Patents by Inventor James W. Dickey, Jr.

James W. Dickey, Jr. 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: 4502680
    Abstract: An improved foot exercising device having pedals pivotally secured to a support. Leg exercise can be obtained by regularly pumping pedals up and down. A control system registers number of pumping motions and signals user when an inadequate number of motions has been registered in a particular time period. A control regulates the amplitude of motion to ensure adequate contraction and relaxation of the leg muscles. The combination satisfies the physiological requirements to prevent dependent edema in seated users. A wheelchair application is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1985
    Inventors: Alvin S. Blum, James W. Dickey, Jr.