Patents by Inventor Charles Colin Macduff

Charles Colin Macduff 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).

  • Patent number: 9849001
    Abstract: The disclosure provides apparatus and methods of use pertaining to a biomechanical finger brace assembly. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a coupling tip, a proximal ring configured to concentrically receive a user's finger, a distal ring configured to concentrically receive the finger, and a rocker formed in an H-shape. The distal ring and the rocker are pivotally suspended between a proximal coordinated pivot point anchored on the proximal ring and a distal coordinated pivot point anchored on the coupling tip, such that movements of the finger within the proximal ring articulate the distal ring together with the rocker to articulate the coupling tip. The coupling tip may include an open end or an enclosed recess to accept a minimally-amputated or non-amputated finger. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: RCM Enterprise, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Thompson, Jr., Jon Bengtsson, Anthony Charles Peto, Charles Colin Macduff, Sydney Tye Minnis, Eric Dennis Klumper, Bradley Arthur Crittenden
  • Publication number: 20170296360
    Abstract: There is disclosed a biomechanically driven prosthetic thumb assembly. Embodiments include an H-shaped rocker and a distal ring configured to receive a user's residual thumb, the distal ring and the rocker each independently and rotatively coupled between a coupling tip and a proximal anchor plate configured for affixing to a hand strap secured to a user. The coupling tip is articulated in response to a pulling force of the H-shaped rocker. Additional embodiments include a bidirectional thumb assembly including a ring mounted upon an adjustable ring tendon that is rotatively coupled between a coupling tip and a proximal anchor plate, which is rotatively coupled with a hand strap attached to the user. Vertical movement of the residual thumb within the ring actuates the coupling tip within a vertical plane. Lateral movement of the residual thumb within the ring actuates the coupling tip within a lateral plane. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Thompson, JR., Jon Bengtsson, Charles Colin Macduff, Anthony Charles Peto, Sydney Tye Minnis, Eric Dennis Klumper, Bradley Arthur Crittenden
  • Publication number: 20170296361
    Abstract: The disclosure provides apparatus and methods of use pertaining to a prosthetic finger assembly. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a coupling tip and a distal ring coupled with the coupling tip. The assembly further includes a proximal ring coupled with the distal ring. A rocker formed in a Y-shape with a first end forming a single prong and a second end forming a split prong may extend between the coupling tip and the proximal ring. The coupling tip, distal ring, proximal ring, and Y-shaped rocker may all be hingedly connected such that movements of the residual finger within the proximal ring and the distal articulate the distal ring together with the rocker to curl and bend the coupling tip. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Thompson, JR., Jon Bengtsson, Anthony Charles Peto, Charles Colin Macduff, Sydney Tye Minnis, Eric Dennis Klumper, Bradley Arthur Crittenden
  • Publication number: 20170239068
    Abstract: The disclosure provides apparatus and methods of use pertaining to a prosthetic finger assembly. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a coupling tip and a distal ring coupled with the coupling tip. The assembly further includes a proximal ring coupled with the distal ring. A rocker formed in an H-shape with a first end forming a first split prong and a second end forming a second split prong may extend between the coupling tip and the proximal ring. The coupling tip, distal ring, proximal ring, and H-shaped rocker may all be hingedly connected such that movements of the residual finger within the proximal ring articulate the distal ring together with the rocker to articulate the coupling tip. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Thompson, JR., Jon Bengtsson, Anthony Charles Peto, Charles Colin Macduff, Sydney Tye Minnis, Eric Dennis Klumper, Bradley Arthur Crittenden
  • Patent number: 9713541
    Abstract: There is disclosed a biomechanically driven prosthetic thumb assembly. Embodiments include an H-shaped rocker and a distal ring configured to receive a user's residual thumb, the distal ring and the rocker each independently and rotatively coupled between a coupling tip and a proximal anchor plate configured for affixing to a hand strap secured to a user. The coupling tip is articulated in response to a pulling force of the H-shaped rocker. Additional embodiments include a bidirectional thumb assembly including a ring mounted upon an adjustable ring tendon that is rotatively coupled between a coupling tip and a proximal anchor plate, which is rotatively coupled with a hand strap attached to the user. Vertical movement of the residual thumb within the ring actuates the coupling tip within a vertical plane. Lateral movement of the residual thumb within the ring actuates the coupling tip within a lateral plane. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: RCM Enterprise LLC
    Inventors: Robert Thompson, Jr., Jon Bengtsson, Charles Colin Macduff, Anthony Charles Peto, Sydney Tye Minnis, Eric Dennis Klumper, Bradley Arthur Crittenden
  • Patent number: 9707102
    Abstract: The disclosure provides apparatus and methods of use pertaining to a prosthetic finger assembly. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a coupling tip and a distal ring coupled with the coupling tip. The assembly further includes a proximal ring coupled with the distal ring. A rocker formed in an H-shape with a first end forming a first split prong and a second end forming a second split prong may extend between the coupling tip and the proximal ring. The coupling tip, distal ring, proximal ring, and H-shaped rocker may all be hingedly connected such that movements of the residual finger within the proximal ring articulate the distal ring together with the rocker to articulate the coupling tip. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: RCM Enterprise LLC
    Inventors: Robert Thompson, Jr., Jon Bengtsson, Anthony Charles Peto, Charles Colin Macduff, Sydney Tye Minnis, Eric Dennis Klumper, Bradley Arthur Crittenden
  • Patent number: 9707101
    Abstract: The disclosure provides apparatus and methods of use pertaining to a prosthetic finger assembly. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a coupling tip and a distal ring coupled with the coupling tip. The assembly further includes a proximal ring coupled with the distal ring. A rocker formed in a Y-shape with a first end forming a single prong and a second end forming a split prong may extend between the coupling tip and the proximal ring. The coupling tip, distal ring, proximal ring, and Y-shaped rocker may all be hingedly connected such that movements of the residual finger within the proximal ring and the distal articulate the distal ring together with the rocker to curl and bend the coupling tip. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: RCM Enterprise LLC
    Inventors: Robert Thompson, Jr., Jon Bengtsson, Anthony Charles Peto, Charles Colin Macduff, Sydney Tye Minnis, Eric Dennis Klumper, Bradley Arthur Crittenden
  • Publication number: 20170056208
    Abstract: There is disclosed a biomechanically driven prosthetic thumb assembly. Embodiments include an H-shaped rocker and a distal ring configured to receive a user's residual thumb, the distal ring and the rocker each independently and rotatively coupled between a coupling tip and a proximal anchor plate configured for affixing to a hand strap secured to a user. The coupling tip is articulated in response to a pulling force of the H-shaped rocker. Additional embodiments include a bidirectional thumb assembly including a ring mounted upon an adjustable ring tendon that is rotatively coupled between a coupling tip and a proximal anchor plate, which is rotatively coupled with a hand strap attached to the user. Vertical movement of the residual thumb within the ring actuates the coupling tip within a vertical plane. Lateral movement of the residual thumb within the ring actuates the coupling tip within a lateral plane. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Thompson, JR., Jon Bengtsson, Charles Colin Macduff, Anthony Charles Peto, Sydney Tye Minnis, Eric Dennis Klumper, Bradley Arthur Crittenden
  • Publication number: 20170020690
    Abstract: The disclosure provides apparatus and methods of use pertaining to a prosthetic finger assembly. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a coupling tip and a distal ring coupled with the coupling tip. The assembly further includes a proximal ring coupled with the distal ring. A rocker formed in an H-shape with a first end forming a first split prong and a second end forming a second split prong may extend between the coupling tip and the proximal ring. The coupling tip, distal ring, proximal ring, and H-shaped rocker may all be hingedly connected such that movements of the residual finger within the proximal ring articulate the distal ring together with the rocker to articulate the coupling tip. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Thompson, JR., Jon Bengtsson, Anthony Charles Peto, Charles Colin Macduff, Sydney Tye Minnis, Eric Dennis Klumper, Bradley Arthur Crittenden
  • Publication number: 20170020691
    Abstract: The disclosure provides apparatus and methods of use pertaining to a biomechanical finger brace assembly. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a coupling tip, a proximal ring configured to concentrically receive a user's finger, a distal ring configured to concentrically receive the finger, and a rocker formed in an H-shape. The distal ring and the rocker are pivotally suspended between a proximal coordinated pivot point anchored on the proximal ring and a distal coordinated pivot point anchored on the coupling tip, such that movements of the finger within the proximal ring articulate the distal ring together with the rocker to articulate the coupling tip. The coupling tip may include an open end or an enclosed recess to accept a minimally-amputated or non-amputated finger. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Thompson, JR., Jon Bengtsson, Anthony Charles Peto, Charles Colin Macduff, Sydney Tye Minnis, Eric Dennis Klumper, Bradley Arthur Crittenden
  • Publication number: 20160242911
    Abstract: A skeletal replacement system may be utilized to replace bones in a patient. The skeletal replacement system has least one skeletal replacement linkage, each skeletal replacement linkage having a first member, a second member, and a hinge. The first and second members are hingedly coupled by the hinge. Multiple skeletal replacement linkages may be coupled end to end through a shaft on the second member of a first linkage being inserted into a bore in the first member of a second linkage. Each linkage is configured to replace at least a portion of each of two bones and a joint in a patient's body. Multiple linkages may be used to replace more bones and joints as required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventor: Charles Colin Macduff
  • Publication number: 20160235556
    Abstract: The disclosure provides apparatus and methods of use pertaining to a prosthetic finger assembly. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a coupling tip and a distal ring coupled with the coupling tip. The assembly further includes a proximal ring coupled with the distal ring. A rocker formed in a Y-shape with a first end forming a single prong and a second end forming a split prong may extend between the coupling tip and the proximal ring. The coupling tip, distal ring, proximal ring, and Y-shaped rocker may all be hingedly connected such that movements of the residual finger within the proximal ring and the distal articulate the distal ring together with the rocker to curl and bend the coupling tip. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Thompson, JR., Jon Bengtsson, Anthony Charles Peto, Charles Colin Macduff, Sydney Tye Minnis, Eric Dennis Klumper, Bradley Arthur Crittenden
  • Patent number: 9375319
    Abstract: There is disclosed a prosthetic thumb assembly. In an embodiment, the assembly includes a distal phalanges. The assembly includes a proximal phalanges having an operable connection with the distal phalanges. The assembly includes a thumb strap ring having an operable connection with the distal phalanges. The assembly includes a proximal phalanges yoke having an operable connection with the thumb strap ring. The assembly includes an anchoring portion having an operable connection with the thumb strap ring. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: RCM Enterprise, LLC
    Inventor: Charles Colin Macduff
  • Patent number: 9370430
    Abstract: There is disclosed a prosthetic full finger assembly. In an embodiment, the assembly includes a distal phalanges. The assembly further includes a middle phalanges having an operable connection with the distal phalanges. The assembly includes a proximal phalanges ring having an operable connection with the middle phalanges. The assembly includes a proximal phalanges yoke having an operable connection with the proximal phalanges ring. The assembly includes a metacarpal back plate having an operable connection with the proximal phalanges yoke and an operable connection with the proximal phalanges ring. The assembly includes an anchoring portion having an operable connection with the metacarpal back plate at a location proximal of the operable connection of the proximal phalanges ring. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: RCM Enterprise, LLC
    Inventor: Charles Colin Macduff
  • Publication number: 20140303749
    Abstract: There is disclosed a prosthetic full finger assembly. In an embodiment, the assembly includes a distal phalanges. The assembly further includes a middle phalanges having an operable connection with the distal phalanges. The assembly includes a proximal phalanges ring having an operable connection with the middle phalanges. The assembly includes a proximal phalanges yoke having an operable connection with the proximal phalanges ring. The assembly includes a metacarpal back place having an operable connection with the proximal phalanges yoke and an operable connection with the proximal phalanges ring. The assembly includes an anchoring portion having an operable connection with the metacarpal back plate at a location proximal of the operable connection of the proximal phalanges ring. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventor: Charles Colin Macduff
  • Publication number: 20140303750
    Abstract: There is disclosed a prosthetic thumb assembly. In an embodiment, the assembly includes a distal phalanges. The assembly includes a proximal phalanges having an operable connection with the distal phalanges. The assembly includes a thumb strap ring having an operable connection with the distal phalanges. The assembly includes a proximal phalanges yoke having an operable connection with the thumb strap ring. The assembly includes an anchoring portion having an operable connection with the thumb strap ring. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventor: Charles Colin MacDuff
  • Publication number: 20140303741
    Abstract: There is disclosed a finger prosthetic implant assembly. In an embodiment, the assembly includes a distal phalanges. The implant includes a medial phalanges having an operable connection with the distal phalanges. The implant includes a proximal phalanges having an operable connection with the medial phalanges. The implant includes an adjustment mechanism configured to provide a desired length between the distal phalanges and the proximal phalanges. The implant may optionally include a flexor and extensor ligament component having an operable connection with at least one of the medial phalanges and the proximal phalanges, and the flexor and extensor ligament component configured for attachment to metacarpal bone in a hand. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventor: Charles Colin Macduff
  • Patent number: 8337568
    Abstract: A prosthetic finger that is able to provide independent natural movement to mimic a real finger. The present invention utilizes unique connections to provide users with natural movement and restore their ability to perform activities that require the full dexterity of their hands. Additionally, the present invention also allows users to interact with touch screens that normally would not work due to the insulating properties of other traditional prosthetic fingers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventor: Charles Colin Macduff
  • Publication number: 20120303136
    Abstract: A prosthetic finger that is able to provide independent natural movement to mimic a real finger. The present invention utilizes unique connections to provide users with natural movement and restore their ability to perform activities that require the full dexterity of their hands. Additionally, the present invention also allows users to interact with touch screens that normally would not work due to the insulating properties of other traditional prosthetic fingers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventor: Charles Colin Macduff
  • Patent number: RE46164
    Abstract: A prosthetic finger that is able to provide independent natural movement to mimic a real finger. The present invention utilizes unique connections to provide users with natural movement and restore their ability to perform activities that require the full dexterity of their hands. Additionally, the present invention also allows users to interact with touch screens that normally would not work due to the insulating properties of other traditional prosthetic fingers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: RCM Enterprise LLC
    Inventor: Charles Colin Macduff