Patents by Inventor Michael James. Rushton

Michael James. Rushton 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).

  • Orthotic device and method of use
    Patent number: 8460226
    Abstract: An orthotic apparatus positioned on the top of the forefoot that aligns and locks the first metatarsal in a plantarflexed position. A compressible orthotic pad positioned on the forefoot directly over the first metatarsal. When pressure is applied to the orthotic pad, the first metatarsal is forced down, unlocking the first metatarsal phalangeal joint and eliminating functional hallux limitus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Inventor: Michael James Rushton
  • ORTHOTIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20100249686
    Abstract: An orthotic apparatus positioned on the top of the forefoot that aligns and locks the first metatarsal in a plantarflexed position. A compressible orthotic pad positioned on the forefoot directly over the first metatarsal. When pressure is applied to the orthotic pad, the first metatarsal is forced down, unlocking the first metatarsal phalangeal joint and eliminating functional hallux limitus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventor: Michael James. Rushton