistance to the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2026
    Publication date: May 28, 2026
    Applicant: ERMI LLC
    Inventors: Shaun Kevin Stinton, Thomas P. Branch, Edward S. Dittmar, Matei Dan, Tim Lester
  • Device for assisting with extension and/or flexion
    Patent number: 12544293
    Abstract: A device is provided for manipulating an arm of a user, thereby providing extension or flexion assistance to the arm about an elbow. The device has an arm engagement system, having an upper arm member with an upper arm frame having a pivot end and a distal end, a posterior elbow pad, a forearm member with a forearm frame having a pivot end and a distal end and a distal wrist pad, and a pivoting connection operatively coupled with the pivot end of the upper arm frame and the pivot end of the forearm frame. A force application system having a force applicator is connected between the distal end and the pivot end of the forearm frame. A force application mechanism is connected at or near the distal end of the upper arm frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2026
    Assignee: Ermi LLC
    Inventors: Shaun Kevin Stinton, Thomas P. Branch, Edward S. Dittmar, Matei Dan, Tim Lester
  • A DEVICE FOR ASSISTING WITH EXTENSION AND/OR FLEXION
    Publication number: 20220331188
    Abstract: A device is provided for manipulating an arm of a user, thereby providing extension or flexion assistance to the arm about an elbow. The device has an arm engagement system, having an upper arm member with an upper arm frame having a pivot end and a distal end, a posterior elbow pad, a forearm member with a forearm frame having a pivot end and a distal end and a distal wrist pad, and a pivoting connection operatively coupled with the pivot end of the upper arm frame and the pivot end of the forearm frame. A force application system having a force applicator is connected between the distal end and the pivot end of the forearm frame. A force application mechanism is connected at or near the distal end of the upper arm frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Shaun Kevin Stinton, Thomas P. Branch, Edward S. Dittmar, Matei Dan, Tim Lester