Patents by Inventor John M. McBean

John M. McBean 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).

  • Powered orthotic device
    Publication number: 20040106881
    Abstract: A powered orthotic device, worn about a patient's elbow or other joint, senses relatively low level signals in the vicinity of the joint generated by a patient having spinal cord or other nerve damage. In response to the relatively low level signals, the powered orthotic device moves, causing the patient's joint to move accordingly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: John M. McBean, Kailas N. Narendran