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).
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Publication number: 20230338180Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Karen M. Clements, Charles J. French, III, Sarah O. Davis, Michael R. Galante, Gregory S. Hodge
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Patent number: 11752026Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 30, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Karen M. Clements, Charles J. French, III, Sarah O. Davis, Michael R. Galante, Gregory S. Hodge
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Patent number: 11491040Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 5, 2018Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Kathleen L. Parker, Charles J. French, III, Tyson A. R. White
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Patent number: 11129742Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Karen M. Clements, Charles J. French, III, Sarah O. Davis, Michael R. Galante, Gregory S. Hodge
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Patent number: 11109995Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 19, 2018Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.Inventors: Olufunke Tina Anjonrin-Ohu, Anna C. Mitchell, Kathleen L. Parker, Charles J. French, III
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Publication number: 20190083292Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Applicant: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Kathleen L. Parker, Charles J. French, III, Tyson A.R. White
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Patent number: 10143582Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 24, 2015Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: DeRoyal Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Kathleen L. Parker, Charles J. French, III, Tyson A. R. White
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Patent number: 9993362Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: DeRoyal Global Healthcare Solutions LimitedInventors: Mark Costello, Charles J. French, III, Gregory S. Hodge, Brian Ledwith, Adrian McDermott, Kathleen L. Parker, Nephi Zufelt
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Publication number: 20170000639Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2015Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: Mark Costello, Charles J. French, III, Gregory S. Hodge, Brian Ledwith, Adrian Mc Dermott, Kathleen L. Parker, Nephi Zufelt
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Publication number: 20160228279Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Kathleen L. Parker, Charles J. French, III, Tyson A.R. White
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Publication number: 20150126918Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Karen M. Clements, Charles J. French, III, Sarah O. Davis, Gregory S. Hodge
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Publication number: 20140188023Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: DEROYAL INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Michael D. Modglin, Karen M. Clements, Charles J. French, III, Sarah O. Davis, Michael R. Galante, Gregory S. Hodge