Patents by Inventor Kevin Lunau

Kevin Lunau 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: 9198792
    Abstract: According to various embodiments of the invention, an electrode for an orthotic device, includes: a conductive layer for receiving and distributing electrical current, the conductive layer formed to have a connection portion, the connection portion configured to receive an electrical current from at least one contact disposed on an orthotic device, according to an electrophysical modality; and, an interface layer attached to the conductive layer, the interface layer configured to conform to a wearer's anatomy and to conduct electrical current from the conductive layer to the wearer's anatomy. The connection portion is configured to be electrically connected to the at least one contact disposed on the orthotic device when applied by the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: VISION QUEST INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Michael Skahan, Kevin Lunau, Timothy Stoltenburg, Robert Gilmour
  • Publication number: 20130158456
    Abstract: According to various embodiments of the invention, an electrode for an orthotic device, includes: a conductive layer for receiving and distributing electrical current, the conductive layer formed to have a connection portion, the connection portion configured to receive an electrical current from at least one contact disposed on an orthotic device, according to an electrophysical modality; and, an interface layer attached to the conductive layer, the interface layer configured to conform to a wearer's anatomy and to conduct electrical current from the conductive layer to the wearer's anatomy. The connection portion is configured to be electrically connected to the at least one contact disposed on the orthotic device when applied by the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: VISION QUEST INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED dba VQ ORTHOCARE
    Inventors: MICHAEL SKAHAN, KEVIN LUNAU, TIMOTHY STOLTENBURG, ROBERT GILMOUR
  • Patent number: 8454543
    Abstract: According to various embodiments of the invention, an electrode for an orthotic device, comprises a backing layer having an outer surface allowing the electrode to be attached to an orthotic device; conductive layer configured to receive and distribute an electrical current according to an electrophysical modality; an interface layer configured to conform to a wearer's anatomy and to conduct the electrical current from the conductive layer to the wearer's anatomy; and a connection member attached to the conductive layer and configured to electrically couple with an electrical contact disposed on the orthotic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Vision Quest Industries Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael Skahan, Kevin Lunau, Timothy Stoltenburg, Robert Gilmour
  • Patent number: 8070703
    Abstract: According to various embodiments of the invention, an orthotic device comprises an upper support member adapted to be secured to a thigh; a lower support member adapted to be secured to a lower leg; a means of connecting the upper support member to the lower support member; a conformable, discrete liner segment attached to the upper or lower support member configured to provide a conforming interface with the thigh or lower leg; a first electrode disposed on the liner segment configured to contact the leg; a second electrode configured to contact the leg; and an electrostimulation unit in electrical contact with the first and second electrodes and configured to provide an electrophysical modality to the leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Vision Quest Industries Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael Skahan, Kevin Lunau, Timothy Stoltenburg, Robert Gilmour
  • Patent number: 7758527
    Abstract: An orthotic device is provided having a support member (22, 25) adapted to be secured to a body portion of a user and a resilient liner (46) connected to a side of the support member adjacent the body portion of the user. The support member can be malleable to conform to the user's body. The liner has a plurality of discrete liner segments (49), at least one adapted to conform to body of the user. The liner segments can be removably attached to the support member, and can be adjustable in shape and/or size. The liner segment can be a pair of individually adjustable segment portions to provide adjustable shape, and either of the portions can be inflatable to provide adjustable size. The liner segment can include an electrode portion (58) to impart therapeutic stimulation to an associated body portion and can include a micro-porous waterproof cover material contacting the body portion of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: VQ Orthocare
    Inventors: Robert Gilmour, Michael Skahan, Kevin Lunau
  • Publication number: 20100082079
    Abstract: According to various embodiments of the invention, an electrode for an orthotic device, comprises a backing layer having an outer surface allowing the electrode to be attached to an orthotic device; conductive layer configured to receive and distribute an electrical current according to an electrophysical modality; an interface layer configured to conform to a wearer's anatomy and to conduct the electrical current from the conductive layer to the wearer's anatomy; and a connection member attached to the conductive layer and configured to electrically couple with an electrical contact disposed on the orthotic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: MICHAEL SKAHAN, Kevin Lunau, Timothy Stoltenburg, Robert Gilmour
  • Publication number: 20090287126
    Abstract: According to various embodiments of the invention, an orthotic device comprises an upper support member adapted to be secured to a thigh; a lower support member adapted to be secured to a lower leg; a means of connecting the upper support member to the lower support member; a conformable, discrete liner segment attached to the upper or lower support member configured to provide a conforming interface with the thigh or lower leg; a first electrode disposed on the liner segment configured to contact the leg; a second electrode configured to contact the leg; and an electrostimulation unit in electrical contact with the first and second electrodes and configured to provide an electrophysical modality to the leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Skahan, Kevin Lunau, Timothy Stoltenburg, Robert Gilmour