Patents by Inventor Theresa A. Forgy

Theresa A. Forgy 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).

  • Ergonomic grip for hand instruments
    Patent number: 6471514
    Abstract: An ergonomic grip for an instrument or tool handle is provide which reduces upper extremity musculoskeletal disorder (MSDs) by increasing the grip cross-sectional area, reducing the grip force necessary to manipulate the instrument and increasing the grip comfort using an elastomeric gripping surface. Vibrations from the instrument or tool are reduced or eliminated to further reduce MSDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Acushy Product Co., L.L.C.
    Inventors: Melanie L. Beck, Theresa A. Forgy
  • ERGONOMIC GRIP FOR HAND INSTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20020119422
    Abstract: An ergonomic grip for an instrument or tool handle is provide which reduces upper extremity musculoskeletal disorder (MSDs) by increasing the grip cross-sectional area, reducing the grip force necessary to manipulate the instrument and increasing the grip comfort using an elastomeric gripping surface. Vibrations from the instrument or tool are reduced or eliminated to further reduce MSDs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: Melanie L. Beck, Theresa A. Forgy