Patents by Inventor Kim R. Townsend

Kim R. Townsend 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).

  • Torsion bar splint for forearm
    Patent number: 4899735
    Abstract: A wrist and forearm range-of-motion exercising device includes a first member adapted to be secured to a portion of the hand, a second member adapted to be secured to a portion of the upper arm and interconnecting means, including a one-way clutch, for interconnecting the members and providing unidirectional rotation along the axis of interconnection. The device retains the forearm in the position to which it is rotated under the control of the patient or as assisted by a therapist. A tension release device may be actuated to allow the forearm to return to the relaxed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1990
    Assignee: Bissell Health Care Corporation
    Inventors: Kim R. Townsend, Susan G. Bledsoe, Michael Heidenreich, Michael H. Voelz