Patents by Inventor Cale Andrew Jacobs

Cale Andrew Jacobs 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).

  • Pronation and/or Dorsiflexion of First Joint For Evaluation of Second Joint
    Publication number: 20140358042
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for reliably positioning a 3-segment limb, such as a leg or arm for imaging and medical analysis, which can accommodate for the patient's “natural alignment”. The apparatus positions the limb in such a way that the position of the proximal segment is controlled while an known external torque is applied at a known rate to the distal segment. The location of each of the limb's three segments is recorded using either external or internal measurement techniques, and the relative motions between the proximal and intermediate segments are used in the orthopedic evaluation of the proximal joint. Furthermore, the relative motions between the intermediate and distal segments are used in the orthopedic evaluation of the distal joint. By applying a known torque at a known rate, clinicians will be provided with valuable information related to joint range of motion, stability, laxity, and compliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: ERMI, INC.
    Inventors: THOMAS P BRANCH, ALEXANDER SATTLER, JR., ERIC KENNETH BRANCH, CALE ANDREW JACOBS
  • Multi-section limb and ligament evaluation apparatus and associated methods for using same
    Patent number: 8840570
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for reliably positioning a 3-segment limb, such as a leg or arm for imaging and medical analysis, which can accommodate for the patient's “natural alignment”. The apparatus positions the limb in such a way that the position of the proximal segment is controlled while an known external torque is applied at a known rate to the distal segment. The location of each of the limb's three segments is recorded using either external or internal measurement techniques, and the relative motions between the proximal and intermediate segments are used in the orthopedic evaluation of the proximal joint. Furthermore, the relative motions between the intermediate and distal segments are used in the orthopedic evaluation of the distal joint. By applying a known torque at a known rate, clinicians will be provided with valuable information related to joint range of motion, stability, laxity, and compliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Ermi, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas P. Branch, Alexander Sattler, Jr., Eric Kenneth Branch, Cale Andrew Jacobs
  • Multi-Section Limb and Ligament Evaluation Apparatus and Associated Methods For Using Same
    Publication number: 20090124936
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for reliably positioning a 3-segment limb, such as a leg or arm for imaging and medical analysis, which can accommodate for the patient's “natural alignment”. The apparatus positions the limb in such a way that the position of the proximal segment is controlled while an known external torque is applied at a known rate to the distal segment. The location of each of the limb's three segments is recorded using either external or internal measurement techniques, and the relative motions between the proximal and intermediate segments are used in the orthopedic evaluation of the proximal joint. Furthermore, the relative motions between the intermediate and distal segments are used in the orthopedic evaluation of the distal joint. By applying a known torque at a known rate, clinicians will be provided with valuable information related to joint range of motion, stability, laxity, and compliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas P. Branch, Alexander Sattler, JR., Eric Kenneth Branch, Cale Andrew Jacobs