Patents by Inventor John R. Houswerth

John R. Houswerth 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).

  • Cruciform anterior spinal hyperextension orthosis
    Patent number: 5135471
    Abstract: A cruciform anterior spinal hyperextension orthosis has a rigid cruciform base. The base includes an elongated upright and a crossarm secured to the upright. The crossarm has a pair of oppositely extending ends with a side pad on each end. The upright has a upper end and an opposed lower end. A pubic pad is connected to the lower end of the upright. A pair of spaced apart pectoral pads is pivotally connected to the upper end of the upright.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1992
    Assignee: R.A. Storrs, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Houswerth
  • Adjustment device for an articulated joint brace
    Patent number: 4620532
    Abstract: Two substantially planar discs sandwich pivoting joint elements therebetween. Slides, also between the discs, can move independently in a wide range of angular positions about the pivoting axis of the joint, and be fixed in any selected positions. Slides comprise two elements drawn together radially to clamp onto circumferential rims provided on the discs. Joint bending in each direction is independently controlled. Internal opposed teeth on the disc rims and slides engage when the slides are positioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1986
    Assignee: Lenox Hill Brace Shop, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Houswerth