Patents by Inventor Graham Douglas Ritts

Graham Douglas Ritts 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).

  • Convertible acromioclavicular stabilizer
    Patent number: 6110133
    Abstract: The present invention provides an acromioclavicular stabilizer including a waist band, a shoulder strap, a pad carried by the strap for positioning in the location of the acromioclavicular joint and an elbow cuff removably coupled to the waist band or shoulder strap. The present invention is adapted for non-surgical or post-operative care for reducing anatomically deforming forces present in AC separations or dislocations, and is convertible from a sling and stabilizer configuration to a stabilizer only configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Hockey Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Graham Douglas Ritts
  • Earmuffs for use with protective headgear
    Patent number: 5860166
    Abstract: The present invention provides earmuffs for use with protective headgear, primarily helmets for use in contact sports such as hockey, football and the like, wherein the earmuffs are removably carried by the headgear in a position to protect the ears from cold, and do not interfere with wearing the helmet or the helmet wearer's activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Inventor: Graham Douglas Ritts