Patents by Inventor Jared Howell

Jared Howell 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).

  • Orthotic strapping system
    Patent number: 10434002
    Abstract: An orthotic strapping system that loosens all or a portion of a strap by capturing the angular movement of an orthotic joint to move the attachment point of the strap. This can be done with cabling or by using rotating cams and rigid linkages to connect them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Inventors: Lorin Merkley, Jared Howell
  • RESPONSIVE PROSTHESES
    Publication number: 20170360581
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a prosthetic foot including a heel member, a toe member, and an attachment member comprising a shear thickening material (STM). In one embodiment, the attachment member has a first end and a second end. The first end can be connected to the heel member, and the second end can be connected to the toe member. In another embodiment, the attachment member further comprises an elastic polymer. In one instance, the elastic polymer is impregnated with the STM. In yet another embodiment, the attachment member further comprises an elastic reservoir. The elastic reservoir can contain the STM. Alternatively, the attachment member further comprises a rigid reservoir. The rigid reservoir can contain the STM.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Baylor College of Medicine
    Inventors: Jared Howell, Lorin Merkley
  • Orthotic strapping system
    Publication number: 20150119778
    Abstract: An orthotic strapping system that loosens all or a portion of a strap by capturing the angular movement of an orthotic joint to move the attachment point of the strap. This can be done with cabling or by using rotating cams and rigid linkages to connect them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Lorin Merkley, Jared Howell
  • Orthotic strapping system
    Patent number: 8920350
    Abstract: An orthotic strapping system that loosens all or a portion of a strap by capturing the angular movement of an orthotic joint to move the attachment point of the strap. This can be done with cabling or by using rotating cams and rigid linkages to connect them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventors: Lorin Merkley, Jared Howell
  • Orthotic strapping system
    Publication number: 20130172797
    Abstract: An orthotic strapping system that loosens all or a portion of a strap by capturing the angular movement of an orthotic joint to move the attachment point of the strap. This can be done with cabling or by using rotating cams and rigid linkages to connect them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Lorin Merkley, Jared Howell