Patents by Inventor Joe Iglesias

Joe Iglesias 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).

  • Orthopaedic cast with outrigger attachment
    Patent number: 7762970
    Abstract: A cast for use in limiting movement of the hand to promote healing of an injured body part includes a water hardenable orthopaedic blank for mounting on the forearm, preferably with a thumb hole, and an outrigger, also impregnated with water hardenable material, secured to the blank for holding the thumb or fingers against movement. This construction minimizes irritation of the web between the thumb and forefinger and reduces discomfort and trauma caused by chafing and pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Inventors: Wendy Henderson, Tracy Grim, Joe Iglesias
  • Orthopaedic cast with outrigger attachment
    Publication number: 20080091130
    Abstract: A cast for use in limiting movement of the hand to promote healing of an injured body part includes a water hardenable orthopaedic blank for mounting on the forearm, preferably with a thumb hole, and an outrigger, also impregnated with water hardenable material, secured to the blank for holding the thumb or fingers against movement. This construction minimizes irritation of the web between the thumb and forefinger and reduces discomfort and trauma caused by chafing and pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Wendy Henderson, Tracy Grim, Joe Iglesias