Patents by Inventor Blair R. Patton

Blair R. Patton 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).

  • Patent number: 7955236
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a foot and ankle exercise device. The exercise device may include a foot strap, a pull strap, a handle, and a resistance band. The foot strap may be adjustable to secure the device to a user's foot. The pull strap may have a first end attached to the foot strap. The handle may be disposed on a second end of the pull strap and may be configured to allow the user to apply tension to the pull strap. The resistance band may be disposed on the pull strap between the first end and the second end of the pull strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: Craig S. DiGiovanni, Blair R. Patton
  • Publication number: 20100317495
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a foot and ankle exercise device. The exercise device may include a foot strap, a pull strap, a handle, and a resistance band. The foot strap may be adjustable to secure the device to a user's foot. The pull strap may have a first end attached to the foot strap. The handle may be disposed on a second end of the pull strap and may be configured to allow the user to apply tension to the pull strap. The resistance band may be disposed on the pull strap between the first end and the second end of the pull strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: Craig S. DiGiovanni, Blair R. Patton
  • Patent number: 6283897
    Abstract: An ankle and hip exercising apparatus for exercising the ankle and hip using dorsi ankle flexion, plantar ankle flexion, ankle rotation, and hip rotation. The user may use unidirectional resistance for strength and range of motion development, or bidirectional resistance to develop proprioception. The foot is held in place by an overshoe having a sole with divots, mating with a shaft having a rounded top. Resistance is provided by elastomeric resistance members such as surgical tubing. The ankle exerciser's base board includes angle measurement indicia to provide feedback for range of motion improvement. A unique combination disc and hemispherical ball support is used to distribute weight which produces stress about the ankle in various areas of the foot. The device may be used while sitting or standing, depending on the type of exercise desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Inventor: Blair R. Patton