Patents by Inventor Douglas N. Beaman

Douglas N. Beaman 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).

  • External fixation and foot-supporting device
    Patent number: 8192434
    Abstract: In one preferred embodiment according to the present invention, an external fixation device for the foot and ankle of the human anatomical skeleton includes a yoke, three adjusters, and a base (or foot plate). The foot plate selectively couples to the yoke without the need of any tools, thereby enabling the patient to self attach and remove the foot plate from an existing circular fixation structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Inventors: Randall J. Huebner, Alexander Randall Shaevitz, William McGrath, Douglas N. Beaman
  • External Fixation and foot-supporting Device.
    Publication number: 20090275944
    Abstract: In one preferred embodiment according to the present invention, an external fixation device for the foot and ankle of the human anatomical skeleton includes a yoke, three adjusters, and a base (or foot plate). The foot plate selectively couples to the yoke without the need of any tools, thereby enabling the patient to self attach and remove the foot plate from an existing circular fixation structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: Quantum Medical Concepts LLC
    Inventors: Randall J. Huebner, Alexander Randall Shaevitz, William McGrath, Douglas N. Beaman
  • External fixation system with provisional brace
    Patent number: 7306601
    Abstract: System, including methods and apparatus, for provisionally bracing an external fixator while the external fixator is reconfigured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Quantum Medical Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: William M. McGrath, Douglas N. Beaman, S. Robert Rozbruch