Patents by Inventor Christina-Anne Kathleen Lahiff

Christina-Anne Kathleen Lahiff 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).

  • Knee orthosis with variable stiffness and damping
    Patent number: 10736765
    Abstract: A small, lightweight, adjustable knee orthosis for restoring gait symmetry. The orthosis includes a rotary damper for variable damping at the knee joint of the user, and a spring member for variable stiffness at the knee joint of the user. An exemplary application of the device is as a rehabilitation device for individuals who have had a stroke, as the device is designed to induce larger knee flexion as an aftereffect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: University of South Florida
    Inventors: Christina-Anne Kathleen Lahiff, Kyle Brandon Reed, Seok Hun Kim, Tyagi Ramakrishnan