Patents by Inventor Allison McLean

Allison McLean 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).

  • Brace for the proximal tibiofibular joint
    Patent number: 7878999
    Abstract: Various embodiments of an orthopedic appliance for bracing and supporting a joint are described herein. The orthopedic appliance includes a first support portion and a second support portion with surfaces partially facing one another, and a force application element. In use, the first and second support portions are located on opposing sides of an outer portion of the joint and, in conjunction with the force application element, apply partially opposing forces to the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Inventor: Allison McLean
  • Brace for the proximal tibiofibular joint
    Publication number: 20060282029
    Abstract: Various embodiments of an orthopaedic appliance for bracing and supporting a joint are described herein. The orthopaedic appliance includes a first support portion and a second support portion with surfaces partially facing one another, and a force application element. In use, the first and second support portions are located on opposing sides of an outer portion of the joint and, in conjunction with the force application element, apply partially opposing forces to the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Allison McLean