Patents by Inventor Gerald D. Bowman

Gerald D. Bowman 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).

  • Rigid ankle and foot orthosis
    Patent number: 6689081
    Abstract: A therapeutic ankle and foot orthosis or brace includes a lower shell and an upper lateral shell which are movably coupled together by a pivot so that the shells accommodate the contour, size and shape of the user's foot and ankle. Cushions are included on the shells to provide comfort and straps with hook and pile fasteners are employed to detachably retain the combined shells on the ankle and foot of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventor: Gerald D. Bowman
  • Rigid ankle and foot orthosis
    Publication number: 20020029009
    Abstract: A therapeutic ankle and foot orthosis or brace includes a lower shell and an upper lateral shell which are movably coupled together by a pivot so that the shells accommodate the contour, size and shape of the user's foot and ankle. Cushions are included on the shells to provide comfort and straps with hook and pile fasteners are employed to detachably retain the combined shells on the ankle and foot of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2001
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Inventor: Gerald D. Bowman