Patents by Inventor Charles J. French, III

Charles J. French, III 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).

  • Publication number: 20230338180
    Abstract: An adjustable length brace includes an elongate body encircling portion having a free end having an adjustable length; and an end portion releasably attachable to the free end of the body encircling portion. The length of the brace may be adjusted by adjusting the length of the body encircling portion by adjusting the length of the free end of the body encircling portion, and connecting the end portion to the free end of the body encircling portion to adjust the length of the brace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Karen M. Clements, Charles J. French, III, Sarah O. Davis, Michael R. Galante, Gregory S. Hodge
  • Patent number: 11752026
    Abstract: An adjustable length brace includes an elongate body encircling portion having a free end having an adjustable length; and an end portion releasably attachable to the free end of the body encircling portion. The length of the brace may be adjusted by adjusting the length of the body encircling portion by adjusting the length of the free end of the body encircling portion, and connecting the end portion to the free end of the body encircling portion to adjust the length of the brace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Karen M. Clements, Charles J. French, III, Sarah O. Davis, Michael R. Galante, Gregory S. Hodge
  • Patent number: 11491040
    Abstract: An adjustable length spinal brace includes an elongate belt and an adjustment plate having spaced apart belt passage slits through which the belt is passed and belt engagement members that are pivotally adjustable relative to the plate to engage or disengage the belt. The belt engagement members are engaged with the belt to maintain a desired length of the brace, and are disengaged from the belt to permit adjustment of the length of the brace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Kathleen L. Parker, Charles J. French, III, Tyson A. R. White
  • Patent number: 11129742
    Abstract: An adjustable length brace includes an elongate body encircling portion having a free end having an adjustable length; and an end portion releasably attachable to the free end of the body encircling portion. The length of the brace may be adjusted by adjusting the length of the body encircling portion by adjusting the length of the free end of the body encircling portion, and connecting the end portion to the free end of the body encircling portion to adjust the length of the brace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Karen M. Clements, Charles J. French, III, Sarah O. Davis, Michael R. Galante, Gregory S. Hodge
  • Patent number: 11109995
    Abstract: A shoulder support system includes an arm support configured for supporting an arm of a user; a convertible shoulder strap convertible between a loop configuration positionable around a shoulder of the user or as straight strap positionable to overlie the shoulder of the user; a front strap connectable between the convertible shoulder strap and a front of the arm support; and a rear strap connectable between the convertible shoulder strap and a rear of the arm support. The shoulder support may also include an abduction pad. In which case the arm support includes an elongate flexible extension affixed to the arm support and extendable outward from the arm support and positionable to be folded about the abduction pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Olufunke Tina Anjonrin-Ohu, Anna C. Mitchell, Kathleen L. Parker, Charles J. French, III
  • Publication number: 20190083292
    Abstract: An adjustable length spinal brace includes an elongate belt and an adjustment plate having spaced apart belt passage slits through which the belt is passed and belt engagement members that are pivotally adjustable relative to the plate to engage or disengage the belt. The belt engagement members are engaged with the belt to maintain a desired length of the brace, and are disengaged from the belt to permit adjustment of the length of the brace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Kathleen L. Parker, Charles J. French, III, Tyson A.R. White
  • Patent number: 10143582
    Abstract: An adjustable length spinal brace includes an elongate belt and an adjustment plate having spaced apart belt passage slits through which the belt is passed and belt engagement members that are pivotally adjustable relative to the plate to engage or disengage the belt. The belt engagement members are engaged with the belt to maintain a desired length of the brace, and are disengaged from the belt to permit adjustment of the length of the brace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Kathleen L. Parker, Charles J. French, III, Tyson A. R. White
  • Patent number: 9993362
    Abstract: An adjustable knee brace for fitting a variety of leg sizes and adjustable to limit flexion or extension motion of a knee. The knee brace includes an adjustable length provided by a strut that telescopes within a receiver. A latch assembly mounted on the receiver selectively applies a frictional force to lock the strut member and the receiver against relative telescoping movement. An adjustable range of motion hinge is operatively associated with the telescoping strut. The hinge includes a hinge plate connected to the strut member and having a semi-circular peripheral edge defining a plurality of uniformly spaced apart keys. A range of motion stop is movably positionable relative to the semi-circular peripheral edge and includes a movable latch having teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: DeRoyal Global Healthcare Solutions Limited
    Inventors: Mark Costello, Charles J. French, III, Gregory S. Hodge, Brian Ledwith, Adrian McDermott, Kathleen L. Parker, Nephi Zufelt
  • Publication number: 20170000639
    Abstract: An adjustable knee brace for fitting a variety of leg sizes and adjustable to limit flexion or extension motion of a knee. The knee brace includes an adjustable length provided by a strut that telescopes within a receiver. A latch assembly mounted on the receiver selectively applies a frictional force to lock the strut member and the receiver against relative telescoping movement. An adjustable range of motion hinge is operatively associated with the telescoping strut. The hinge includes a hinge plate connected to the strut member and having a semi-circular peripheral edge defining a plurality of uniformly spaced apart keys. A range of motion stop is movably positionable relative to the semi-circular peripheral edge and includes a movable latch having teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Costello, Charles J. French, III, Gregory S. Hodge, Brian Ledwith, Adrian Mc Dermott, Kathleen L. Parker, Nephi Zufelt
  • Publication number: 20160228279
    Abstract: An adjustable length spinal brace includes an elongate belt and an adjustment plate having spaced apart belt passage slits through which the belt is passed and belt engagement members that are pivotally adjustable relative to the plate to engage or disengage the belt. The belt engagement members are engaged with the belt to maintain a desired length of the brace, and are disengaged from the belt to permit adjustment of the length of the brace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Kathleen L. Parker, Charles J. French, III, Tyson A.R. White
  • Publication number: 20150126918
    Abstract: An adjustable and tensionable spinal brace, including a pair of conformable waist belt and a cable tensioning system releasably and adjustably attachable to the waist belt. The cable tensioning system includes at least one cable, a pair of cable spreaders, and one or more cable take-ups. The waist belt is initially snugly installable around the waist of the user by overwrapping the anterior ends, with portions of the cable tensioning system adjacent the spine of the user. The cable tensioning system is operable to enable micro adjustment of compressive forces applied via the brace to impart a desired compression or tension about the waist of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Karen M. Clements, Charles J. French, III, Sarah O. Davis, Gregory S. Hodge
  • Publication number: 20140188023
    Abstract: An adjustable length brace includes an elongate body encircling portion having a free end having an adjustable length; and an end portion releasably attachable to the free end of the body encircling portion. The length of the brace may be adjusted by adjusting the length of the body encircling portion by adjusting the length of the free end of the body encircling portion, and connecting the end portion to the free end of the body encircling portion to adjust the length of the brace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: DEROYAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Karen M. Clements, Charles J. French, III, Sarah O. Davis, Michael R. Galante, Gregory S. Hodge