Patents by Inventor James Gregory Finkes

James Gregory Finkes 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).

  • Orthopaedic brace having a range of motion hinge with an adjustable-length strut
    Patent number: 7918809
    Abstract: An orthopaedic brace includes a strut length adjustment assembly to change the operable length of the strut for sizing the brace on a patient without the need for special tools or cutting of the strut. The adjustment assembly includes a biased adjustment mechanism that coacts with a plurality of notches in the strut to variably set/position the strut relative to the adjustment assembly to set the struts length. Each upper and lower strut preferably includes a strut length adjustment assembly to independently set the length of each strut. The strut length adjustment assembly retains a strut and includes a strap retention mechanism that is configured to releasably engage the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Djo, LLC
    Inventors: Robert-Jan Enzerink, James Gregory Finkes, Jeffrey Lee Telles
  • ORTHOPAEDIC BRACE HAVING A RANGE OF MOTION HINGE WITH AN ADJUSTABLE-LENGTH STRUT
    Publication number: 20080306421
    Abstract: An orthopaedic brace includes a strut length adjustment assembly to change the operable length of the strut for sizing the brace on a patient without the need for special tools or cutting of the strut. The adjustment assembly includes a biased adjustment mechanism that coacts with a plurality of notches in the strut to variably set/position the strut relative to the adjustment assembly to set the struts length. Each upper and lower strut preferably includes a strut length adjustment assembly to independently set the length of each strut. The strut length adjustment assembly retains a strut and includes a strap retention mechanism that is configured to releasably engage the strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Robert-Jan Enzerink, James Gregory Finkes, Jeffrey Lee Telles
  • Orthopaedic brace having a range of motion hinge with an adjustable-length strut
    Patent number: 7384406
    Abstract: An orthopaedic brace includes a strut length adjustment assembly to change the operable length of the strut for sizing the brace on a patient without the need for special tools or cutting of the strut. The adjustment assembly includes a biased adjustment mechanism that coacts with a plurality of notches in the strut to variably set/position the strut relative to the adjustment assembly to set the struts length. Each upper and lower strut preferably includes a strut length adjustment assembly to independently set the length of each strut. The strut length adjustment assembly retains a strut and includes a strap retention mechanism that is configured to releasably engage the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: DJO, LLC
    Inventors: Robert-Jan Enzerink, James Gregory Finkes, Jeffrey Lee Telles
  • Orthopaedic brace having a range of motion hinge with an adjustable-length strut
    Patent number: 7097627
    Abstract: An orthopaedic brace includes a strut length adjustment assembly to change the operable length of the strut for sizing the brace on a patient without the need for special tools or cutting of the strut. The adjustment assembly includes a biased adjustment mechanism that coacts with a plurality of notches in the strut to variably set/position the strut relative to the adjustment assembly to set the struts length. Each upper and lower strut preferably includes a strut length adjustment assembly to independently set the length of each strut. The strut length adjustment assembly retains a strut and includes a strap retention mechanism that is configured to releasably engage the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: dj Orthopedics, LLC
    Inventors: Robert-Jan Enzerink, James Gregory Finkes, Jeffrey Lee Telles
  • Orthopaedic brace having a range of motion hinge with an adjustable-length strut
    Publication number: 20020183672
    Abstract: An orthopaedic brace includes a strut length adjustment assembly to change the operable length of the strut for sizing the brace on a patient without the need for special tools or cutting of the strut. The adjustment assembly includes a biased adjustment mechanism that coacts with a plurality of notches in the strut to variably set/position the strut relative to the adjustment assembly to set the struts length. Each upper and lower strut preferably includes a strut length adjustment assembly to independently set the length of each strut. The strut length adjustment assembly retains a strut and includes a strap retention mechanism that is configured to releasably engage the strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Robert-Jan Enzerink, James Gregory Finkes, Jeffrey Lee Telles
  • Orthopaedic brace having a range of motion hinge with an adjustable-length strut
    Patent number: 6383156
    Abstract: An orthopaedic brace includes a strut length adjustment assembly to change the operable length of the strut for sizing the brace on a patient without the need for special tools or cutting of the strut. The adjustment assembly includes a biased adjustment mechanism that coacts with a plurality of notches in the strut to variably set/position the strut relative to the adjustment assembly to set the struts length. Each upper and lower strut preferably includes a strut length adjustment assembly to independently set the length of each strut. The strut length adjustment assembly retains a strut and includes a strap retention mechanism that is configured to releasably engage the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: DJ Orthopedics, LLC
    Inventors: Robert-Jan Enzerink, James Gregory Finkes, Jeffrey Lee Telles