Patents by Inventor Dumisani Mlungwana

Dumisani Mlungwana 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: 20220039731
    Abstract: This is a Balance Test device and system for a Modern Functional Reach Test Kit as a system and method for characterizing balance function. The major characteristics are lightweight, compact, durable, lightweight, portable, and rigid. The Balance Test is a non-invasive measuring device used to perform a functional reach test to assess balance and functional motion to help determine if patients are ready to be released from hospital settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventor: Dumisani Mlungwana
  • Patent number: 9931260
    Abstract: A physical transfer device/board for people in therapy or in need of special care. It starts with a long plank that bridges between the start and finish point and then the plank has a movable, rotating disk with an optional back and leg rest. The disk slides from Point A start to Point B finish and is actuated by an electric motor powered with a battery or electricity from a plug-in receptacle. The whole device is portable with a foldable leg structure to securely and safely support the patient. The use and method of the device anticipates transfers such as a patient in a bed or wheel chair transfer to a tub, shower, toilet or other place for some personal or medical need.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Inventor: Dumisani Mlungwana
  • Publication number: 20180055704
    Abstract: A physical transfer device/board for people in therapy or in need of special care. It starts with a long plank that bridges between the start and finish point and then the plank has a movable, rotating disk with an optional back and leg rest. The disk slides from Point A start to Point B finish and is actuated by an electric motor powered with a battery or electricity from a plug-in receptacle. The whole device is portable with a foldable leg structure to securely and safely support the patient. The use and method of the device anticipates transfers such as a patient in a bed or wheel chair transfer to a tub, shower, toilet or other place for some personal or medical need.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Dumisani Mlungwana