Patents by Inventor Malcolm H. Pope

Malcolm H. Pope 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).

  • Spine tilt monitor with biofeedback
    Publication number: 20080319351
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for continually monitoring the spine of a user via device containing electromechanical transducer, processor, delay, transmitter, and a feedback component. Through the device and method of employing, the user will be able to learn and sustain a proper posture, thereby avoiding future back pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Daniel Hung Kay Chow, Malcolm H. Pope
  • SPINE TILT MONITOR WITH BIOFEEDBACK
    Publication number: 20080319352
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for continually monitoring the spine of a user via device containing electromechanical transducer, processor, delay, transmitter, and a feedback component. Through the device and method of employing, the user will be able to learn and sustain a proper posture, thereby avoiding future back pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Daniel Hung Kay Chow, Malcolm H. Pope
  • Spine tilt monitor with biofeedback
    Patent number: 7458943
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for continually monitoring the spine of a user via device containing electromechanical transducer, processor, delay, transmitter, and a feedback component. Through the device and method of employing, the user will be able to learn and sustain a proper posture, thereby avoiding future back pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Daniel Hung Kay Chow, Malcolm H Pope
  • Support apparel such as back support and system
    Patent number: 7322952
    Abstract: An improved support belt, support apparel, along with a process for creating such products. A mechanism by which support belts provide protection to the user is disclosed, which mechanism is generally applicable to all human joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: University of Iowa Research Foundation
    Inventors: David D. Chase, David G. Wilder, Gary D. Shumate, Vijay K. Goel, Malcolm H. Pope
  • Support apparel such as back support and system
    Publication number: 20030135134
    Abstract: An improved support belt, support apparel, along with a process for creating such products. A mechanism by which support belts provide protection to the user is disclosed, which mechanism is generally applicable to all human joints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventors: David D. Chase, David G. Wilder, Gary D. Shumate, Vijay K. Goel, Malcolm H. Pope
  • System for diagnosing medical conditions using a neural network
    Patent number: 6090044
    Abstract: A system for diagnosing medical conditions, such as low back pain (LBP), is provided, whereby a neural network is trained by presentation of large amounts of clinical data and diagnostic outcomes. Following training, the system is able to produce the diagnosis from the clinical data. While the present invention may be useful in diagnosing LBP in one embodiment, other applications of the present invention, both in the medical field and in other fields, are also envisioned. This intelligent diagnostic system is less expensive and more accurate than conventional diagnostic methods, and has the unique capability to improve its accuracy over time as more data is analyzed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Inventors: Jeffrey B. Bishop, Malcolm H. Pope
  • Surgically implantable fastening system
    Patent number: 6004323
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a nut to be used in a spinal screw and plate assembly to affix the screw and plate assembly to the spinal bone. The nut has a polymer insert that when contacted with a screw allows a bone plate and screw structure to relax over time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: The University of Iowa Research Foundation
    Inventors: Joon B. Park, Vijay K. Goel, Malcolm H. Pope, James N. Weinstein
  • Spinal fixation device
    Patent number: 4987892
    Abstract: A device for spinal fixation comprises first and second pedicle screw members, a stabilizing member, and an articulating clamp which has securing means for releasably attaching the screw members to the stabilizing member. The device includes locking means such as a clamp bolt to lock the screw members to the articulating clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1991
    Inventors: Martin H. Krag, Malcolm H. Pope
  • Permanent ligament prosthesis
    Patent number: 4773910
    Abstract: A cruciate ligament prosthesis constructed with two separately tensionable strands. Each strand is composed of a plurality of fine polyolefin filaments, each filament having a diameter of from 25 to 50 microns and the breaking strength of each strand is at least 1000 pounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1988
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth H. Chen, Alastair J. T. Clemow, Steven W. Arms, Malcolm H. Pope, Per Renstrom