Patents by Inventor Keith S. Marmer

Keith S. Marmer 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).

  • Patent number: 6056671
    Abstract: A system and method of objectively testing the functional capacity of a patient over a range of motion and with a limited resistance are provided. A selected number of visual indicators are applied and maintained at selected points with respect to the patient. The patient is directed through a series of exercise movements. The patient's movements are captured on a video record. This video record is digitized. The motion of the indicators is tracked in the digitized video record. A patient data set is developed including performance parameters based, at least in part, on the position and the time of each indicator during the movements. The patient data set is compared to a base data set. If the patient's performance parameters fall within certain ranges, it can be determined that the patient is or is not exerting a true effort. The functional capacity of the patient is determined based, at least in part, on the comparison of the patient data set with the base data set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Inventor: Keith S. Marmer
  • Patent number: 5653457
    Abstract: A convertible table/cart which includes a plurality of wheels positioned underneath a planar surface. A plurality of legs/sides may be positioned either underneath the surface for use as a table or on top of the surface for use as a cart. Also disclosed is a method of converting the table to the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Assignee: Key Functional Assessments, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith S. Marmer, Glenda L. Key, Richard Brown
  • Patent number: 5645078
    Abstract: A mobile assessment apparatus with an assessment unit for testing functional capacity of individuals. The assessment apparatus includes a base attached to vertical supports and a pair of straps which attach the tops of the vertical supports to the base for added stability. The assessment unit is located on the vertical supports and may be moved up or down to adjust a vertical position of the unit. A counterweight apparatus, such as a pair of spring-loaded spools, is attached to the assessment unit so that a user can more easily adjust its position. The assessment apparatus comes apart quickly and easily so that it can fit within a car for transporting the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1997
    Assignee: Key Functional Assessments, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith S. Marmer, Glenda L. Key, Richard Brown