Patents by Inventor John R. Bird
John R. Bird 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).
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Patent number: 9044307Abstract: An ankle walker including an ankle shell, an inner lining, at least one bladder and at least one strap is provided. The ankle shell includes a base, a lower foot portion, a first and second side panel and a back panel. The lower foot portion extends upward from the base. The first side panel and second side panel extend from respective first and second portions of the lower foot portion. The back panel extends from a third portion of the lower foot portion and is positioned between the first and second side panels. The ankle shell has a first slot separating the first side panel from the back panel and a second slot separating the second side panel from the back panel. At least one of the first and second slots has a height that is at least one half the height of the ankle walker.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Velocity Medical, LLCInventors: John R. Bird, Matthew J. Bird, Dennis W. Baker, Jeffrey J. Bollmann
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Publication number: 20140046233Abstract: An ankle walker including an ankle shell, an inner lining, at least one bladder and at least one strap is provided. The ankle shell includes a base, a lower foot portion, a first and second side panel and a back panel. The lower foot portion extends upward from the base. The first side panel and second side panel extend from respective first and second portions of the lower foot portion. The back panel extends from a third portion of the lower foot portion and is positioned between the first and second side panels. The ankle shell has a first slot separating the first side panel from the back panel and a second slot separating the second side panel from the back panel. At least one of the first and second slots has a height that is at least one half the height of the ankle walker.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: VELOCITY MEDICAL, LLCInventors: John R. Bird, Matthew J. Bird, Dennis W. Baker, Jeffrey J. Bollmann
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Patent number: 8574181Abstract: An ankle walker including an ankle shell, an inner lining, at least one bladder and at least one strap is provided. The ankle shell includes a base, a lower foot portion, a first and second side panel and a back panel. The lower foot portion extends upward from the base. The first side panel and second side panel extend from respective first and second portions of the lower foot portion. The back panel extends from a third portion of the lower foot portion and is positioned between the first and second side panels. The ankle shell has a first slot separating the first side panel from the back panel and a second slot separating the second side panel from the back panel. At least one of the first and second slots has a height that is at least one half the height of the ankle walker.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Velocity Medical, LLCInventors: John R. Bird, Matthew J. Bird, Dennis W. Baker, Jeffrey J. Bollmann
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Publication number: 20130066247Abstract: An ankle walker including an ankle shell, an inner lining, at least one bladder and at least one strap is provided. The ankle shell includes a base, a lower foot portion, a first and second side panel and a back panel. The lower foot portion extends upward from the base. The first side panel and second side panel extend from respective first and second portions of the lower foot portion. The back panel extends from a third portion of the lower foot portion and is positioned between the first and second side panels. The ankle shell has a first slot separating the first side panel from the back panel and a second slot separating the second side panel from the back panel. At least one of the first and second slots has a height that is at least one half the height of the ankle walker.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: John R. Bird, Matthew J. Bird, Dennis W. Baker, Jeffrey J. Bollmann
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Publication number: 20090090550Abstract: A cable management apparatus for housing and organizing cables includes a stationary member having a set of ribs bridged by at least one spine and forming a first side wall, a second side wall, and a bottom wall. Further, the cable management apparatus also includes a first movable member having a set of ribs bridged by at least one spine, such that, the first movable member is movable toward at least the first or the second side wall. A method for managing cables includes providing a stationary member having a plurality of ribs bridged by at least one spine and forming a first side wall, a second side wall, and a bottom wall. Further, the method for managing cables also includes, providing a first movable member having a plurality of ribs bridged by at least one spine, such that, the first movable member is movable toward at least the first or the second side wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2007Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: John R. Bird
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Patent number: 6645185Abstract: An improved anchoring appliance for detachably securing a catheter or other elongate or tube-like member to the limb of a body is disclosed. A primary strap with a slip-resistant surface portion is configured for adjustable encircling attachment to the limb. The slip-resistant surface portion directly engages the limb and includes material that resists slippage of the strap longitudinally along the limb. A secondary anchoring member attached to the strap is configured to detachably retainably engage and hold a catheter or other elongate or tube-like member in a desired position relative to the strap. The anchoring appliance preferably has at least its slip-resistant surface portion made of non-allergenic materials.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2001Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Bird & CroninInventors: John R. Bird, Michael J. Frazer
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Publication number: 20020165495Abstract: An improved anchoring appliance for detachably securing a catheter or other elongate or tube-like member to the limb of a body is disclosed. A primary strap with a slip-resistant surface is configured for adjustable encircling attachment to the limb. The slip-resistant surface directly engages the limb and includes material that resists slippage of the strap longitudinally along the limb. A secondary anchoring member attached to the strap is configured to detachably retainably engage and hold a catheter or other elongate or tube-like member in a desired position relative to the strap. The anchoring appliance preferably has at least its slip-resistant surface made of non-allergenic materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2001Publication date: November 7, 2002Inventors: John R. Bird, Michael J. Frazer
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Patent number: 6306112Abstract: A therapeutic ankle support brace bladder pad member having a pair opposed surfaces defining an inflated air support pocket and a second support pocket containing gel material and filler apparatus materials, is disclosed. An overlay fabric material is integrally attached to the bladder, provides additional support and enables removable attachment of the bladder to side support members of a therapeutic brace.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 1999Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: Bird & Cronin, Inc.Inventor: John R. Bird
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Publication number: 20010020142Abstract: A therapeutic ankle support brace bladder pad member having a pair opposed surfaces defining an inflated air support pocket and a second support pocket containing gel material and filler apparatus materials, is disclosed. An overlay fabric material is integrally attached to the bladder, provides additional support and enables removable attachment of the bladder to side support members of a therapeutic brace.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 1999Publication date: September 6, 2001Applicant: BIRD & CRONIN, INC.Inventor: JOHN R. BIRD
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Patent number: 5352209Abstract: A band for securing a tube device to a limb or other body member is disclosed. A primary stretchable strap is designed to be secured about a body member at a position therealong at which the tube is to be secured. The primary strap length is adjustable to accommodate body members of varied circumference. A flexible secondary strap designed to retainably engage the tube is secured to and aligned with the primary strap. The secondary strap has a non-stretchable portion that forms a seat for the tube and a stretchable portion, both of which are coated with high-friction material. The tube is enveloped between the lower seat and the upper stretchable portion of the secondary strap, which is pulled and folded in overlying engagement with the tube, and is held in such configuration by Velcro-type fastener means that releasably engages the primary strap.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1993Date of Patent: October 4, 1994Assignee: Bird & Cronin, Inc.Inventors: John R. Bird, Michael J. Frazer
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Patent number: D492788Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Bird & Cronin, Inc.Inventors: John R. Bird, Michael J. Frazer
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Patent number: D703335Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Velocity Medical, LLCInventors: John R. Bird, Matthew J. Bird, Dennis W. Baker, Jeffrey J. Bollmann