Patents by Inventor Eric Branch

Eric Branch 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).

  • Apparatus and method for evaluating ligaments
    Patent number: 8753294
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to apparatuses and methods for evaluating the amount of “play” in a joint. In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided that quantifies the rotation of the tibia in response to a known torque. The apparatus is configured to minimize the influence of other joints on the rotation analysis. Other embodiments provide data related to movement of the tibia in other degrees of freedom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas P. Branch, Alexander Sattler, Jr., Eric Branch
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING LIGAMENTS
    Publication number: 20100249666
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to apparatuses and methods for evaluating the amount of “play” in a joint. In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided that quantifies the rotation of the tibia in response to a known torque. The apparatus is configured to minimize the influence of other joints on the rotation analysis. Other embodiments provide data related to movement of the tibia in other degrees of freedom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas P. Branch, Alexander Sattler, JR., Eric Branch
  • Apparatus and method for evaluating ligaments
    Patent number: 7753862
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to apparatuses and methods for evaluating the amount of “play” in a joint. In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided that quantifies the rotation of the tibia in response to a known torque. The apparatus is configured to minimize the influence of other joints on the rotation analysis. Other embodiments provide data related to movement of the tibia in other degrees of freedom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas P. Branch, Alexander Sattler, Jr., Eric Branch
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING LIGAMENTS
    Publication number: 20070055176
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to apparatuses and methods for evaluating the amount of “play” in a joint. In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided that quantifies the rotation of the tibia in response to a known torque. The apparatus is configured to minimize the influence of other joints on the rotation analysis. Other embodiments provide data related to movement of the tibia in other degrees of freedom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas Branch, Alexander Sattler, Eric Branch