Patents by Inventor Gregory A. Hoistad

Gregory A. Hoistad 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 brace
    Patent number: 6652474
    Abstract: An ankle support (10 ) includes a first portion (11), which is a boot-like member, and an outer member (30). A pre-configured figure eight member comprising a strap (240 ) is positioned around the boot-like member (11). The outer member (30) is secured to the boot-like member (11) and forms a cover to hold the pre-configured figure eight member in place to prevent misalignment of the strap (240).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventors: Patrick J. Quinn, Gregory A. Hoistad, Frank W. Campbell
  • Ankle brace
    Patent number: 6398750
    Abstract: An ankle support (10) includes a first portion which is a boot-like member (11) A preconfigured figure 8 member comprising a first strap (40) and a second strap (50) is positioned around the boot-like member. An outer member (30) is secured to the boot-like member and forms a cover to hold the preconfigured figure 8 member in place to prevent misalignment of the straps (40 and 50).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Inventors: Patrick J. Quinn, Gregory A. Hoistad
  • ANKLE BRACE
    Publication number: 20020058895
    Abstract: An ankle support 10 includes a first portion which is a boot-like member 11. A preconfigured figure 8 member comprising a first strap 40 and a second strap 50 is positioned around the boot-like member. An outer member 30 is secured to the boot-like member and forms a cover to hold the preconfigured figure 8 member in place to prevent misalignment of the straps 40 and 50.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventors: PATRICK J. QUINN, GREGORY A. HOISTAD
  • Ankle support brace
    Patent number: 5971946
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment ankle brace includes a foot plate and opposing uprights extending upward from opposite sides of the foot plate. Cleats protrude downward from the bottom of the foot plate. The ends of the junctions between the uprights and the foot plate curve outside the planes defined by the respective uprights and the foot plate. The foot plate and uprights are symmetrical about a plane of symmetry which extends perpendicularly between the opposite sides of the foot plate. A lateral side panel is rotatably connected to one upright, and a medial side panel is rotatably connected to the other upright at a relatively greater distance away from the foot plate. Flat, oval-shaped bearing surfaces are disposed on abutting sides of respective uprights and side panels. Pads are secured within the side panels and ventilation channels and holes are formed in the pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Swede-O, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick J. Quinn, Gregory A. Hoistad