Patents by Inventor David C. Hargrave

David C. Hargrave 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).

  • Publication number: 20160161128
    Abstract: Lighting for an oven door includes a light source and a design that is selectively illuminated by the light source. The light source is located in the oven door, and the design is etched in an oven door window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: David C. Hargrave, Allan G. Trowbridge
  • Patent number: 9297538
    Abstract: Lighting for an oven door includes a light source and a design that is selectively illuminated by the light source. The light source is located in the oven door, and the design is etched in an oven door window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: David C. Hargrave, Allan G. Trowbridge
  • Patent number: 8597219
    Abstract: The invention provides, in various embodiments, braces that are capable of stabilizing an injured limb, particularly an injured wrist. An exemplary brace fits across the injury in contact with the user's limb and has an adjustable casing and compressible material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: DJO, LLC
    Inventors: David C. Hargrave, Eugene Prais
  • Patent number: 8591440
    Abstract: Devices and methods of manufacturing and using the same are provided for treating patients suffering from tendon dysfunction. Certain exemplary brace embodiments contain strapping systems and inflatable cells that are adapted to support the forefoot of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: DJO, LLC
    Inventors: John D. Logue, Lew C. Schon, Christopher P. Chiodo, Brent G. Parks, David C. Hargrave, Nick Grippi
  • Patent number: 7942840
    Abstract: Braces are disclosed that are capable of stabilizing an injured limb, particularly an injured wrist. An exemplary brace fits across the injury in contact with the user's hand or foot and, in certain embodiments, in contact with the thumb and/or fingers or toes. The brace typically contains an adjustable casing and in some embodiments a removable support connecting one portion of the user's arm to another. The brace also includes compressible material such as an air cell. Systems and method for use and manufacture of the braces are also contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: DJO, LLC
    Inventors: David C. Hargrave, Eugene Prais
  • Patent number: 7749179
    Abstract: The invention provides, in various embodiments, devices and methods for supporting an injured arm. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to adjustable sling assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: DJO, LLC
    Inventors: David C. Hargrave, Nick Grippi, John W. Sperling, Robert H. Cofield, David Veltre
  • Publication number: 20100139638
    Abstract: Lighting for an oven door includes a light source and a design that is selectively illuminated by the light source. The light source is located in the oven door, and the design is etched in an oven door window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: DAVID C. HARGRAVE, ALLAN G. TROWBRIDGE
  • Patent number: 7648472
    Abstract: The pneumatic Achilles sleeve assembly comprises a sleeve and at least one strap for fastening the sleeve around the ankle. The sleeve assembly positions an arch cell which contains a dynamic volume of air within the sleeve under a human foot. The arch cell is fabricated from a flexible material and is in communication with a conduit member. Upon application of external pressure to the arch cell, air is expelled from said air cell through said conduit member. The sleeve assembly also positions a tendon cell which contains a dynamic volume of air within the sleeve against the Achilles tendon. The tendon cell is in communication with the arch cell via the conduit member. The tendon cell is also fabricated from a flexible material. Upon the expelling of air from said arch cell, the air enters through the conduit member into the tendon cell which exerts a greater pressure against the Achilles tendon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: DJO, LLC
    Inventors: Fabian McCarthy, David C. Hargrave
  • Patent number: 7591798
    Abstract: A brace worn by a user has side shell portions disposed in or on the lateral and medial sides portions of the brace to support the medial and lateral sides of the user's ankle. The shell may include a connecting center portion that extends under the foot of the user and couples the medial and lateral side shell portions. In certain embodiments, the connecting portion includes a plurality of flexible fingers oriented substantially towards the user's toes for yielding to the movement of the user's foot while maintaining the stability and orientation of the lateral and medial supports with respect to the user's ankle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: DJO, LLC
    Inventors: David C. Hargrave, Fabian McCarthy, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7517329
    Abstract: A multi-functional brace for a joint includes a releasable locking mechanism that allows the brace to be set for static stretch of the joint in either flexion or extension, and a range of motion assembly that allows for free movement of the joint through its natural axis over a controlled range of motion when the locking mechanism is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: DJO, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Salmon, Dan Ueda, Robert Joachim, Mario Turchi, David C. Hargrave, Bernard Morrey, Shawn O'Driscoll, Robert Adams
  • Patent number: 7156818
    Abstract: A multi-functional brace for a joint includes a releasable locking mechanism that allows the brace to be set for static stretch of the joint in either flexion or extension, and a range of motion assembly that allows for free movement of the joint through its natural axis over a controlled range of motion when the locking mechanism is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: DJO, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Salmon, Dan Ueda, Robert Joachim, Mario Turchi, David C. Hargrave, Bernard Morrey, Shawn O'Driscoll, Robert Adams
  • Publication number: 20040236261
    Abstract: The pneumatic Achilles sleeve assembly comprises a sleeve and at least one strap for fastening the sleeve around the ankle. The sleeve assembly positions an arch cell which contains a dynamic volume of air within the sleeve under a human foot. The arch cell is fabricated from a flexible material and is in communication with a conduit member. Upon application of external pressure to the arch cell, air is expelled from said air cell through said conduit member. The sleeve assembly also positions a tendon cell which contains a dynamic volume of air within the sleeve against the Achilles tendon. The tendon cell is in communication with the arch cell via the conduit member. The tendon cell is also fabricated from a flexible material. Upon the expelling of air from said arch cell, the air enters through the conduit member into the tendon cell which exerts a greater pressure against the Achilles tendon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: AIRCAST, Inc.
    Inventors: Fabian McCarthy, David C. Hargrave
  • Publication number: 20040153016
    Abstract: A multi-functional brace for a joint includes a releasable locking mechanism that allows the brace to be set for static stretch of the joint in either flexion or extension, and a range of motion assembly that allows for free movement of the joint through its natural axis over a controlled range of motion when the locking mechanism is released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Applicant: Aircast, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Salmon, Dan Ueda, Robert Joachim, Mario Turchi, David C. Hargrave, Bernard Morrey, Shawn O'Driscoll, Robert Adams
  • Patent number: 6755798
    Abstract: The pneumatic Achilles sleeve assembly comprises a sleeve and at least one strap for fastening the sleeve around the ankle. The sleeve assembly positions an arch cell which contains a dynamic volume of air within the sleeve under a human foot. The arch cell is fabricated from a flexible material and is in communication with a conduit member. Upon application of external pressure to the arch cell, air is expelled from said air cell through said conduit member. The sleeve assembly also positions a tendon cell which contains a dynamic volume of air within the sleeve against the Achilles tendon. The tendon cell is in communication with the arch cell via the conduit member. The tendon cell is also fabricated from a flexible material. Upon the expelling of air from said arch cell, the air enters through the conduit member into the tendon cell which exerts a greater pressure against the Achilles tendon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Aircast, Inc.
    Inventors: Fabian McCarthy, David C. Hargrave
  • Publication number: 20030153857
    Abstract: The pneumatic Achilles sleeve assembly comprises a sleeve and at least one strap for fastening the sleeve around the ankle. The sleeve assembly positions an arch cell which contains a dynamic volume of air within the sleeve under a human foot. The arch cell is fabricated from a flexible material and is in communication with a conduit member. Upon application of external pressure to the arch cell, air is expelled from said air cell through said conduit member. The sleeve assembly also positions a tendon cell which contains a dynamic volume of air within the sleeve against the Achilles tendon. The tendon cell is in communication with the arch cell via the conduit member. The tendon cell is also fabricated from a flexible material. Upon the expelling of air from said arch cell, the air enters through the conduit member into the tendon cell which exerts a greater pressure against the Achilles tendon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Fabian McCarthy, David C. Hargrave
  • Patent number: 5588955
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for providing therapeutic intermittent pneumatic pressure to a body portion. An air reservoir receives a substantially steady flow of pressurized air from a pump. Pressure is applied as a rapid pulse from the reservoir to a cuff means in contact with the body portion so as to promote acceleration of venous blood flow in the body portion. In a preferred embodiment, the pneumatic pressure is applied in a graduated manner and/or sequentially distally to proximally along the body portion. A simplified carrying arrangement is provided for the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Assignee: Aircast, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn W. Johnson, Jr., Henry J. McVicker, David C. Hargrave
  • Patent number: D508197
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Mark W. Baldwin, David C. Hargrave
  • Patent number: D536796
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Aircast LLC
    Inventors: David C. Hargrave, Eugene Prais
  • Patent number: D583478
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: DJO, LLC
    Inventors: David C. Hargrave, Fabian McCarthy, Jr.