Patents by Inventor George W. Stough

George W. Stough 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: 8470036
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in supporting a graft ligament within a bone tunnel, the apparatus comprising a graft ligament plug, the graft ligament plug comprising a groove extending along one side of the plug, across the front end of the plug, and then back down the opposing side of the plug, with the groove being sized such that when a graft ligament is disposed in the groove, the graft ligament will protrude out of the groove and engage adjoining portions of the bone tunnel so as to facilitate osseointegration therewith; wherein the graft ligament plug is formed in two opposing halves, such that the graft ligament can be positioned within the groove and thereafter clamped between the opposing two halves of the graft ligament plug when the two opposing halves are brought together so as to form the complete graft ligament plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Inventors: William S. Barnes, George W. Stough, Christopher C. Bidwell
  • Patent number: 8454544
    Abstract: Apparatus for providing physical therapy to a patient, the apparatus comprising a therapeutic support comprising a waist belt and a limb support, wherein the limb support is adjustably securable to the waist belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventors: William S. Barnes, Christopher C. Bidwell, George W. Stough
  • Publication number: 20110005525
    Abstract: Apparatus for providing physical therapy to a patient, the apparatus comprising a therapeutic support comprising a waist belt and a limb support, wherein the limb support is adjustably securable to the waist belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: William S. Barnes, Christopher C. Bidwell, George W. Stough
  • Publication number: 20100222792
    Abstract: The present invention is a novel grasping device for use in handling soft tissue during surgery. The device provides an efficient, time-saving and labor-saving means for compressing and gripping soft tissue, thereby facilitating secure and controlled manipulation of soft tissue during a surgical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: Williams S. Barnes, Christopher C. Bidwell, George W. Stough
  • Publication number: 20100100182
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in supporting a graft ligament within a bone tunnel, the apparatus comprising a graft ligament plug, the graft ligament plug comprising a groove extending along one side of the plug, across the front end of the plug, and then back down the opposing side of the plug, with the groove being sized such that when a graft ligament is disposed in the groove, the graft ligament will protrude out of the groove and engage adjoining portions of the bone tunnel so as to facilitate osseointegration therewith; wherein the graft ligament plug is formed in two opposing halves, such that the graft ligament can be positioned within the groove and thereafter clamped between the opposing two halves of the graft ligament plug when the two opposing halves are brought together so as to form the complete graft ligament plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: William S. Barnes, George W. Stough, Christopher C. Bidwell
  • Patent number: 7398877
    Abstract: A contact lens case (101) comprises a base (103) having a left cavity (105A) and a right cavity (105B) for storing contact lenses (113A, 113B). An upward-facing base dome (109A, 109B) in each cavity supports the lenses with the rims of the lenses downward. A lid (106) comprises downward-facing lid domes (121A, 121B) to retain the lenses on the upward-facing domes of the base. The lid domes allow expelling of air during closing of the case to maintain good hydration of the lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Inventors: Sterling H. Nelson, George W. Stough