Patents by Inventor Alton Lee Hunter, Jr.
Alton Lee Hunter, Jr. 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).
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Patent number: 10940071Abstract: A device for supporting a patient's arm includes a rail clamp configured to be secured to a rail or other structure on a table such as an operating table. The rail clamp includes a clamp body and a socket configured to receive a base on an attachment such as a lateral brace. The base may be inserted longitudinally in the longitudinal socket on the rail clamp. The base may comprise an arm brace. The base is moveable in the longitudinal socket such that the arm brace may be raised or lowered relative to the rail clamp. The arm brace may be used when a patient is lying prone or laterally on a table.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2017Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Hunter Medical, LLCInventor: Alton Lee Hunter, Jr.
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Publication number: 20200163791Abstract: A wrist tower attachment for an arm stabilizer device is configured for modular attachment on a support arm secured in a rail clamp mounted on a rail of an operating table. The wrist tower attachment includes a wrist tower base and a wrist tower post protruding upwardly from the wrist tower base. The support arm includes a stabilizer bar having a distal bar end, and the wrist tower attachment is secured onto the distal bar end. In some embodiments, the wrist tower attachment includes a female axial socket shaped to receive the male distal bar end. A traction bar is positioned on the wrist tower post and protrudes radially from the wrist tower post. A tension gauge is disposed on the traction bar in some embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2020Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventor: Alton Lee Hunter, JR.
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Patent number: 10531974Abstract: A wrist tower attachment for an arm stabilizer device is configured for modular attachment on a support arm secured in a rail clamp mounted on a rail of an operating table. The wrist tower attachment includes a wrist tower base and a wrist tower post protruding upwardly from the wrist tower base. The support arm includes a stabilizer bar having a distal bar end, and the wrist tower attachment is secured onto the distal bar end. In some embodiments, the wrist tower attachment includes a female axial socket shaped to receive the male distal bar end. A traction bar is positioned on the wrist tower post and protrudes radially from the wrist tower post. A tension gauge is disposed on the traction bar in some embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2016Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Hunter Medical, LLCInventor: Alton Lee Hunter, Jr.
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Publication number: 20180168842Abstract: A wrist tower attachment for an arm stabilizer device is configured for modular attachment on a support arm secured in a rail clamp mounted on a rail of an operating table. The wrist tower attachment includes a wrist tower base and a wrist tower post protruding upwardly from the wrist tower base. The support arm includes a stabilizer bar having a distal bar end, and the wrist tower attachment is secured onto the distal bar end. In some embodiments, the wrist tower attachment includes a female axial socket shaped to receive the male distal bar end. A traction bar is positioned on the wrist tower post and protrudes radially from the wrist tower post. A tension gauge is disposed on the traction bar in some embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Alton Lee Hunter, JR.
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Patent number: 9782318Abstract: A device for supporting a patient's arm includes a rail clamp configured to be secured to a rail or other structure on a table such as an operating table. The rail clamp includes a clamp body and a socket configured to receive a base of an attachment such as a support arm or lateral brace. The base may be inserted longitudinally in the socket on the rail clamp. A stabilizer bar extends from the base in some embodiments. The base is moveable in the socket such that the stabilizer bar may be raised or lowered relative to the rail clamp. One or more modular attachments for supporting various regions of a patient's arm may be secured to the stabilizer bar or the rail clamp.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Hunter Medical, LLCInventor: Alton Lee Hunter, Jr.
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Patent number: 9408768Abstract: A device for stabilizing a patient's arm during a surgical procedure including a base configured to fit on an operating table. A support arm has a proximal end attached to the base and a distal end extending away from the base. A cuff is mounted on the distal end of the support arm to support the wrist of a patient. One or more bicep pads are connected to the support arm and are positioned to fit about the bicep of a patient lying on an operating table.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Inventor: Alton Lee Hunter, Jr.
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Patent number: 9271862Abstract: An arm stabilizer includes a stabilizer bar and one or more modular attachments that can be detachably secured to the stabilizer bar. A wrist support attachment can be secured to the distal end of the stabilizer bar. A reducer attachment can be secured to the stabilizer bar between the wrist support attachment and the proximal end of the stabilizer bar. The reducer attachment can be moved along the length of the stabilizer bar at various angular orientations. In some embodiments stabilizer bar is pivotable about a base to allow the stabilizer bar with attachments to be pivoted away from the patient and repositioned at various points in space during use.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2012Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Inventor: Alton Lee Hunter, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130098376Abstract: An arm stabilizer includes a stabilizer bar and one or more modular attachments that can be detachably secured to the stabilizer bar. A wrist support attachment can be secured to the distal end of the stabilizer bar. A reducer attachment can be secured to the stabilizer bar between the wrist support attachment and the proximal end of the stabilizer bar. The reducer attachment can be moved along the length of the stabilizer bar at various angular orientations. In some embodiments stabilizer bar is pivotable about a base to allow the stabilizer bar with attachments to be pivoted away from the patient and repositioned at various points in space during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventor: Alton Lee Hunter, JR.
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Patent number: 8356601Abstract: An arm stabilizer includes a stabilizer bar and one or more modular attachments that can be detachably secured to the stabilizer bar. A wrist support attachment can be secured to the distal end of the stabilizer bar. A reducer attachment can be secured to the stabilizer bar between the wrist support attachment and the proximal end of the stabilizer bar. The reducer attachment includes a telescoping post with a rest plate that provides a support for applying reduction force to the arm. The reducer attachment can be moved along the length of the stabilizer bar at various angular orientations. A removable wrist pad and a removable brace pad are also provided. In some embodiments stabilizer bar is pivotable about a base to allow the stabilizer bar with attachments to be pivoted away from the patient and repositioned at various points in space during use.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2011Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Inventor: Alton Lee Hunter, Jr.
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Patent number: 8230864Abstract: A device for stabilizing a patient's arm during a surgical procedure including a base configured to fit on an operating table, the base having an upper side with a rail. A support arm having a foundation with a groove shaped to match and fit over the cross-sectional shape of the rail and slide along the rail is provided, the support arm has a proximal end and a distal end extending away from said rail. A cuff is mounted on the distal end of the support arm to support the wrist of a patient during the surgery. A standard having a foundation with a groove therein shaped and sized to fit over said rail is also provided. The standard is designed to slide along the rail and move relative to the support arm. Arcuate bicep pads are connected to said support arm and to said standard; the arcuate pads being positioned to fit about the bicep of a patient lying on an operating table on which the support device is placed.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2009Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Inventor: Alton Lee Hunter, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120103344Abstract: An arm stabilizer includes a stabilizer bar and one or more modular attachments that can be detachably secured to the stabilizer bar. A wrist support attachment can be secured to the distal end of the stabilizer bar. A reducer attachment can be secured to the stabilizer bar between the wrist support attachment and the proximal end of the stabilizer bar. The wrist support attachment in some embodiments includes an angularly adjustable wrist support block for adjusting the angular orientation of the wrist or arm during a surgery or rehabilitative procedure. The reducer attachment includes a telescoping post with a rest plate that provides a support for applying reduction force to the arm. The reducer attachment can be moved along the length of the stabilizer bar at various angular orientations. A removable wrist pad and a removable brace pad are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventor: Alton Lee Hunter, JR.
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Publication number: 20110048428Abstract: A device for stabilizing a patient's arm during a surgical procedure including a base configured to fit on an operating table, the base having an upper side with a rail. A support arm having a foundation with a groove shaped to match and fit over the cross-sectional shape of the rail and slide along the rail is provided, the support arm has a proximal end and a distal end extending away from said rail. A cuff is mounted on the distal end of the support arm to support the wrist of a patient during the surgery. A standard having a foundation with a groove therein shaped and sized to fit over said rail is also provided. The standard is designed to slide along the rail and move relative to the support arm. Arcuate bicep pads are connected to said support arm and to said standard; the arcuate pads being positioned to fit about the bicep of a patient lying on an operating table on which the support device is placed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventor: Alton Lee Hunter, JR.