Patents by Inventor James M. Killian

James M. Killian 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).

  • Patent number: 10952916
    Abstract: A portable urinal mounting assembly selectively connectable to a walker having a pair of side support assemblies including upper and lower support braces. The mounting assembly comprises an body sleeve adapted to receive a portable urinal. Front left and right straps and rear left and right straps are attached to the body sleeve. Each of the front and rear left and right straps have an end portion including an attachment device. The end portions of the straps are arranged and designed to be removably secured to the upper and lower support braces of the pair of side support assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Inventor: James M. Killian
  • Publication number: 20190240104
    Abstract: A portable urinal mounting assembly selectively connectable to a walker having a pair of side support assemblies including upper and lower support braces. The mounting assembly comprises an body sleeve adapted to receive a portable urinal. Front left and right straps and rear left and right straps are attached to the body sleeve. Each of the front and rear left and right straps have an end portion including an attachment device. The end portions of the straps are arranged and designed to be removably secured to the upper and lower support braces of the pair of side support assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventor: James M. Killian
  • Patent number: 10258532
    Abstract: A portable urinal mounting assembly selectively connectable to a walker having a pair of side support assemblies including upper and lower support braces. The mounting assembly comprises an body sleeve adapted to receive a portable urinal. Front left and right straps and rear left and right straps are attached to the body sleeve. Each of the front and rear left and right straps have an end portion including an attachment device. The end portions of the straps are arranged and designed to be removably secured to the upper and lower support braces of the pair of side support assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Inventor: James M. Killian
  • Publication number: 20180104131
    Abstract: A portable urinal mounting assembly selectively connectable to a walker having a pair of side support assemblies including upper and lower support braces. The mounting assembly comprises an body sleeve adapted to receive a portable urinal. Front left and right straps and rear left and right straps are attached to the body sleeve. Each of the front and rear left and right straps have an end portion including an attachment device. The end portions of the straps are arranged and designed to be removably secured to the upper and lower support braces of the pair of side support assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventor: James M. Killian
  • Patent number: 9216130
    Abstract: A support device (5) arranged to be removably secured to a user and having vertical (16) and horizontal (18) members. In one arrangement, a lower support assembly is arranged for attachment to the user's leg so that the support device assists the user in lifting the leg while taking a step. In an alternative arrangement, the lower support assembly is attached to the lower trunk of the user so that the support device assists in straightening the user's spine. The spring assembly (10) can be arranged to apply forward torque to the lower support assembly (8) relative to the upper support assembly (6), for leg lift assist, or backward torque to the lower support assembly for spine straightening assist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Inventors: James M. Killian, Dell Klotz
  • Publication number: 20140024978
    Abstract: A support device (5) arranged to be removably secured to a user and having vertical (16) and horizontal (18) members. In one arrangement, a lower support assembly is arranged for attachment to the user's leg so that the support device assists the user in lifting the leg while taking a step. In an alternative arrangement, the lower support assembly is attached to the lower trunk of the user so that the support device assists in straightening the user's spine. The spring assembly (10) can be arranged to apply forward torque to the lower support assembly (8) relative to the upper support assembly (6), for leg lift assist, or backward torque to the lower support assembly for spine straightening assist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventors: James M. Killian, Dell Klotz
  • Patent number: 8114042
    Abstract: An orthotic apparatus for assisting a person having an orthotic disability, such as foot drop, comprising an ankle belt component and a shoe/foot belt component connected by a pair of coil springs which are adjustably and releaseably attached between the belts. The foot at the beginning and end of the step will flex, due to the springs, and still return to lift the foot, which allows for normal walking and requires no special adaptation to the shoe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Inventors: Dell Klotz, James M Killian
  • Publication number: 20100324463
    Abstract: An orthotic apparatus for assisting a person having an orthotic disability, such as foot drop, comprising an ankle belt component and a shoe/foot belt component connected by a pair of coil springs which are adjustably and releaseably attached between the belts. The foot at the beginning and end of the step will flex, due to the springs, and still return to lift the foot, which allows for normal walking and requires no special adaptation to the shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Dell Klotz, James M. Killian
  • Patent number: 6602217
    Abstract: A foot drop support arrangement including a leg member and a strap having a first end supportable between the big toe and an adjacent end and a removable attachment mechanism for attaching the second end to the leg member whereby a user can support his or her toe end of the foot from a leg support without necessity for a shoe and with ease of installation for a foot drop patient upon getting up after sleeping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: CK Partners, LLC
    Inventors: Michael K. Crawford, James M. Killian
  • Publication number: 20030073938
    Abstract: A foot drop support arrangement including a leg member and a strap having a first end supportable between the big toe and an adjacent end and a removable attachment mechanism for attaching the second end to the leg member whereby a user can support his or her toe end of the foot from a leg support without necessity for a shoe and with ease of installation for a foot drop patient upon getting up after sleeping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Applicant: C K PARTNERS LLC
    Inventors: Michael K. Crawford, James M. Killian
  • Patent number: 6039707
    Abstract: A pelvic support and walking assistance device is disclosed which includes a trunk support member and a thigh lifting member coupled to each other at a pivot joint positioned opposite a hip joint of a user. The device functions to prevent pelvic sway. With a spring coupled with said pivot joint, the device further provides a thigh lifting torque to partially compensate for proximal leg weakness. The spring assistance pivot device includes a winding device that can be adjusted in use for varying forward torque for varying situations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Inventors: Michael K. Crawford, James M. Killian