Patents by Inventor Geoffrey Campbell Garth

Geoffrey Campbell Garth 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).

  • Cervical spinal orthosis having a movable chest plate
    Patent number: 6315746
    Abstract: A cervical spine orthosis includes a neck collar, a load bearing chest plate and a support strut coupling the neck collar to the load bearing chest plate. The support strut can be pivotally connected to the neck collar so that when necessary the entire chest plate and support strut can be moved relative to the neck collar so as to permit access to a chest area of the patient without completely removing support for the patient's head and neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: International Healthcare Devices
    Inventors: Geoffrey Campbell Garth, John Curtis Hamilton
  • Apparatus for providing foot and leg support for an immobilized patient
    Patent number: 5878748
    Abstract: An apparatus provides foot and leg support for an immobilized patient. The apparatus is designed to adapt to the lower leg of the patient while providing sufficient support while avoiding cell death that can lead to skin damage. Furthermore, the structure is provided to prevent foot drop while enhancing the storability of the device when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: International Healthcare Devices
    Inventors: Geoffrey Campbell Garth, John Curtis Hamilton