With Compression Ring, Yoke, Or Post Patents (Class 602/40)
  • Patent number: 11101993
    Abstract: A system and method for biobehavorial identification may include a user device, a secure system/client device, and a server. The elements of the system work together to monitor the biologic features (e.g., fingerprints, pupils, or the like) and behavior (e.g., wake time, exercise time, location) to verify the authenticity of a user requesting access to a database and/or secure facility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Acceptto Corporation
    Inventors: Nahal Shahidzadeh, Shahrokh Shahidzadeh, Haitham Akkary, Frank Stefan Ulbrich, Mani Malekmohammadi
  • Patent number: 10632338
    Abstract: An exercise stick, including a main pole, a tensioning assembly disposed at a substantially center portion of the main pole to move up the main pole in a first direction toward a first end of the main pole, and to move down the main pole in a second direction toward a second end of the main pole, and a handle assembly attached to the tensioning assembly to allow a user to move the tensioning assembly in the first direction and the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Inventor: Patrick Pinkart
  • Patent number: 10343572
    Abstract: In accordance with at least one embodiment, an adjustable head and neck system comprises a locking upright brace and a forehead support. The forehead support is coupled to the locking upright brace. The forehead support is configurable to support a user's forehead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Inventor: Travis Lyn Knapp
  • Patent number: 9005149
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a home therapy system for aiding spinal cord decompression and for treating related health issues. More specifically, the present invention teaches a garment system combining an upper portion and lower portion. According to a preferred embodiment, the upper portion includes a head band and yoke for cervical vertebra disc decompression and for aiding in treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea by repositioning and opening up breathing airways. Further in accordance with a preferred embodiment, the lower portion includes vertical decompression straps attached to leg bands and extending over the shoulders for thoracic and lumbar disc decompression by arching the spinal column back and opening the vertebra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: STUD Medical Ltd.
    Inventor: John A. Kight
  • Patent number: 8997749
    Abstract: A surgical assembly (20) comprises a post (100) having a longitudinally extending axis (104), a support (56) for resisting movement of the post in a negative longitudinal direction, and a platform (70) offset from the support in a positive longitudinal direction. The platform includes an opening (82) through which the post projects. The opening includes a throat (86). The post has a first dimension which renders the post incapable of passing through the throat and a second dimension which renders the post capable of passing through the throat. Alternate embodiments in which the post can be removably engaged with the support and platform and disengaged therefrom without translating the post in the longitudinal direction are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Allen Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse Scott Drake, Dustin T. Libby
  • Patent number: 8684958
    Abstract: A cervical traction device is provided that is made of high density foam that cradles the users head and neck while providing adjustable traction to the user. The innovation lies in the air pump adjustable “lift” bladder that creates the adjustable incline traction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Zing Anything LLC
    Inventor: Joshua A. Lefkovitz
  • Patent number: 8579844
    Abstract: A therapeutic traction device for increasing intervertebral spaces along a cervical spine of a user includes a user interface, a controller, a neck rest section, a crossbar provided with first and second clamps, a curvilinear back pad connected to an anterior side of the crossbar, and a utility box connected to a posterior side of the crossbar. The utility box includes a rectilinear driven rod partially seated within the utility box and statically mated to the neck rest section, and a mechanism for linearly reciprocating the driven rod along a first vertical travel path defined posterior of the back pad such that the neck rest section is synchronously raised and lowered above the crossbar. In this manner, the back pad remains statically mated to the crossbar while the neck rest section is raised and lowered along a second vertical travel path defined anterior of the first vertical travel path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Inventor: Nora Montenegro
  • Patent number: 8540656
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for the treatment of fractures of the distal radius having a means for applying traction to a fractured forearm using a resilient cantilever spring digit gripping device to assist in the manipulative reduction of the fracture, and a means for maintaining the reduced fracture of the distal forearm in a determinable position of flexion, ulnar deviation and pronation enabling the application of a closely fitting, well molded immobilization means such as a cast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Inventor: Roy Y. Powlan
  • Publication number: 20110060262
    Abstract: The neck traction device elongated a user's neck with the application of force on the user's shoulders. One embodiment includes a head pad, a vertically movably head support frame, a pivotally connected linkage member coupled to a shoulder frame element. The shoulder frame and shoulder pads are longitudinally movably mounted and the linked system exerts a longitudinal force on the user's shoulders when the user's head rests on the head pad and depresses the head pad. A biasing mechanism either upwardly supports the head frame or longitudinally limits the extension of the shoulder frame such that when the head is lifted off the head frame, the biasing mechanism raises the head pad and moves back the shoulder frame and pads. Alternatively, a transmission may be used to convert the substantially downward force due to the head weight to a longitudinal force on the shoulder pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventor: Jason M. Levine
  • Publication number: 20080139986
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for treatment, in particular physiotherapeutic treatment, of a part of the human body, in particular an arm, comprising a holder for fixing the body part to be treated, comprising a traction element, which acts on the body part with a predeterminable tension. The tension is applied by one or more weights acting on the traction element via a tension transmitter, it being possible for the tensile force acting on the body part to be varied or stopped at the beginning, during and/or at the end of the treatment by a counteracting force applied by a motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Hendrik Jacob De Muinck
  • Patent number: 7357777
    Abstract: A spinal traction/decompression device suitable for home or clinical treatment of lumbar and cervical spine pathology. The traction apparatus has a substantially flat upper body support that is moveable with respect to a fixed base. The upper body support is adapted to receive the upper torso of an individual leaning forward in a prone position while kneeling on a knee cushion. A pelvis/hip restraining portion holds the individual's lower torso in position with respect to the fixed base when the upper body support is moved. Lumbar traction may be induced by a user positioning their upper torso on the upper body support and moving it forward or backward with respect to the fixed base. The upper body support may also be divided into two independently moveable sections such that cervical traction can be induced in a neck region of a user. The traction force is preferably supplied by the individual pushing or pulling the upper body support forward with their arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Inventor: Ryan Meyers
  • Patent number: 7351216
    Abstract: Apparatus for suspending the calf and foot of a patient recumbent on a bed to relieve pressure on the thigh of the patient includes a leg lift unit in the form of a rigid, trough-like posterior shell shaped to engage under the patient's calf and foot. A bail having opposite ends is connected to the side walls of the shell so that the bail loops above the shell and a support frame extends up and over the bed. A cord hanging from the frame is releasably connected to the bail. By appropriately adjusting the position of the frame, the patient's calf may be subjected to the necessary amount of lift and/or tension to minimize localized pressure on the patient's thigh and buttock areas and to relieve compression forces on the patient's spinal column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Andrew C. Walsh
  • Patent number: 7063678
    Abstract: An exercise vest including a waist band belt fitting around a user's mid-section adjacent the apex of the thoratic curve. A pair of shoulder straps for connecting the belt to an unweighting system. A weight transfer strap having one end secured to a shoulder strap belt on the side of the user opposite the apex of the thoratic curve. The free end of the weight transfer strap connected to the belt at a position on the user's back adjacent the apex of the thoratic curve. A loop attached to the belt for redirecting the strap in a direction such that the strap has a vector component extending laterally across the user's back. Finally, an ischial tuberosity strap is positioned to extend beneath the gluteous fold of the user and has each of its ends connected to the belt at the front of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Inventor: Gerry Cook
  • Patent number: 6659972
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for restricting movement of a patient's head. The apparatus includes a frame and a plurality of constraints engaged with the frame to exactly constrain the patient's head relative to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Richard E. Stamper, Matthew P. Meek
  • Patent number: 6221037
    Abstract: The present invention provides the method for placing the patient's wrist in traction to alleviate symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. The preferred apparatus utilizes a harness to connect the patient's hand to a traction device and a stabilizing attachment to restrain the patient's arm in an anatomically neutral position while isolating the patient's soldier and elbow from the traction device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: JB, Ltd. L.L.C.
    Inventors: William R. Johnson, Ronald K. Johnson, Gordon C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 5865781
    Abstract: An electro-mechanical traction device is provided which includes a motor driven linear actuator connected to a guided carriage. A second carriage is mounted in tandem with the first on a common guide. The two carriages are connected by a spring. A patient engaging device is connected to the second carriage. The linear actuator and carriage guide are mounted to a common surface. When power is provided to the linear actuator motor, it moves the first carriage. The motion is transmitted through the spring to the second carriage and patient engaging device to provide traction to the patient. Reversing the motor relieves the traction force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Inventors: Mark E. Lieber, John H. Petruch
  • Patent number: 5643186
    Abstract: An arcuate dynamic traction device for treating a finger having an injured joint, the device being used to apply a distraction force to the injured joint and including a yoke slidably supported on an arcuate track having spaced parallel sides and formed into an arch having a selected radius of curvature. The magnitude of the distraction force applied to the injured joint may be controlled using a tension adjuster that traverses the yoke and which is connected to the injured finger, an adjustable stop engaging the yoke when the desired distraction force is applied. The track is mounted to a forearm splint and can be positioned so that its relative longitudinal position to the forearm and its relative radial position will place the center of the arch on the joint and the finger will move in its normal anatomical plane, in an arcuate path concentric with the arch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Inventor: Shrikant J. Chinchalkar