Patents by Inventor Elizabeth M. Pretorius

Elizabeth M. Pretorius 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).

  • Ankle strengthening therapeutic device and method
    Patent number: 6779280
    Abstract: A gait adjusting device or harness is designed for attachment to an item of footwear, such as an athletic shoe. The harness has a panel with a lower face of predetermined adhering material designed to releasable attach or stick to a carpeted surface. A first set of straps extends from the panel for securing around the top of a shoe with the panel extending transversely across the sole of the shoe with the carpet adhering face facing downwardly, and a second set of straps extends from the panel in a direction transverse to the first set of straps for securing around the heel end of the shoe, securely holding the panel in the desired position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Inventors: Sherry L. Wright, Elizabeth M. Pretorius
  • Ankle strengthening therapeutic device and method
    Publication number: 20030192198
    Abstract: A gait adjusting device or harness is designed for attachment to an item of footwear, such as an athletic shoe. The harness has a panel with a lower face of predetermined adhering material designed to releasable attach or stick to a carpeted surface. A first set of straps extends from the panel for securing around the top of a shoe with the panel extending transversely across the sole of the shoe with the carpet adhering face facing downwardly, and a second set of straps extends from the panel in a direction transverse to the first set of straps for securing around the heel end of the shoe, securely holding the panel in the desired position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Sherry L. Wright, Elizabeth M. Pretorius
  • Gait training harness
    Patent number: D479905
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Inventors: Sherry L. Wright, Elizabeth M. Pretorius