Patents by Inventor Joanna Eikanas

Joanna Eikanas 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).

  • Device for reducing hand contracture
    Patent number: 6663579
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention a device for reducing hand contracture resulting from injury or trauma is disclosed comprising at least one column comprising a plurality of blocks, the plurality of blocks having at least one attachment means enabling the plurality of blocks to be assembled into at least one column, and a securing band able to encircle a hand when the at least one column is positioned at a base of the fingers on the palm and extending toward the fingers of the hand. In addition methods are disclosed for reducing hand contracture using the device of the present invention as well as kits comprising the components of the device of the present invention for assembly by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: Joanna Eikanas
  • Device for reducing hand contracture
    Publication number: 20020147074
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention a device for reducing hand contracture resulting from injury or trauma is disclosed comprising at least one column comprising a plurality of blocks, the plurality of blocks having at least one attachment means enabling the plurality of blocks to be assembled into at least one column, and a securing band able to encircle a hand when the at least one column is positioned at a base of the fingers on the palm and extending toward the fingers of the hand. In addition methods are disclosed for reducing hand contracture using the device of the present invention as well as kits comprising the components of the device of the present invention for assembly by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventor: Joanna Eikanas