Patents by Inventor Levon Pentecost

Levon Pentecost 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).

  • Cervical-thoracic orthosis and method
    Patent number: 4735196
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cervico-thoracic orthosis and method for preventing relative motion between the cervical spine and thorax of a patient. The device bears on only certain specific local areas or sites on the surface of the thorax which are part of the thorax itself and which move only minimally relative to it. The device derives no substantial support from any site on the body which is highly movable relative to the thorax. A halo ring for engaging the skull is rigidly supported by the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1988
    Inventors: Martin H. Krag, Levon Pentecost