Patents by Inventor Audrey C. Heaney

Audrey C. Heaney 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 foot assist apparatus
    Patent number: 4329982
    Abstract: An apparatus for assisting a person having a foot-drop type disability is provided which includes a leg attachment member, an elastomeric support strap, and a latch and loop for attaching the support strap to the wearer's foot. The elastomeric support strap is secured to both the leg attachment member and one of the latch or loop. When the apparatus is in use, the elastomeric support strap contracts to raise the wearer's foot during the time period that the wearer is not forcibly extending the strap by downwardly extending his or her foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1982
    Inventor: Audrey C. Heaney