Patents by Inventor Jeff Dodd

Jeff Dodd 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: 9820870
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a device and/or system (e.g., redistributing weight away from a subject's foot), which may comprise (a) a platform, (b) at least one vertical support fixed to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and (c) at least one cuff (i) configured to surround and releasably grip at least a portion of a subject's leg other than the foot and (ii) mounted (e.g., adjustably) to the at least one vertical support at a vertical position along the at least one vertical support sufficient to suspend a subject's foot in a non-weight-bearing position above the platform during ambulation, wherein the platform, the at least one vertical support, and the at least one cuff together are configured to bear at least the subject's full weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Toad Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Hans G. Franke, David Salinger, Jeff Dodd
  • Publication number: 20160287410
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a device and/or system (e.g., redistributing weight away from a subject's foot), which may comprise (a) a platform, (b) at least one vertical support fixed to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and (c) at least one cuff (i) configured to surround and releasably grip at least a portion of a subject's leg other than the foot and (ii) mounted (e.g., adjustably) to the at least one vertical support at a vertical position along the at least one vertical support sufficient to suspend a subject's foot in a non-weight-bearing position above the platform during ambulation, wherein the platform, the at least one vertical support, and the at least one cuff together are configured to bear at least the subject's full weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Hans G. Franke, David Salinger, Jeff Dodd
  • Patent number: 8815323
    Abstract: There is described a method for the prevention, mitigation or slowing of the discoloration of produce (fruit) the method comprising: (i) an optional first step of pre-dipping the produce in a chelating agent; and (ii) treating the optionally pre-dipped produce with an enzyme inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Inventor: Jeff Dodd
  • Publication number: 20140106040
    Abstract: There is described a method for the decontamination of (whole) fruit and/or vegetables comprising: (i) an optional first step of pre-washing the fruit and/or vegetables in high concentration of the decontaminant to deal with heavy spoilage; (ii) washing the fruit and/or vegetables in a low concentration of the decontaminant to deal with any residual microbial presence; wherein the decontaminant comprises an acidulant, such as sodium hydrogen sulphate, citric acid, lactic acid and tannic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: NATURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY SPRL
    Inventor: Jeff Dodd
  • Patent number: 8672865
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a device and/or system (e.g., redistributing weight away from a subject's foot), which may comprise (a) a platform, (b) at least one vertical support fixed to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and (c) at least one cuff (i) configured to surround and releasably grip at least a portion of a subject's leg other than the foot and (ii) mounted (e.g., adjustably) to the at least one vertical support at a vertical position along the at least one vertical support sufficient to suspend a subject's foot in a non-weight-bearing position above the platform during ambulation, wherein the platform, the at least one vertical support, and the at least one cuff together are configured to bear at least the subject's full weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Toad Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Hans G. Franke, David Salinger, Jeff Dodd
  • Publication number: 20130267878
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a device and/or system (e.g., redistributing weight away from a subject's foot), which may comprise (a) a platform, (b) at least one vertical support fixed to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and (c) at least one cuff (i) configured to surround and releasably grip at least a portion of a subject's leg other than the foot and (ii) mounted (e.g., adjustably) to the at least one vertical support at a vertical position along the at least one vertical support sufficient to suspend a subject's foot in a non-weight-bearing position above the platform during ambulation, wherein the platform, the at least one vertical support, and the at least one cuff together are configured to bear at least the subject's full weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Hans G. FRANKE, David SALINGER, Jeff DODD
  • Patent number: 8540655
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a device and/or system (e.g., redistributing weight away from a subject's foot), which may comprise (a) a platform, (b) at least one vertical support fixed to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and (c) at least one cuff (i) configured to surround and releasably grip at least a portion of a subject's leg other than the foot and (ii) mounted (e.g., adjustably) to the at least one vertical support at a vertical position along the at least one vertical support sufficient to suspend a subject's foot in a non-weight-bearing position above the platform during ambulation, wherein the platform, the at least one vertical support, and the at least one cuff together are configured to bear at least the subject's full weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Toad Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Hans G. Franke, David Salinger, Jeff Dodd
  • Patent number: 8403872
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a device and/or system (e.g., redistributing weight away from a subject's foot), which may comprise (a) a platform, (b) at least one vertical support fixed to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and (c) at least one cuff (i) configured to surround and releasably grip at least a portion of a subject's leg other than the foot and (ii) mounted (e.g., adjustably) to the at least one vertical support at a vertical position along the at least one vertical support sufficient to suspend a subject's foot in a non-weight-bearing position above the platform during ambulation, wherein the platform, the at least one vertical support, and the at least one cuff together are configured to bear at least the subject's full weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: TOAD Corporation
    Inventors: Hans G. Franke, David Salinger, Jeff Dodd
  • Publication number: 20120128841
    Abstract: There is described a method for the prevention, mitigation or slowing of the discoloration of produce (fruit) the method comprising: (i) an optional first step of pre-dipping the produce in a chelating agent; and (ii) treating the optionally pre-dipped produce with an enzyme inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: NATURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY SPRL
    Inventor: Jeff Dodd
  • Publication number: 20120121766
    Abstract: There is described a method for the prevention, mitigation or slowing of the discolouration of vegetables the method comprising: (i) an optional first step of pre-dipping the produce separately, sequentially or simultaneously in a chelating agent and an antioxidant; and (ii) treating the optionally pre-dipped vegetables with an enzyme inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: NATURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY SPRL
    Inventor: Jeff Dodd
  • Publication number: 20120083722
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a device and/or system (e.g., redistributing weight away from a subject's foot), which may comprise (a) a platform, (b) at least one vertical support fixed to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and (c) at least one cuff (i) configured to surround and releasably grip at least a portion of a subject's leg other than the foot and (ii) mounted (e.g., adjustably) to the at least one vertical support at a vertical position along the at least one vertical support sufficient to suspend a subject's foot in a non-weight-bearing position above the platform during ambulation, wherein the platform, the at least one vertical support, and the at least one cuff together are configured to bear at least the subject's full weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: TOAD CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hans G. Franke, David Salinger, Jeff Dodd
  • Patent number: 8021316
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a device and/or system (e.g., redistributing weight away from a subject's foot), which may comprise (a) a platform, (b) at least one vertical support fixed to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and (c) at least one cuff (i) configured to surround and releasably grip at least a portion of a subject's leg other than the foot and (ii) adjustably mounted to the at least one vertical support at a vertical position along the at least one vertical support sufficient to suspend a subject's foot in a non-weight-bearing position above the platform during ambulation, wherein the platform, the at least one vertical support, and the at least one cuff together are configured to bear at least the subject's full weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Toad Corporation
    Inventors: Hans G. Franke, David Salinger, Jeff Dodd
  • Publication number: 20100174219
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a device and/or system (e.g., redistributing weight away from a subject's foot), which may comprise (a) a platform, (b) at least one vertical support fixed to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and (c) at least one cuff (i) configured to surround and releasably grip at least a portion of a subject's leg other than the foot and (ii) mounted (e.g., adjustably) to the at least one vertical support at a vertical position along the at least one vertical support sufficient to suspend a subject's foot in a non-weight-bearing position above the platform during ambulation, wherein the platform, the at least one vertical support, and the at least one cuff together are configured to bear at least the subject's full weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: Hans G. Franke, David Salinger, Jeff Dodd
  • Publication number: 20100130901
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a device and/or system (e.g., redistributing weight away from a subject's foot), which may comprise (a) a platform, (b) at least one vertical support fixed to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and (c) at least one cuff (i) configured to surround and releasably grip at least a portion of a subject's leg other than the foot and (ii) adjustably mounted to the at least one vertical support at a vertical position along the at least one vertical support sufficient to suspend a subject's foot in a non-weight-bearing position above the platform during ambulation, wherein the platform, the at least one vertical support, and the at least one cuff together are configured to bear at least the subject's full weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Hans G. Franke, David Salinger, Jeff Dodd
  • Publication number: 20100130898
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a device and/or system (e.g., redistributing weight away from a subject's foot), which may comprise (a) a platform, (b) at least one vertical support fixed to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and (c) at least one cuff (i) configured to surround and releasably grip at least a portion of a subject's leg other than the foot and (ii) mounted (e.g., adjustably) to the at least one vertical support at a vertical position along the at least one vertical support sufficient to suspend a subject's foot in a non-weight-bearing position above the platform during ambulation, wherein the platform, the at least one vertical support, and the at least one cuff together are configured to bear at least the subject's full weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Hans G. Franke, David Salinger, Jeff Dodd
  • Patent number: D635269
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Toad Corporation
    Inventors: Hans G. Franke, David Salinger, Jeff Dodd
  • Patent number: D660971
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Toad Corporation
    Inventors: Hans G. Franke, David Salinger, Jeff Dodd