Patents by Inventor Andrew David Gardner

Andrew David Gardner has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Orthopaedic device
    Patent number: 8632480
    Abstract: A jointexercising device suitable for both lying and sitting patients comprises a tubular frame (11) having an inclined surface (20, 21), and a leg support (31) movable on the surface via an axle (39) and wheels (40). The support is attachable to the axle either via foot portion (33) or leg portion (32), and in either orientation. The inclination of the frame (11) is adjustable. Fences (51) allow leg lifting exercises without disengagement of the wheels (40).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: The Malvern Orthopaedic Company Ltd.
    Inventors: Andrew David Gardner, Petrus Van De Walt
  • ORTHOPAEDIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110105965
    Abstract: A jointexercising device suitable for both lying and sitting patients comprises a tubular frame (11) having an inclined surface (20, 21), and a leg support (31) movable on the surface via an axle (39) and wheels (40). The support is attachable to the axle either via foot portion (33) or leg portion (32), and in either orientation. The inclination of the frame (11) is adjustable. Fences (51) allow leg lifting exercises without disengagement of the wheels (40).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Andrew David Gardner, Petrus Van De Walt