Patents by Inventor Joseph M. Santana

Joseph M. Santana 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).

  • Three point extension splint to treat flexion contractures about limb synovial hinge joints
    Patent number: 5312322
    Abstract: A three point extension splint device for correcting flexion contractures about limb synovial hinge joints. The splint device comprises a proximal contact means for contacting the proximal portion of an extremity above the flexion crease of a synovial joint and a distal contact means for contacting the distal portion of an extremity below the flexion crease of a synovial hinge joint. A springy, resilient bridge joins the proximal and distal extremity contact means. These three parts form a anterior assembly. A cupping means that forms the posterior assembly protects the bony prominence of the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1994
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by The Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Joseph M. Santana