Patents by Inventor Charles C. Asbelle

Charles C. Asbelle 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).

  • Functional ankle for a prosthetic limb
    Patent number: 3982280
    Abstract: A functional ankle for a prosthetic limb comprising an elastomeric member and a flexible member. The elastomeric member separates the prosthetic foot from the shin. The elastomeric member allows the foot to move relative to the shin while providing plantar/dorsi flexion, inversion/eversion and rotational motion singularly or in combination. The foot and shin are connected by the flexible member which allows relative motion while providing structural integrity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Charles C. Asbelle, Gene R. Helmuth, William R. Applegate, Gerald K. Porter