Patents by Inventor Brian Kothe

Brian Kothe 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).

  • Publication number: 20060247563
    Abstract: A tool for manipulating and mobilizing the patella and patellar tendon following injury to the knee or surgery thereon to reduce pain, reduce the formation of scar tissue about the patella and eliminate stiffness and loss of range of motion of the knee, is formed by a rigid member having a first end, a second end and an elongated portion extending between the ends. The elongated portion has a central section intermediate the ends defining a V-shaped notch, including a convex portion extending outward from said central section on at least one side of said elongated portion between said ends. A first end defines a generally triangular flattened blade having a lateral arcuate edge of a first profile. A second end defines a generally triangular flattened blade having a lateral arcuate edge of a second profile different from said first profile. A method for using the tool is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Dennis Martin, Brian Kothe, Darrel Martin