Patents by Inventor Brian S. Perala
Brian S. Perala 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: 8702705Abstract: A device for electromechanically and/or electro-pneumatically positioning a fractured bone having a first clamping unit adapted for attachment to the bone by at least one first bone fastener, a second clamping unit adapted for attachment to the bone by at least one second bone fastener, and at least one of: (i) a translation component operatively driven by a translational driver for relative translational movement of one clamping unit with respect to the other along a translational axis; (ii) an angulation component operatively driven by an angulational driver for relative angulational movement of one clamping unit with respect to the other along an articulation axis; and (iii) a rotational component operatively driven by a rotational driver for relative rotational movement of one clamping unit with respect to the other along a rotational axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2007Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Inventors: Bruce H. Ziran, Brian S. Perala
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Patent number: 8425440Abstract: An orthotic for a joint of the human body, at which a body part pivots, includes first and second hinge members able to extend along respective posterior portions of body parts near the joint. The second member is able to be fitted with alternate orthotic support portions. A hinge connection joins the first member and the second member, permitting angular motion about an axis, and mutual disconnection and reconnection of the members at the hinge connection as the second member pivots relative to the first member.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Anatomical Concepts, Inc.Inventors: William W. DeToro, Brian S. Perala, William A. DeToro, Jack N. Huey
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Patent number: 8062243Abstract: An orthotic device for a joint of the human body, at which a body part pivots, includes first, second and third members. A first connection joins the first member and the second member and defines a first axis about which the first member and the second member pivot through an adjustable range of angular motion. A second connection joins the second member and the third member, defines a second axis substantially parallel to the first axis about which the second member and the third member pivot through a second range of angular motion, and includes a limit to plantar flexion about the second axis.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Anatomical Concepts, Inc.Inventors: William W. DeToro, Brian S. Perala, William A. DeToro, Jack N. Huey
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Patent number: 7846120Abstract: An orthotic device for supporting a jointed limb of the human body includes a first segment having a first support member that extends along a posterior portion of the limb about the joint, a first support pad secured to the first support member, and a channel slot extending along the first support member. An extension segment includes a second support member that also extends along the posterior portion of the limb and a second support pad secured to the second support member. The second support member can be adjustably coupled to the first segment by entering and engaging the channel slot.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2008Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Anatomical Concepts, Inc.Inventors: William W. DeToro, Brian S. Perala, William A. DeToro, Jack N. Huey
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Publication number: 20100130900Abstract: An orthotic for a joint of the human body, at which a body part pivots, includes first and second hinge members able to extend along respective posterior portions of body parts near the joint. The second member is able to be fitted with alternate orthotic support portions. A hinge connection joins the first member and the second member, permitting angular motion about an axis, and mutual disconnection and reconnection of the members at the hinge connection as the second member pivots relative to the first member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2010Publication date: May 27, 2010Inventors: William W. DeToro, Brian S. Perala, William A. DeToro, Jack N. Huey
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Patent number: 7682323Abstract: An orthotic device for a human body joint at which a body appendage pivots includes a first member extending along the appendage on a first side of the joint, a second member extending along the appendage on a second side of the joint opposite the first side, a connection joining the first member and the second member and having an axis about which the members articulate, a cuff spaced from the axis, and a mechanism displacing the cuff along one of the members in response to articulating the device at the connection.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2009Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Anatomical Concepts, Inc.Inventors: William W. DeToro, Brian S. Perala, William A. DeToro, Jack N. Huey
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Patent number: 7662119Abstract: An orthotic device for a joint of a human body at which a body appendage pivots includes a first member able to extend along a posterior portion of the appendage on a first side of the joint and a second member able to extend along a posterior portion of the appendage on a second side of the joint opposite the first side. A connection joining the first member and the second member provides a series of defined positions spaced angularly about an axis at which positions the connection can be alternately locked and released, allows pivoting, selective ratcheting and positioning of the second member relative to the first member about the axis, and can restrict pivoting of the second member relative to the first member within a desired angular range of motion. Notably, this orthotic device uniquely combines multiple joint functions into one convenient device which allows it to be used at different stages of therapy without being replaced or requiring additional equipment.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2008Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Anatomical Concepts, Inc.Inventors: William W. DeToro, Brian S. Perala, William A. DeToro, Jack N. Huey
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Publication number: 20100030123Abstract: An orthotic device for supporting a jointed limb of the human body includes a first segment having a first support member that extends along a posterior portion of the limb about the joint, a first support pad secured to the first support member, and a channel slot extending along the first support member. An extension segment includes a second support member that also extends along the posterior portion of the limb and a second support pad secured to the second support member. The second support member can be adjustably coupled to the first segment by entering and engaging the channel slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2008Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: William W. DeToro, Brian S. Perala, William A. DeToro, Jack N. Huey
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Publication number: 20100016773Abstract: An orthotic device for a human body joint at which a body appendage pivots includes a first member extending along the appendage on a first side of the joint, a second member extending along the appendage on a second side of the joint opposite the first side, a connection joining the first member and the second member and having an axis about which the members articulate, a cuff spaced from the axis, and a mechanism displacing the cuff along one of the members in response to articulating the device at the connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Inventors: William W. DeToro, Brian S. Perala, William A. DeToro, Jack N. Huey
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Publication number: 20100016772Abstract: An orthotic device for a joint of a human body at which a body appendage pivots includes a first member able to extend along a posterior portion of the appendage on a first side of the joint and a second member able to extend along a posterior portion of the appendage on a second side of the joint opposite the first side. A connection joining the first member and the second member provides a series of defined positions spaced angularly about an axis at which positions the connection can be alternately locked and released, allows pivoting, selective ratcheting and positioning of the second member relative to the first member about the axis, and can restrict pivoting of the second member relative to the first member within a desired angular range of motion. Notably, this orthotic device uniquely combines multiple joint functions into one convenient device which allows it to be used at different stages of therapy without being replaced or requiring additional equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2008Publication date: January 21, 2010Inventors: William W. DeToro, Brian S. Perala, William A. DeToro, Jack N. Huey
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Publication number: 20090326426Abstract: An orthotic device for a joint of the human body, at which a body part pivots, includes first, second and third members. A first connection joins the first member and the second member and defines a first axis about which the first member and the second member pivot through an adjustable range of angular motion. A second connection joins the second member and the third member, defines a second axis substantially parallel to the first axis about which the second member and the third member pivot through a second range of angular motion, and includes a limit to plantar flexion about the second axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventors: William W. DeToro, Brian S. Perala, William A. DeToro, Jack N. Huey
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Patent number: 7475501Abstract: A removable boot/protector for a foot or ankle that has been placed in a brace, cast or orthotic device comprising of a flexible, substantially weather-resistant body portion having a an inner sole; an enclosed toe section that extends upwardly from a front end of said inner sole and terminates in a first toe fastening means; a pair of side sections each of which extend upwardly from said inner sole and terminate in a flap that extends from the toe section, upwardly along an upper arch region of the foot and toward a front region of the ankle, each of said side section flaps connecting together at least partially along said upper arch region; and an enclosed heel section that extends upwardly from a rear end of said inner sole, said inner sole, toe, heel and side sections defining a cavity into which the human foot may be inserted and removed.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2006Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Anatomical Concepts, Inc.Inventors: William W. DeToro, Brian S. Perala, William A. DeToro
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Publication number: 20070225704Abstract: A device for electromechanically and/or electro-pneumatically positioning a fractured bone having a first clamping unit adapted for attachment to the bone by at least one first bone fastener, a second clamping unit adapted for attachment to the bone by at least one second bone fastener, and at least one of: (i) a translation component operatively driven by a translational driver for relative translational movement of one clamping unit with respect to the other along a translational axis; (ii) an angulation component operatively driven by an angulational driver for relative angulational movement of one clamping unit with respect to the other along an articulation axis; and (iii) a rotational component operatively driven by a rotational driver for relative rotational movement of one clamping unit with respect to the other along a rotational axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Bruce H. Ziran, Brian S. Perala