Patents by Inventor Katsuaki Shiono

Katsuaki Shiono 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).

  • Attachment for leg and foot joint
    Patent number: 5393303
    Abstract: An ankle brace to be used for therapy and prevention of orthopedic injuries in the ankle joint area, the ankle brace is comprised of a main brace body (1) having a shank or lower leg covering portion (2) and a foot covering portion (4), an inner stay (22) and an outer stay (23) which are each detachably mounted, and a coupling or connecting belt (24) for connecting the two stays together. The lower leg covering portion (2) is able to be opened and closed at its front side through the use of surface fasteners (9 and 10) and includes a plurality of fastening belts (15 to 18). The foot covering portion (4) is coupled or connected to the lower end of the lower leg covering portion (2) and is able to be opened and closed at its front side through the use of a surface fastener (12) and is provided with at least one stretchable belt (20, 21).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1995
    Assignee: Alcare Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Katsuaki Shiono