Patents by Inventor Dale Bourland Jordan

Dale Bourland Jordan 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).

  • Adaptive pivoting and impact reduction tip assembly for walking aids
    Patent number: 9955760
    Abstract: An adaptive ambulatory support includes a shock absorbing and pivoting tip assembly attached to the staff of a walking aid, such as a cane, crutch or walker. The shock absorbing and pivoting tip assembly includes a shock absorber sandwiched between a lower portion and an upper portion. The shock absorber may be a bendable spring or elastic material. The tip assembly enables the shaft of the walking aid to dynamically pivot without the loss of adherence of the lower portion to the floor surface and simultaneous provides the adaptive shock absorbing capability in any angle during ambulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: 3C AUTOMATION, INC.
    Inventors: Shyh Min Chen, James Dale Jordan, Dale Bourland Jordan
  • Adaptive Pivoting and Impact Reduction Tip Assembly for Walking Aids
    Publication number: 20170311688
    Abstract: An adaptive ambulatory support includes a shock absorbing and pivoting tip assembly attached to the staff of a walking aid, such as a cane, crutch or walker. The shock absorbing and pivoting tip assembly includes a shock absorber sandwiched between a lower portion and an upper portion. The shock absorber may be a bendable spring or elastic material. The tip assembly enables the shaft of the walking aid to dynamically pivot without the loss of adherence of the lower portion to the floor surface and simultaneous provides the adaptive shock absorbing capability in any angle during ambulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Shyh Min Chen, James Dale Jordan, Dale Bourland Jordan
  • Adaptive pivoting and impact reduction tip assembly for walking aids
    Patent number: 9737121
    Abstract: An adaptive ambulatory support includes a shock absorbing and pivoting tip assembly attached to the staff of a walking aid, such as a cane, crutch or walker. The shock absorbing and pivoting tip assembly includes a shock absorber sandwiched between a lower portion and an upper portion. The shock absorber may be a bendable spring or elastic material. The tip assembly enables the shaft of the walking aid to dynamically pivot without the loss of adherence of the lower portion to the floor surface and simultaneous provides the adaptive shock absorbing capability in any angle during ambulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: 3C AUTOMATION, INC.
    Inventors: Shyh Min Chen, James Dale Jordan, Dale Bourland Jordan
  • Adaptive Pivoting and Impact Reduction Tip Assembly for Walking Aids
    Publication number: 20170156459
    Abstract: An adaptive ambulatory support includes a shock absorbing and pivoting tip assembly attached to the staff of a walking aid, such as a cane, crutch or walker. The shock absorbing and pivoting tip assembly includes a shock absorber sandwiched between a lower portion and an upper portion. The shock absorber may be a bendable spring or elastic material. The tip assembly enables the shaft of the walking aid to dynamically pivot without the loss of adherence of the lower portion to the floor surface and simultaneous provides the adaptive shock absorbing capability in any angle during ambulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Shyh Min Chen, James Dale Jordan, Dale Bourland Jordan