Patents by Inventor Larry Gail Rowe, Jr.

Larry Gail Rowe, Jr. 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: 9408726
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a system and method for sealing a prosthetic socket are disclosed. One example socket sealing system may comprise: a prosthetic socket having a proximal end, an expanded section, and an internal peripheral shoulder; a brim seal having an inner proximal end, an outer proximal end, and a distal end; a removable brim having a distal end; a liner; and a wicking sock; wherein prosthetic socket may be oriented radially outwardly of the outer proximal end of the brim seal, the outer proximal end of the brim seal may be oriented radially outwardly of the removable brim, the removable brim may be oriented radially outwardly of the inner proximal end of the brim seal, the inner proximal end of the brim seal may be oriented radially outwardly of the wicking sock, and the wicking sock may be oriented radially outwardly of the liner; and wherein the brim seal may be reflected about the distal end of the removable brim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: THE OHIO WILLOW WOOD COMPANY
    Inventors: Larry Gail Rowe, Jr., Lonnie LaVern Nolt, Jeffrey L. Doddroe, Jeffrey A. Denune
  • Publication number: 20160022441
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a system and method for sealing a prosthetic socket are disclosed. One example socket sealing system may comprise: a prosthetic socket having a proximal end, an expanded section, and an internal peripheral shoulder; a brim seal having an inner proximal end, an outer proximal end, and a distal end; a removable brim having a distal end; a liner; and a wicking sock; wherein prosthetic socket may be oriented radially outwardly of the outer proximal end of the brim seal, the outer proximal end of the brim seal may be oriented radially outwardly of the removable brim, the removable brim may be oriented radially outwardly of the inner proximal end of the brim seal, the inner proximal end of the brim seal may be oriented radially outwardly of the wicking sock, and the wicking sock may be oriented radially outwardly of the liner; and wherein the brim seal may be reflected about the distal end of the removable brim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Larry Gail Rowe, JR., Lonnie LaVern Nolt, Jeffrey L. Doddroe, Jeffrey A. Denune
  • Publication number: 20140067085
    Abstract: Prosthetic cuffs and prosthetic sleeve and cuff assemblies are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Jeffrey Lee Doddroe, Lonnie Lavern Nolt, Larry Gail Rowe, JR., James M. Colvin
  • Patent number: 8317873
    Abstract: A controlled-stretch prosthetic liner comprising a polymeric material covered with at least a stretch-controlling fabric. Certain liner types, such as below knee (BK) liners, may also include a panel of more stretchable fabric so as to prevent any interference with knee flexion. The polymeric material of the liner may also be used to control liner stretch, such as by adding Kevlar pulp or other materials that increase the strength and reduce the elasticity of the polymeric material and/or by reducing the amount of plasticizer(s) present therein. The stretch-controlling fabric, possibly in conjunction with the polymeric material, acts to limit the longitudinal stretch of the liner while not adversely affecting the radial stretch thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: The Ohio Willow Wood Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Doddroe, Christopher T. Kelley, Larry Gail Rowe, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110208321
    Abstract: A controlled-stretch prosthetic liner comprising a polymeric material covered with at least a stretch-controlling fabric. Certain liner types, such as below knee (BK) liners, may also include a panel of more stretchable fabric so as to prevent any interference with knee flexion. The polymeric material of the liner may also be used to control liner stretch, such as by adding Kevlar pulp or other materials that increase the strength and reduce the elasticity of the polymeric material and/or by reducing the amount of plasticizer(s) present therein. The stretch-controlling fabric, possibly in conjunction with the polymeric material, acts to limit the longitudinal stretch of the liner while not adversely affecting the radial stretch thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: The Ohio Willow Wood Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Doddroe, Christopher T. Kelley, Larry Gail Rowe, JR.