Patents by Inventor Dennis C. Bartial

Dennis C. Bartial 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).

  • Resilient semi-rigid orthopedic support devices
    Patent number: 4893617
    Abstract: A curable orthopedic support material is disclosed wherein a flexible sheet material is impregnated with a liquid resin system the resin-impregnated material cures upon exposure to a curing agent into a resilient, semi-rigid support device. In one preferred embodiment, one or more layers of a cushioning material such as foam is associated with the support material. The cured support is especially designed for orthopedic applications where conventional rigid casts are neither necessary not desirable, such as athletic uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1990
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Dennis C. Bartial, Anthony J. Campagna