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).

  • Patent number: 9044307
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Velocity Medical, LLC
    Inventors: John R. Bird, Matthew J. Bird, Dennis W. Baker, Jeffrey J. Bollmann
  • Publication number: 20140046233
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: VELOCITY MEDICAL, LLC
    Inventors: John R. Bird, Matthew J. Bird, Dennis W. Baker, Jeffrey J. Bollmann
  • Patent number: 8574181
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Velocity Medical, LLC
    Inventors: John R. Bird, Matthew J. Bird, Dennis W. Baker, Jeffrey J. Bollmann
  • Publication number: 20130066247
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: John R. Bird, Matthew J. Bird, Dennis W. Baker, Jeffrey J. Bollmann
  • Publication number: 20090090550
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: John R. Bird
  • Patent number: 6645185
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Bird & Cronin
    Inventors: John R. Bird, Michael J. Frazer
  • Publication number: 20020165495
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventors: John R. Bird, Michael J. Frazer
  • Patent number: 6306112
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Bird & Cronin, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Bird
  • Publication number: 20010020142
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 2, 1999
    Publication date: September 6, 2001
    Applicant: BIRD & CRONIN, INC.
    Inventor: JOHN R. BIRD
  • Patent number: 5352209
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Assignee: Bird & Cronin, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Bird, Michael J. Frazer
  • Patent number: D492788
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Bird & Cronin, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Bird, Michael J. Frazer
  • Patent number: D703335
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Velocity Medical, LLC
    Inventors: John R. Bird, Matthew J. Bird, Dennis W. Baker, Jeffrey J. Bollmann