Patents by Inventor Jonathan Commander

Jonathan Commander 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).

  • SEMI-AUTOMATED PLANTAR SURFACE SENSATION DETECTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220401022
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for repeatably and accurately measuring the threshold sensitivity of the skin on a body part or surface such as the plantar surface of the foot. The machine uses a monofilament pressure test, where a monofilament is applied to the surface of the skin until it buckles at a corresponding force. The device may measure a broad range of pressures and responsive sensation in the patient using multiple applications of the monofilament. The patient indicates a positive or negative response, based on whether the patient sensed the monofilament pressure. The machine may include a foot clamping assembly, a support chassis, a linear motion translation assembly for locating the monofilament at a given position for testing, and a camera for taking images used to identify testing locations and report results. Methods of use and testing protocols are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Vitale Kyle CASTELLANO, Michael ZABALA, Thomas E. BURCH, Hayden BURCH, Jonathan COMMANDER, Kenny V. BROCK
  • Semi-automated plantar surface sensation detection device
    Patent number: 11426121
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for repeatably and accurately measuring the threshold sensitivity of the skin on a body part or surface such as the plantar surface of the foot. The machine uses a monofilament pressure test, where a monofilament is applied to the surface of the skin until it buckles at a corresponding force. The device may measure a broad range of pressures and responsive sensation in the patient using multiple applications of the monofilament. The patient indicates a positive or negative response, based on whether the patient sensed the monofilament pressure. The machine may include a foot clamping assembly, a support chassis, a linear motion translation assembly for locating the monofilament at a given position for testing, and a camera for taking images used to identify testing locations and report results. Methods of use and testing protocols are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignees: Auburn University, Edward Via Virginia College of Medicine
    Inventors: Vitale Kyle Castellano, Michael Zabala, Thomas E Burch, Hayden Burch, Jonathan Commander, Kenny V. Brock