Patents by Inventor Joseph Hidler

Joseph Hidler 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).

  • Gait training via perturbations provided by body-weight support system
    Patent number: 11452653
    Abstract: A body-weight support system that allows individuals with severe gait impairments to practice over-ground walking in a safe, controlled manner is disclosed. The system includes a body-weight support system that rides along a driven trolley and can be controlled in response to the movement of the subject using the system. They system is also configured to apply strong, yet brief perturbations to a subject as they are stationary or performing a dynamic task, such as walking, side stepping, etc., via the trolley of a body weight support system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Inventor: Joseph Hidler
  • GAIT TRAINING VIA PERTURBATIONS PROVIDED BY BODY-WEIGHT SUPPORT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200230005
    Abstract: A body-weight support system that allows individuals with severe gait impairments to practice over-ground walking in a safe, controlled manner is disclosed. The system includes a body-weight support system that rides along a driven trolley and can be controlled in response to the movement of the subject using the system. They system is also configured to apply strong, yet brief perturbations to a subject as they are stationary or performing a dynamic task, such as walking, side stepping, etc., via the trolley of a body weight support system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventor: Joseph Hidler
  • Body weight support system and method of using the same
    Patent number: 7883450
    Abstract: A body-weight support system that allows individuals with severe gait impairments to practice over-ground walking in a safe, controlled manner is disclosed. The system includes a body-weight support system that rides along a driven trolley and can be controlled in response to the movement of the subject using the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Inventor: Joseph Hidler
  • Body Weight Support System and Method of Using the Same
    Publication number: 20080287268
    Abstract: A body-weight support system that allows individuals with severe gait impairments to practice over-ground walking in a safe, controlled manner is disclosed. The system includes a body-weight support system that rides along a driven trolley and can be controlled in response to the movement of the subject using the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Joseph Hidler