ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,575,957, issued on March 17.
"Back support device" was invented by Gregory W. Winnett (Charleroi, Pa.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The invention provides an adjustable back support device configured to fit a user's height and waist size comprised of a harness, an articulating support structure, and an elastic support strap attached to the articulating support structure. The device provides spinal support, alignment, and back muscle assistance to a user when external forces are applied to the user's upper body and back muscles. The device fits over the shoulders and around the waist of a user and is supported vertically by the harness ...