ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,605,265, issued on April 21.

"Orthopedic back support corset" was invented by Kathrine A. Johns (Bigfork, Mont.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Orthopedic corsets with bonings in a back-support panel are described. One orthopedic corset includes a first panel, a second panel, and a fastener to fasten the first panel and the second panel at a front side of the orthopedic corset. The orthopedic corset also includes a third panel, a fourth panel, a lacing system, and a back-support panel. The lacing system is located at the back side of the orthopedic corset and adjusts a tightness of the orthopedic corset. The back-support panel is coupled...