Patents by Inventor Carl E. Krippendorf

Carl E. Krippendorf 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).

  • Patent number: 5848983
    Abstract: An adjustable finger support for the flexion or extension of stiffened interphalangeal joints of a finger of the human hand including an elongated, hinged support base adapted with means for securely, yet comfortably holding the phalanges of the finger in place throughout the course of treatment. The elongated base is divided at hinges into respective support sections for the proximal, middle and distal phalanges of the finger, depending upon which of the DIP and PIP joints of the finger are to be treated. Jacking mean, such as a screw jack in the form of an elongated set screw operates in conjunction with hinged attachments to the respective proximal, middle and distal phalangeal support sections to 1) maintain the set position of the angle of the respective base portions and 2) to provide firm, controllable articulation of the joint over a wide range by selective operation of the jacking means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara L. Basaj, Carl E. Krippendorf
  • Patent number: 5681269
    Abstract: An adjustable finger support for the proximal interphalangeal joint of a finger of the human hand including an elongated, hinged support base adapted with means for securely, yet comfortably holding the finger in place throughout the course of treatment. The elongated base is divided at the hinge into respective support sections for the proximal phalangeal portion of the finger and the middle phalangeal portion of the finger. Jacking mean, such as a screw jack in the form of an elongated set screw operates in conjunction with hinged attachments to the respective undersides of the proximal and middle interphalangeal support sections to 1) maintain the set position of the angle of the respective base portions and 2) to provide firm, controllable extension of the joint over a wide range by selective operation of the jacking means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1997
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew Rolyan Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara L. Basaj, Carl E. Krippendorf
  • Patent number: 5435728
    Abstract: A multi-functional therapeutic workstation which can simulate a multitude of job tasks. The workstation kit includes five panel designs, right angled elbows, nuts and bolts, and can be assembled into a variety of modules requiring the exercise of varying levels of cognitive and motor skills. Depending upon the position of the patient relative to the workstation kit, and the module that the patient is required to construct, the assembly rehabilitates both muscles as well as neurological pathways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew Rolyan, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen A. Fula, Carl E. Krippendorf
  • Patent number: 5350304
    Abstract: A multi-functional therapeutic workstation which can simulate a multitude of job tasks. The workstation kit includes five panel designs, right angled elbows, nuts and bolts, and can be assembled into a variety of modules requiring the exercise of varying levels of cognitive and motor skills. Depending upon the position of the patient relative to the workstation kit, and the module that the patient is required to construct, the assembly rehabilitates both muscles as well as neurological pathways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1994
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew Rolyan, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen A. Fula, Carl E. Krippendorf
  • Patent number: 5348531
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wrap-on finger hook for use with hand splinting devices used in finger rehabilitation programs. The wrap-on finger hook has a finger hook portion that is formed from an ultra thin strapping material, having an exterior grappling surface and an interior non-slip surface. A hook is secured to the exterior surface of wrap-on finger hook for use in selectively attaching tensioning devices to the finger of a human hand. A fastening strap with a loop gender surface is attached to the finger hook portion for releasably fastening the finger hook portion around the finger of a human hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew Rolyan, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy M. Brown, Debra A. Reina, Carl E. Krippendorf