Patents by Inventor Carl R. Kulp, Jr.

Carl R. Kulp, Jr. 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).

  • Osteoclast for whole bone testing
    Patent number: 4483198
    Abstract: A novel test device particularly adaptable for simultaneously applying bending and torsion loads to whole bone specimens is provided, which comprises a substantially rigid support frame, first and second supports pivotally mounted to the frame for supporting the specimen therebetween, transverse loading (bending) means supported by the frame intermediate the supports for applying loads to the specimen at predetermined locations therealong, a torsion loading means supported on the frame for applying torque to said specimen by rotation of the second support, and force sensing means for measuring the bending and torsion loads and providing an output signal proportional thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1984
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Howard W. Smith, Carl R. Kulp, Jr.