Patents by Inventor Debusk O. V. Autry

Debusk O. V. Autry 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).

  • Low-profile lumbo-sacral orthosis
    Patent number: 6666838
    Abstract: A low-profile lumbo-sacral orthosis consists of flexible anterior and posterior members, both shaped to fit around the waist of a patient's torso, and a closure system on each side of the orthosis for joining the flexible anterior and posterior members. The anterior member is formed of a web of flexible material. A middle panel of loop material is attached to external surface of the anterior web in the middle to form a pocket, and two anterior side panels of loop material are attached to external surface of the anterior web at each side to form pockets. Reinforcing splints are inserted into each pocket. The flexible posterior member is formed of a web of flexible material with two posterior side panels of loop material attached to the external surface to form two pockets. Reinforcing splints are inserted into each of the pockets. A moldable posterior splint is attached to the external surface of the posterior web in the middle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Debusk O. V. Autry