Patents by Inventor Russell Vedeloff

Russell Vedeloff 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).

  • Publication number: 20210077334
    Abstract: A knee replacement therapy unit comprising a base board configured to be attached with a chair; a winch having a crank, the winch attached to the base board and configured to wind a cable thereon; and a feed mechanism attached to the base board and configured to receive a cable therethrough from the winch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: DYNASPLINT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael GEORGE, George HEPBURN, Russell VEDELOFF
  • Patent number: 6942629
    Abstract: In an adjustable splint assembly having a lower strut and an upper strut, and having there between a pivotably mounted head portion defining a cam surface, the improvement comprising the lower strut being provided with a loading screw, a spring and a spring spacer with a graduated number series thereon all contained within an inner housing tube with a single window and wherein the lower strut has an outer lower leg tube provided with a series of windows, and depending on the length of the lower strut, the graduated number series will register with a window in said series of windows and the window of the inner housing tube so that the amount of tension being applied by the loading screw can be read at that particular window of the outer lower leg tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Dynasplint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Hepburn, Russell Vedeloff
  • Patent number: 6942631
    Abstract: A therapeutic device for applying graded compression to the hand to remedy the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. The device is a passive therapy device which receives the palm of the hand and applies graduated pressure to the top of the hand to relieve carpal tunnel region of the hand by spreading the area of the carpal tunnel. There are also disclosed a centralizing means which allows for accurate placement of the means for apply pressure to the top of the hand and also a means for further spreading and fixing the spread in the carpal tunnel region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Dynasplint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Hepburn, Russell Vedeloff, Terry A. Meharry
  • Patent number: 6908475
    Abstract: A therapeutic device for applying graded compression to the hand to remedy the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. The device is a passive therapy device which receives the palm of the hand and applies graduated pressure to the top of the hand to relieve carpal tunnel region of the hand by spreading the area of the carpal tunnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Dynasplint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Hepburn, Russell Vedeloff, Terry A. Meharry
  • Publication number: 20050075594
    Abstract: In an adjustable splint assembly having a lower strut and an upper strut, and having there between a pivotably mounted head portion defining a cam surface, the improvement comprising the lower strut being provided with a loading screw, a spring and a spring spacer with a graduated number series thereon all contained within an inner housing tube with a single window and wherein the lower strut has an outer lower leg tube provided with a series of windows, and depending on the length of the lower strut, the graduated number series will register with a window in said series of windows and the window of the inner housing tube so that the amount of tension being applied by the loading screw can be read at that particular window of the outer lower leg tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: George Hepburn, Russell Vedeloff
  • Publication number: 20040210169
    Abstract: A therapeutic device for applying graded compression to the hand to remedy the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. The device is a passive therapy device which receives the palm of the hand and applies graduated pressure to the top of the hand to relieve carpal tunnel region of the hand by spreading the area of the carpal tunnel. There are also disclosed a centralizing means which allows for accurate placement of the means for apply pressure to the top of the hand and also a means for further spreading and fixing the spread in the carpal tunnel region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventors: George R. Hepburn, Russell Vedeloff, Terry A. Meharry
  • Patent number: 6740051
    Abstract: A passive therapy device useful for bringing back mobility to the wrist, forearm and/or elbow after immobilization. The device provides therapy to restricted tissue in the wrist, forearm and/or elbow while applying passive tension during therapy. The therapy device is able to readily convert from supination therapy to pronation therapy. In addition, the device can be converted for either right hand use or left hand use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Dynasplint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Hepburn, Russell Vedeloff
  • Publication number: 20030225349
    Abstract: A therapeutic device for applying graded compression to the hand to remedy the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. The device is a passive therapy device which receives the palm of the hand and applies graduated pressure to the top of the hand to relieve carpal tunnel region of the hand by spreading the area of the carpal tunnel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: George R. Hepburn, Russell Vedeloff, Terry A. Meharry
  • Publication number: 20030105416
    Abstract: A passive therapy device useful for bringing back mobility to the wrist, forearm and/or elbow after immobilization. The device provides therapy to restricted tissue in the wrist, forearm and/or elbow while applying passive tension during therapy. The therapy device is able to readily convert from supination therapy to pronation therapy. In addition, the device can be converted for either right hand use or left hand use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Applicant: DYNASPLINT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: George R. Hepburn, Russell Vedeloff
  • Patent number: 6506172
    Abstract: A passive therapy device useful for bringing back mobility to the wrist, forearm and/or elbow after immobilization. The device provides therapy to restricted tissue in the wrist, forearm and/or elbow while applying passive tension during therapy. The therapy device is able to readily convert from supination therapy to pronation therapy. In addition, the device can be converted for either right hand use or left hand use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Dynasplint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Hepburn, Russell Vedeloff
  • Patent number: 5645521
    Abstract: An articulated physical therapy device used in the therapy of a frozen shoulder is provided with tensioning means. In the preferred embodiment of the device there is a reciprocating strut employing rods and plates enclosed in a tube. The preferred embodiment can also be provided with a cam-operated detent for easy adjustment of the length of the forearm strut. Means are provided for easy removal of the reciprocating upper arm unit. A detent and keeper are provided for convenient changing of the reciprocating unit from the left side protractor retainer to the right side protractor retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1997
    Assignee: Dynasplint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Hepburn, Russell Vedeloff
  • Patent number: 5558624
    Abstract: The herein disclosed invention is directed to an articulated physical therapy device used in the therapy of a frozen shoulder. The device can be provided with tensioning means which facilitate exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Dynasplint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Hepburn, Russell Vedeloff