Patents by Inventor Kevin Runkle

Kevin Runkle 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).

  • Self-supporting foot orthosis with pivotally mounted cover
    Patent number: 5571077
    Abstract: An ankle/foot orthosis is provided including a generally "L" shaped frame secured to a person's ankle region with Velcro.RTM. straps or tape. The frame includes an aperture located over the person's heel such that this ulcer prominent area is unobstructed by the frame. A cover, pivotally mounted to the frame, may be positioned over the aperture thereby protecting the heel from inadvertent contact. The cover may also be opened thereby providing access to the heel and enabling treatment of any ulcerous lesions on the heel while the frame is secured to the ankle region. The cover may also be latched with a cover latch in an over-center open position to thereby provide a support for elevating the foot above a supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Assignee: Lake Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Klearman, Jeffrey J. Bierman, Kevin Runkle