Patents by Inventor Janet M. Dobbs

Janet M. Dobbs 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).

  • Inflatable hand splint
    Patent number: 5152740
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hand splint which is formed of a bladder adapted to fit in the palm of a patient's hand between the thumb and fingers and two pairs of straps for securing the splint to the hand. The bladder is selectively inflatable and deflatable to fit the need of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew Rolyan, Inc.
    Inventors: Patricia M. Harkensee, Janet M. Dobbs
  • Ankle and foot splint
    Patent number: D431296
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn M. Swedberg, Debra A. Reina, Janet M. Dobbs