Kim M Nelson

US Patent:

6623439, Sep 23, 2003

Filed:

Aug 31, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/945115

Inventors:

Kim Alex Nelson - Salt Lake City UT
Lonnie E. Paulos - Salt Lake City UT

Assignee:

DJ Orthopedics, LLC - Vista CA

International Classification:

A61F 500

US Classification:

602 26, 602 16, 128882

Abstract:

The present invention provides an improved knee brace that is configured to improve comfort to the user and reduce interference with the natural motion of the users leg. The knee brace has rigid upper and lower frames that are connected together by polycentric hinges. The rigid upper frame is contoured such that no rigid structure is located along the medial superior region of the thigh. The rigid upper and lower frames are secured to the leg using a plurality of straps.

US Patent:

6796952, Sep 28, 2004

Filed:

Aug 31, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/945114

Inventors:

Kim Alex Nelson - Salt Lake City UT
David B. Winer - Vista CA

Assignee:

DJ Orthopedics, LLC - Vista CA

International Classification:

A61F 500

US Classification:

602 26, 602 23

Abstract:

A skin pinch guard is provided to prevent pinching of skin between a boot and the lower portion of a knee brace. The guard includes a pair of fasteners for removably attaching it to the lower cuff of the knee brace. The guard also preferably includes a plurality of fingers which extend into the boot so that the boot slides on the guard.

US Patent:

6878126, Apr 12, 2005

Filed:

Sep 23, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/669136

Inventors:

Kim Alex Nelson - Salt Lake City UT, US
Lonnie E. Paulos - Salt Lake City UT, US

Assignee:

dj Orthopedics, LLC - Vista CA

International Classification:

A61F005/00

US Classification:

602 26, 602 16, 128882

Abstract:

The present invention provides an improved knee brace that is configured to improve comfort to the user and reduce interference with the natural motion of the user's leg. The knee brace has rigid upper and lower frames that are connected together by polycentric hinges. The rigid upper frame is contoured such that no rigid structure is located along the medial superior region of the thigh. The rigid upper and lower frames are secured to the leg using a plurality of straps.

US Patent:

20110071451, Mar 24, 2011

Filed:

Jun 3, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/993258

Inventors:

Lonnie E. Paulos - Pensacola FL, US
Kim A. Nelson - Salt Lake City UT, US

International Classification:

A61F 5/00

US Classification:

602 26

Abstract:

Embodiments of the hyperextension brace assembly utilize a cross-strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to limit the extension of limbs about the joint. The cross-strap assembly is positioned from a cross origin behind the joint to attachment points on upper and lower mounting facilities on the upper and lower limbs and provides an opposing tensile force that limits the extension of mounting facilities and the limbs. In embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides a resisting force to resist hyperextension of the knee. Embodiments of the assembly are able to accommodate different joints, different size wearer's of the assembly and different tension settings such as for athletes during competition. Embodiments of the brace can be used bilaterally and can be made without metal bracing to comply with the requirements of some sports.

US Patent:

20110275970, Nov 10, 2011

Filed:

Jul 22, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/188506

Inventors:

Lonnie E. Paulos - Pensacola Beach FL, US
Kim Nelson - Salt Lake City UT, US

International Classification:

A61F 5/00

US Classification:

602 16, 602 5, 602 26

Abstract:

Example embodiments of the brace assembly utilize an elastic cross strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to provide progressive resistance to the extension, flexion or other movement of body parts about the joint. In some embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides a progressive resisting force to resist hyperextension of the knee. Some embodiments of the assembly may be able to accommodate different joints, different size wearer's of the assembly and different tension settings such as for athletes during competition. Some embodiments of the brace assembly may be used bilaterally and can be made without metal bracing to comply with the requirements of some sports.

US Patent:

20190240054, Aug 8, 2019

Filed:

Apr 15, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/384841

Inventors:

- Salt Lake City UT, US
Kim A. Nelson - Salt Lake City UT, US
Jordan Terry - Salt Lake City UT, US

Assignee:

KNEE X BRACE LLC - Salt Lake City UT

International Classification:

A61F 5/01
A61F 5/37

Abstract:

Example embodiments of the brace assembly are provided that utilize an elastic cross strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to provide dynamic forces on a joint. In some embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides an offloading force to offload forces put on the knee. Some embodiments of the brace assembly further comprise adjusting facilities to accommodate different joints, different size wearers of the assembly and different tension settings to give different therapeutic effects. Some embodiments of the brace assembly may further include cross straps to provide training strap features for the wearer. Some embodiments of the brace assembly may provide patella stabilizing features.

US Patent:

20170143527, May 25, 2017

Filed:

Feb 3, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/423851

Inventors:

Kim A. Nelson - Salt Lake City UT, US
- Salt Lake City UT, US
Jordan Terry - Salt Lake CIty UT, US

Assignee:

THE LONNIE AND SHANNON PAULOS TRUST (AS AMENDED AND RESTATED) F/K/A THE JAMES DIZIKIS TRUST, DATE - Salt Lake City UT

International Classification:

A61F 5/01
A63B 23/04
A63B 21/055
A63B 21/00
A63B 21/04

Abstract:

Example embodiments of the brace assembly utilize an elastic cross strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to provide progressive resistance to the extension, flexion or other movement of body parts about the joint. In some embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides a progressive resisting force to resist hyperextension of the knee. Some embodiments of the brace assembly further comprise adjusting facilities to accommodate different joints, different size wearers of the assembly and different tension settings such as for athletes during competition. Some embodiments of the brace assembly may be used bilaterally and can be made without metal bracing to comply with the requirements of some sports.

US Patent:

20160367391, Dec 22, 2016

Filed:

Jun 28, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/195618

Inventors:

Kim A. Nelson - Salt Lake City UT, US
- Salt Lake City UT, US
Jordan Terry - Salt Lake City UT, US

International Classification:

A61F 5/01

Abstract:

Example embodiments of the brace assembly utilize an elastic cross strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to provide progressive resistance to the extension, flexion or other movement of body parts about the joint. In some embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides a progressive resisting force to resist hyperextension of the knee. Some embodiments of the brace assembly further comprise adjusting facilities to accommodate different joints, different size wearers of the assembly and different tension settings such as for athletes during competition. Some embodiments of the brace assembly may be used bilaterally and can be made without metal bracing to comply with the requirements of some sports.