ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 23 -- United States Patent no. 12,419,770, issued on Sept. 23, was assigned to Aspen Medical Products LLC (Irvine, Calif.).

"Adjustable multi-band spine brace system" was invented by Albert V. Romo (Lakewood, Calif.) and Jane Price (Anaheim, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A spine brace features a first and a second arm covering a first and a second side of the patient, respectively. Each arm features a middle band disposed between an upper band a lower band, and an adjustment mechanism that allows for independent adjustment of each band. Each arm may feature a cord coupled to the pulley base to tighten the brace. The adjustment mechanism may include slots for eac...