Patents by Inventor Jennifer E. Sullivan

Jennifer E. Sullivan 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).

  • Lockable hinge
    Patent number: 7722555
    Abstract: A lockable hinge for use in orthopedic braces is provided. When used in a knee brace, the present hinge provides a knee-immobilizing brace that assists persons with standing and/or walking. The hinge is easily converted from a locked mode to a free range of motion mode and vice versa. When the hinge is in the locked mode, patients are better able to stand and walk. With the push of a button, the patient can bend his or her knee to sit or lie down more comfortably. When the hinge is in the free range of motion mode, patients are better able to participate in physical therapy activities without the hinge locking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: DJO, LLC
    Inventors: Alexis E. Doty, Richard E. Gildersleeve, Jennifer E. Sullivan
  • Lockable hinge
    Patent number: 7235058
    Abstract: A lockable hinge for use in orthopedic braces is provided. When used in a knee brace, the present hinge provides a knee-immobilizing brace that assists persons with standing and/or walking. The hinge is easily converted from a locked mode to a free range of motion mode and vice versa. When the hinge is in the locked mode, patients are better able to stand and walk. With the push of a button, the patient can bend his or her knee to sit or lie down more comfortably. When the hinge is in the free range of motion mode, patients are better able to participate in physical therapy activities without the hinge locking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: DJO, LLC
    Inventors: Alexis E. Doty, Richard E. Gildersleeve, Jennifer E. Sullivan
  • Lockable Hinge
    Publication number: 20040049140
    Abstract: A lockable hinge for use in orthopedic braces is provided. When used in a knee brace, the present hinge provides a knee-immobilizing brace that assists persons with standing and/or walking. The hinge is easily converted from a locked mode to a free range of motion mode and vice versa. When the hinge is in the locked mode, patients are better able to stand and walk. With the push of a button, the patient can bend his or her knee to sit or lie down more comfortably. When the hinge is in the free range of motion mode, patients are better able to participate in physical therapy activities without the hinge locking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Alexis E. Doty, Richard E. Gildersleeve, Jennifer E. Sullivan