Patents by Inventor Gary W. Horton

Gary W. Horton 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).

  • Orthosis and footwear attachment mechanism for same
    Patent number: 7645251
    Abstract: A quick-release mechanism for disconnecting the footwear and footplate of an orthoses from a rotation bar, 90-degree bar, or other component of an orthosis is disclosed. The mechanism allows the footwear to be fitted to a patient with the bar or other component disengaged, while also allowing the angle between the bar or other component and the footplate to be locked when the orthosis is in place in order to treat conditions such as clubfoot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Inventors: Dale L. Hatton, Zane G. Wallace, Gary W. Horton