Patents by Inventor E. Gerald Slautterback
E. Gerald Slautterback 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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Patent number: 7572241Abstract: A foot splint for the prevention and rehabilitation of plantar fasciitis by maintaining a wearer's foot and, hence, his plantar fascia in a pre-selected amount of dorsiflexion. The foot splint includes a footplate for supporting the wearer's foot, a bracket integrally attached to the footplate near the heel region, where the bracket has at least one ankle angle preset, a strut (either medial, lateral, or both sides) extending along the lower leg of the wearer, a strut sleeve removably enveloping the strut. The sleeve has an upper end and a lower end, and the strut protrudes from the lower end of the sleeves. There is an adjustable leg strap attached to the strut sleeve at the upper end. The strap secures the upper end to the leg of a wearer during operation. A padded insole may be provided to cushion the wearer's foot from the footplate. The foot splint provides a comfortable “slipper-like” feel for the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2007Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: BSN Medical, Inc.Inventors: E. Gerald Slautterback, Rhonda Machin Newman, Daniel J. Bozza
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Patent number: 7182743Abstract: A foot splint for the prevention and rehabilitation of plantar fasciitis by maintaining a wearer's foot and, hence, his plantar fascia, in a preselected amount of dorsiflexion. The foot splint includes a footplate for supporting the wearer's foot, a lateral strut extending along the lower leg of the wearer and having a strap for releaseably attaching the strut to the wearer's leg, and a wrap for wrapping around the foot of the wearer. A soft insole may be provided to cushion the wearer's foot from the footplate. The wrap, insole and footplate provide a comfortable “slipper-like” feel for the wearer. Moreover, the foot splint is particularly suited for use during sleep since it is light-weight and open configuration allows for the wearer to move unimpeded between sleep positions, resulting in a more restful sleep. Moreover, the lateral placement of the strut keeps the rigid portions of the foot splint from inadvertently abrading, striking, or otherwise interfering with the wearer's other leg.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2004Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: FLA Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: E. Gerald Slautterback, Rhonda Machin, Daniel J. Bozza
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Patent number: 6994681Abstract: The invention is a disposable liner for an AFO/contracture foot splint that is sufficiently soft and flexible so as to comfortably conform to body surfaces and provide a substantially close fit to prevent leakage. The liner has a fluid permeable layer, an absorbent layer, and a moisture-proof layer which is a liquid impervious back sheet disposed on the outer surface of the liner. The liner has a toe end, a foot region, a leg end, a leg region and a heel region. The foot region has winged extensions terminated with fastening elements for securing the foot region. The leg end of the liner has tabular extensions terminated with re-closable fastening elements for securing the leg region of the disposable liner to the leg. The heel region of the liner has an opening, which enables a portion of the wearer's heel to project through the heel region into heel “well” of a splint.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2003Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: FLA Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: E. Gerald Slautterback, Donna F. Miller
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Publication number: 20040215123Abstract: A foot splint for the prevention and rehabilitation of plantar fasciitis by maintaining a wearer's foot and, hence, his plantar fascia, in a preselected amount of dorsiflexion. The foot splint includes a footplate for supporting the wearer's foot, a lateral strut extending along the lower leg of the wearer and having a strap for releaseably attaching the strut to the wearer's leg, and a wrap for wrapping around the foot of the wearer. A soft insole may be provided to cushion the wearer's foot from the footplate. The wrap, insole and footplate provide a comfortable “slipper-like” feel for the wearer. Moreover, the foot splint is particularly suited for use during sleep since it is light-weight and open configuration allows for the wearer to move unimpeded between sleep positions, resulting in a more restful sleep. Moreover, the lateral placement of the strut keeps the rigid portions of the foot splint from inadvertently abrading, striking, or otherwise interfering with the wearer's other leg.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventors: E. Gerald Slautterback, Rhonda Machin, Daniel J. Bozza
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Publication number: 20040181181Abstract: A foot splint for the prevention and rehabilitation of plantar fasciitis by maintaining a wearer's foot and, hence, his plantar fascia, in a preselected amount of dorsiflexion. The foot splint includes a footplate for supporting the wearer's foot, a lateral strut extending along the lower leg of the wearer and having a strap for releaseably attaching the strut to the wearer's leg, and a wrap for wrapping around the foot of the wearer. A soft insole may be provided to cushion the wearer's foot from the footplate. The wrap, insole and footplate provide a comfortable “slipper-like” feel for the wearer. Moreover, the foot splint is particularly suited for use during sleep since it is light-weight and open configuration allows for the wearer to move unimpeded between sleep positions, resulting in a more restful sleep. Moreover, the lateral placement of the strut keeps the rigid portions of the foot splint from inadvertently abrading, striking, or otherwise interfering with the wearer's other leg.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Inventors: E. Gerald Slautterback, Rhonda Machin, Daniel J. Bozza
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Patent number: 6740056Abstract: A universal carpal tunnel device for supporting the hand in a neutral position to alleviate and prevent the carpal tunnel syndrome. The device includes a pad for placement against a wearer, a base attached to the pad, a stay disposed between the pad and base, and an adjustment strap for attaching the device to the wearer. The pad or the base can be provided with a recessed channel for receiving the stay. The pad, base and stay form a palmar section of the device which extends over the heel of the hand and terminates prior to the palmar fold of the hand so to not unnecessarily restrict movement of the wearer's hand and digits, and a main section for engaging the forearm of the wearer. The palmar section also has a sufficient width for preventing opposition between the thumb and the fifth digit of the hand. The device laterally has first and second sides which are mirror images of each other so that the carpal tunnel device can be used on either the right or left hand.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2001Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: FLA Orthopedics, Inc.Inventor: E. Gerald Slautterback
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Publication number: 20040049141Abstract: An universal wrist support device that can be used for the prevention of injury and for the rehabilitation of various wrist conditions so that multiple wrist splints/braces are not required. The support device includes a soft, flexible closure for wrapping around the wrist of a wearer, a pair of palmar stays for supporting the wrist at about a fifteen degree angle, a removable dorsal support structure for immobilizing the wrist, and straps for tightening and securing the wrist support device to the wearer. When used with the dorsal support structure, the device serves as a “splint”, providing maximum support and immobilization of the wrist, and preventing flexion and extension of the wrist. The splint configuration of the wrist support device is used to support a moderately to severely weakened or injured wrist due to strains or sprains, or to assist in the healing process after surgery or after cast removal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2002Publication date: March 11, 2004Inventors: E. Gerald Slautterback, Rhonda Machin, Jody Brown
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Patent number: 6401245Abstract: An improved knee pad for industrial applications that require kneeling, which has an outer shell, an inner cushion pad within the shell, a laminated fabric pad against the inner cushion pad and extending beyond the ends of the shell, the fabric pad being adapted for contacting a wearer; and straps for conforming the knee pad to the shape of the wearer's knee. A method for making the knee pad is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2001Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: FLA Orthopedics, Inc.Inventor: E. Gerald Slautterback
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Publication number: 20020062095Abstract: An universal carpal tunnel device for supporting the hand in a neutral position to alleviate and prevent the carpal tunnel syndrome. The device includes a pad for placement against a wearer, a base attached to the pad, a stay disposed between the pad and base, and an adjustment strap for attaching the device to the wearer. The pad or the base can be provided with a recessed channel for receiving the stay. The pad, base and stay form a palmar section of the device which extends over the heel of the hand and terminates prior to the palmar fold of the hand so to not unnecessarily restrict movement of the wearer's hand and digits, and a main section for engaging the forearm of the wearer. The palmar section also has a sufficient width for preventing opposition between the thumb and the fifth digit of the hand. The device laterally has first and second sides which are mirror images of each other so that the carpal tunnel device can be used on either the right or left hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2001Publication date: May 23, 2002Inventor: E. Gerald Slautterback
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Patent number: D451645Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2000Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Assignee: FLA Orthopedics, Inc.Inventor: E. Gerald Slautterback
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Patent number: D463565Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2001Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: Fla Orthopedics, Inc.Inventor: E. Gerald Slautterback
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Patent number: D463566Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2001Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: FLA Orthopedics, Inc.Inventor: E. Gerald Slautterback
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Patent number: D468019Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2001Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: FLA Orthopedics, Inc.Inventor: E. Gerald Slautterback
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Patent number: D542920Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventors: E. Gerald Slautterback, Rhonda M. Machin, Jennifer L. Ortiz, Daniel Bozza
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Patent number: D477088Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2002Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: FLA Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: Jody Brown, E. Gerald Slautterback, Rhonda Machin
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Patent number: D481798Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2003Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: FLA Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: E. Gerald Slautterback, Rhonda Machin, Daniel J. Bozza
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Patent number: D489135Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2002Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: FLA Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: E. Gerald Slautterback, Rhonda Machin, Jack Lentz
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Patent number: D495058Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2003Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: FLA Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: E. Gerald Slautterback, Rhonda Machin, Daniel Bozza
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Patent number: D496466Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2003Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: FLA Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: E. Gerald Slautterback, Rhonda Machin, Daniel Bozza
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Patent number: D497207Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2003Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: FLA Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: E. Gerald Slautterback, Rhonda Machin, Daniel Bozza