Patents by Inventor Victor Toso
Victor Toso 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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Publication number: 20230141821Abstract: A back support device for supporting a lower back of a user may include an elastic strap, a first clasping element attached to a first end of the elastic strap, a second clasping element slidably disposed over the elastic strap and configured to releasably engage the first clasping element to form a continuous loop, and a buckle element secured to a second end of the elastic strap. The buckle element is slidably disposed on a medial portion of the elastic strap for adjusting a perimeter length of the continuous loop. The continuous loop is movable between a first position in which the continuous loop has a first perimeter length and a second position in which the continuous loop has a second perimeter length via elastic elongation. The first perimeter length is less than the second perimeter length.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2022Publication date: May 11, 2023Applicant: Nada Concepts, Inc.Inventor: Victor Toso
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Publication number: 20160015547Abstract: Back support devices for use in supporting a lower back region of an individual in a seated position are disclosed. The back support device can include a flexible, double-ended back support member adapted to provide lumbar support to the user's lower back, and a number of elastic knee straps extending from the ends of the back support member each forming a loop that can be attached to the user's knee when in a seated position. The back support device can be equipped with adjustment mechanisms for adjusting the length of the elastic knee straps and/or the length of the back support member. The back support member may further define an interior pouch that can be configured to receive a thermal pack, vibration element and/or other therapeutic device, and which can be used to store the back support device when not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventor: Victor Toso
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Patent number: 8474915Abstract: An ergonomic task chair having a front and a rear, including a laterally extending seat having a front and a rear, a back brace disposed above the rear of the seat, and a knee support disposed in the front of the chair, wherein the back brace and the knee support have a first position where there is a first minimum distance between the back brace and the knee support and a second position where there is a second minimum distance between the back brace and the knee support, the second minimum distance being less than the first minimum distance, wherein movement from the first minimum distance to the second minimum distance is triggered by a downward movement of the seat.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Nada Concepts, Inc.Inventors: Victor Toso, Benjamin G. Pratt, David J. Prince
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Patent number: 8230521Abstract: A garment comprising first and second lower leg portions each having a distal and a proximal end, each lower leg portion including an anchor disposed proximate the distal end thereof, a first keeper fixed to the first lower leg portion proximate the proximal end thereof, a second keeper fixed to the second lower leg portion, proximate the proximal end thereof, an elongate lumbar support assembly having a first end and a second end, a first mating member disposed at the first end of the elongate lumbar support assembly and adapted to releaseably mate with the first keeper, and a second mating member disposed at the second end of the elongate lumbar support assembly and adapted to releaseably mate with the second keeper.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Nada Concepts, Inc.Inventor: Victor Toso
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Publication number: 20120013151Abstract: An ergonomic task chair having a front and a rear, including a laterally extending seat having a front and a rear, a back brace disposed above the rear of the seat, and a knee support disposed in the front of the chair, wherein the back brace and the knee support have a first position where there is a first minimum distance between the back brace and the knee support and a second position where there is a second minimum distance between the back brace and the knee support, the second minimum distance being less than the first minimum distance, wherein movement from the first minimum distance to the second minimum distance is triggered by a downward movement of the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: NADA CONCEPTS, INC.Inventors: Victor Toso, Benjamin G. Pratt, David J. Prince
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Patent number: 8052217Abstract: An ergonomic task chair having a front and a rear, including a laterally extending seat having a front and a rear, a back brace disposed above the rear of the seat, and a knee support disposed in the front of the chair, wherein the back brace and the knee support have a first position where there is a first minimum distance between the back brace and the knee support and a second position where there is a second minimum distance between the back brace and the knee support, the second minimum distance being less than the first minimum distance, wherein movement from the first minimum distance to the second minimum distance is triggered by a downward movement of the seat.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: NADA Concepts, Inc.Inventors: Victor Toso, Benjamin G. Pratt, David J. Prince
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Publication number: 20110030116Abstract: A garment comprising first and second lower leg portions each having a distal and a proximal end, each lower leg portion including an anchor disposed proximate the distal end thereof, a first keeper fixed to the first lower leg portion proximate the proximal end thereof, a second keeper fixed to the second lower leg portion, proximate the proximal end thereof, an elongate lumbar support assembly having a first end and a second end, a first mating member disposed at the first end of the elongate lumbar support assembly and adapted to releaseably mate with the first keeper, and a second mating member disposed at the second end of the elongate lumbar support assembly and adapted to releaseably mate with the second keeper.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: NADA CONCEPTS, INC.Inventor: Victor Toso
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Patent number: 7757305Abstract: A garment comprising first and second lower leg portions each having a distal and a proximal end, each lower leg portion including an anchor disposed proximate the distal end thereof, a first keeper fixed to the first lower leg portion proximate the proximal end thereof, a second keeper fixed to the second lower leg portion, proximate the proximal end thereof, an elongate lumbar support assembly having a first end and a second end, a first mating member disposed at the first end of the elongate lumbar support assembly and adapted to releaseably mate with the first keeper, and a second mating member disposed at the second end of the elongate lumbar support assembly and adapted to releaseably mate with the second keeper.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2005Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Nada Concepts, Inc.Inventor: Victor Toso
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Publication number: 20090243348Abstract: An ergonomic task chair having a front and a rear, including a laterally extending seat having a front and a rear, a back brace disposed above the rear of the seat, and a knee support disposed in the front of the chair, wherein the back brace and the knee support have a first position where there is a first minimum distance between the back brace and the knee support and a second position where there is a second minimum distance between the back brace and the knee support, the second minimum distance being less than the first minimum distance, wherein movement from the first minimum distance to the second minimum distance is triggered by a downward movement of the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventors: Victor Toso, Benjamin G. Pratt, David J. Prince
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Publication number: 20090062705Abstract: Back support devices for use in supporting a lower back region of an individual in a seated position are disclosed. The back support device can include a flexible, double-ended back support member adapted to provide lumbar support to the user's lower back, and a number of elastic knee straps extending from the ends of the back support member each forming a loop that can be attached to the user's knee when in a seated position. The back support device can be equipped with adjustment mechanisms for adjusting the length of the elastic knee straps and/or the length of the back support member. The back support member may further define an interior pouch that can be configured to receive a thermal pack, vibration element and/or other therapeutic device, and which can be used to store the back support device when not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventor: Victor Toso
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Publication number: 20060150293Abstract: A garment comprising first and second lower leg portions each having a distal and a proximal end, each lower leg portion including an anchor disposed proximate the distal end thereof, a first keeper fixed to the first lower leg portion proximate the proximal end thereof, a second keeper fixed to the second lower leg portion, proximate the proximal end thereof, an elongate lumbar support assembly having a first end and a second end, a first mating member disposed at the first end of the elongate lumbar support assembly and adapted to releaseably mate with the first keeper, and a second mating member disposed at the second end of the elongate lumbar support assembly and adapted to releaseably mate with the second keeper.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2005Publication date: July 13, 2006Inventor: Victor Toso
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Patent number: 6086157Abstract: An ergonomic support for maintaining a user in an erect sitting posture, including a seat, a knee brace and a backrest, the position of which are adjustable relative to one another. Also set forth is a self-contained ergonomic chair which includes a frame to be supported on a floor, a seat supported to the frame, a backrest supported to the frame to the rear of the seat, a knee brace supported with respect to the frame to be positioned forward of the seat, and a manual adjustment mechanism operable by a person seated in the chair to adjust the forward and rearward spatial relationships of the seat, the backrest and the knee brace with respect to each other.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 1992Date of Patent: July 11, 2000Inventor: Victor Toso
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Patent number: 5645080Abstract: A waist supported carrying case including a therapeutic back support for supporting the lower back region of a user in a seated position. The carrying case includes a belt for securing the carrying case to the waist of an individual and a pouch assembly positioned on the belt. The pouch assembly includes at least one sleeve having a therapeutic back support therein.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1996Date of Patent: July 8, 1997Inventor: Victor Toso
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Patent number: 5643184Abstract: 05643184A back support for engaging the lower back region of a user, including a pair of inelastic straps and/or a combination of inelastic and elastic straps structured to engage the knees and the feet of a user. When the user is in a seated position and requires additional back support, the straps are connected to the feet and knees to exert a force on the back support for supporting the user's lower back.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1995Date of Patent: July 1, 1997Inventor: Victor Toso
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Patent number: 5607202Abstract: A back support for use with a collapsible body support. The back support includes at least one first rib having a first end, a second end, and a central portion between the first end and the second end, wherein the first end includes structure for pivotally securing the at least one first rib to a first support member. The back support further includes at least one second rib having a first end, a second end, and a central portion between the first end and the second end, wherein the first end includes structure for pivotally securing the at least one second rib to a second support member. The central portion of the at least one first rib is pivotally connected to the central portion of the at least one second rib to form a support surface upon which an individual can rest their back.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1995Date of Patent: March 4, 1997Inventors: Victor Toso, Jack K. Hockenberry
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Patent number: 5375279Abstract: A combination back support for use during stretching and/or sitting with the legs extended or not extended. The device includes a substantially rectangular lumbar back support with a multiplicity of pairs of inelastic straps used in a first configuration to engage the knees of a user and with the addition of a strap extension used to engage the feet of a user. When the user is in one of the various seated positions, the straps are connected to form loops which are fitted over either the feet or Knees of the user. As the user applies pressure with the feet or knees, the lumbar rectangular support is pulled tight around the user's lower back, providing ample support.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1993Date of Patent: December 27, 1994Inventor: Victor Toso
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Patent number: 5235714Abstract: A combination back support for use during stretching and/or sitting with the legs extended/not extended. The device includes a substantially rectangular lumbar back support with a multiplicity of pairs of inelastic straps configured in a first configuration to engage the feet of the user and in an alternative configuration to engage the knees of the user. When the user is in one of the various seated positions, the straps are connected to form loops which are fitted over either the feet or knees of the user. As the user applies pressure with the feet or knees, the lumbar rectangular support is pulled tight around the user's lower back, providing ample support.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1992Date of Patent: August 17, 1993Inventor: Victor Toso
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Patent number: 5083554Abstract: A back support device which supports the lower back of the user enabling the user to sit in an upright position for extended periods of time formed of a flexible back conforming support panel having elongated sleeves and a unitary strap threaded through the sleeves forming adjustable loops which engage the knees of a user to tension the support against the wearer's back.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1990Date of Patent: January 28, 1992Inventor: Victor Toso
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Patent number: 5001791Abstract: A back support adapted to engage the lumbar region of the wearer having a pair of straps which extend longitudinally from the ends of the support member and terminate in loops to engage the knees of the wearer when the wearer is seated on the ground or on a backless support, such as a bench or the like. The force of the wearer's knees on the straps pulls the back-supporting member against the lower back supporting it and enabling the wearer to sit upright comfortably for extended periods of time. The back support is provided with an integrally formed container pack by providing a closure member along the outside periphery of the support which, in the closed position, forms a container pack for the straps. Carrying handles are provided. The back support further includes a connector, such as a buckle, for connecting the straps, thereby keeping the knees of the user together in a more comfortable position.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1990Date of Patent: March 26, 1991Inventor: Victor Toso
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Patent number: 4813080Abstract: An upper torso garment including an integrally formed back support member adapted to engage the lumbar region of a wearer. A pair of straps extend longitudinally from the ends of the support member and terminate in loops to engage the knees of the wearer when the wearer is seated on the ground or on a backless support such as a bench, or the like. The force of the wearer's knees on the straps pulls the back supporting member against the back of the wearer supporting the back and enabling the wearer to sit upright comfortably for extended periods of time.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1987Date of Patent: March 21, 1989Inventor: Victor Toso