Jeffrey J Stearns

US Patent:

6740054, May 25, 2004

Filed:

May 23, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/863830

Inventors:

Jeffrey Stearns - Hopatcong NJ

Assignee:

EBI, L.P. - Parsippany NJ

International Classification:

A61F 500

US Classification:

602 16, 602 26, 602 5

Abstract:

An orthopaedic brace assembly includes a thigh cuff component, a calf cuff component and a pair of hinge assemblies. The thigh cuff component engages the wearers leg above the knee and includes a suspension assembly having a pair of cantilevered arms. The calf cuff component engages the wearers leg below the knee. The pair of hinge assemblies couples the thigh cuff component and the calf cuff component for relative articulation. The hinge assemblies include first and second arms interconnected for relative movement to one another through a range of articulation by first and second links. The hinge assemblies additionally include a series of stops which selectively snap fit to the first arm for limiting the range of articulation.

US Patent:

7311866, Dec 25, 2007

Filed:

Jun 25, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/603477

Inventors:

Jeffrey B. Stearns - Hopatcong NJ, US
Juan B. Paez - Rockaway NJ, US

Assignee:

EBI, L.P. - Parsippany NJ

International Classification:

B29C 33/38

US Classification:

264219, 29458, 264101, 264222, 264313, 264320, 264500

Abstract:

Disclosed is a method for producing a three-dimensional composite structure and a method for producing the mold for the three-dimensional composite structure. The mold is formed of at least one rigid die member and a second thermoplastic die member. The second thermoplastic die member is formed by coupling a rubber flexible pattern to a surface of the first die member. Vacuum or pressure is applied to a heated thermoplastic sheet to cause the heated thermoplastic sheet to deform about the flexible pattern, thereby forming the second die. Strips of reinforced polymer thermoset pre-preg material are then positioned within the cavities formed by the flexible pattern and are allowed to cure. Optionally, heat, pressure, and vacuum may be applied to the mold construction to facilitate the curing of the thermoset materials.

US Patent:

7534219, May 19, 2009

Filed:

Nov 7, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/704016

Inventors:

Jeffrey B Stearns - Hopatcong NJ, US

Assignee:

EBI, LLC - Parsipanny NJ

International Classification:

A61F 5/00

US Classification:

602 26, 602 16

Abstract:

A hook assembly for securing a component of an orthopaedic brace to a patient with a strap. The hook assembly includes a base for attachment to the component; and a hook member coupled to the base and including a portion normally spring-biased away from the base for accepting the strap, such that when the strap is tightened on the patient, the hook member is drawn against the base.

US Patent:

8123993, Feb 28, 2012

Filed:

Dec 21, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/005079

Inventors:

Jeffrey B. Stearns - Hopatcong NJ, US
Juan B. Paez - Rockaway NJ, US

Assignee:

EBI, LLC - Parsippany NJ

International Classification:

B29C 33/40

US Classification:

264219, 264220, 264221, 264222, 264223, 264224, 264225, 264226, 264227

Abstract:

Disclosed is a method for producing a three-dimensional composite structure and a method for producing the mold for the three-dimensional composite structure. The mold is formed of at least one rigid die member and a second thermoplastic die member. The second thermoplastic die member is formed by coupling a rubber flexible pattern to a surface of the first die member. Vacuum or pressure is applied to a heated thermoplastic sheet to cause the heated thermoplastic sheet to deform about the flexible pattern, thereby forming the second die. Strips of reinforced polymer thermoset pre-preg material are then positioned within the cavities formed by the flexible pattern and are allowed to cure. Optionally, heat, pressure, and vacuum may be applied to the mold construction to facilitate the curing of the thermoset materials.

US Patent:

20050215933, Sep 29, 2005

Filed:

Mar 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/812381

Inventors:

Jeffrey Stearns - Hopatcong NJ, US
James Israel - Somerset NJ, US

International Classification:

A61F013/00

US Classification:

602057000

Abstract:

A brace to be worn over the wrist for preventing and reducing pain and discomfort associated with the ulnar styloid of the wrist. The brace includes a band circumferentially fitted around the wrist. The band has an opening positioned to circumferentially surround the ulnar styloid. A pressure ring is attached to the opening, so that when the band is fittingly secured around the wrist with the ulnar styloid protruding through the opening, the pressure ring exerts controlled pressure to tissues associated with the ulnar styloid.

US Patent:

20080217492, Sep 11, 2008

Filed:

Mar 7, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/044172

Inventors:

JEFFREY STEARNS - HOPATCONG NJ, US
SAM BRAUNSTEIN - NEW YORK NY, US

Assignee:

WELLGATE PRODUCTS, LLC - CEDAR RAPIDS IA

International Classification:

B43L 15/00

US Classification:

2481185

Abstract:

A wrist support for supporting a wrist of a user is provided that comprises a plurality of cushioning elements, and a connector for connecting the cushioning elements together, wherein the wrist support is substantially an annulus, and wherein the cushioning elements: comprise a resilient material, are arranged adjacent to one another in the annulus, are arranged radially about the central axis of the annulus, and are capable of being disposed on the user's wrist in a position wherein the user experiences minimal or no wrist strain. The wrist support supports the wrist comfortably in a neutral position that minimizes or eliminates wrist strain when the user is engaged in an activity that involves repetitive wrist or hand movements such as computer mouse usage or typing.