Patents by Inventor Ken Helenbolt

Ken Helenbolt 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: 8114041
    Abstract: An orthopedic brace is provided that is adapted for securing a wrist, hand and thumb. The brace includes a pad having proximal and distal edges, and first and second sides each comprising loop fastening material forming a generally continuous surface extending substantially the entirety of the corresponding side. The brace further includes a strap pod having an attaching portion and at least one strap, the attaching portion being defined by a region of a hook fastening material such that the attaching portion is removably securable to either side of the pad for placing the pad in a closed position. A thumb stay is disposed in a thumb stay pocket formed by the pad. A distal closure member extends from or near the distal edge of the pad, and defines a first extension depending from the pad, and an intermediate flap depending from the first extension. The intermediate flap is configured to extend about the thumb stay, and defines at least one strap securable to the first and second sides of the pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Ossur HF
    Inventors: Stacy Wyatt, Tracy Grim, Wendee Lee, Ken Helenbolt
  • Publication number: 20070225630
    Abstract: An orthopedic brace is provided that is adapted for securing a wrist, hand and thumb. The brace includes a pad having proximal and distal edges, and first and second sides each comprising loop fastening material forming a generally continuous surface extending substantially the entirety of the corresponding side. The brace further includes a strap pod having an attaching portion and at least one strap, the attaching portion being defined by a region of a hook fastening material such that the attaching portion is removably securable to either side of the pad for placing the pad in a closed position. A thumb stay is disposed in a thumb stay pocket formed by the pad. A distal closure member extends from or near the distal edge of the pad, and defines a first extension depending from the pad, and an intermediate flap depending from the first extension. The intermediate flap is configured to extend about the thumb stay, and defines at least one strap securable to the first and second sides of the pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Stacy Wyatt, Tracy Grim, Wendee Lee, Ken Helenbolt
  • Patent number: D533280
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Ossur HF
    Inventors: Stacy Wyatt, Tracy Grim, Ken Helenbolt, Wendee Lee