Patents by Inventor Mark E. Hanna

Mark E. Hanna 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).

  • Publication number: 20110041884
    Abstract: A crutch apparatus to assist a person with ambulation comprises a vertical stabilizer including a main shaft, an underarm body, a bracket, a handle, and also includes an adjustable foot telescopingly engaging the floor. The bracket includes a first section engaging the main shaft, a second section extending parallel the first section, and a brace extending between the first and second sections. A cradle assembly includes a cradle on the second section for receiving a person's knee adjustable for height and lower leg engaging the floor at bottom of the second section. The vertical stabilizer and cradle are adjustable for different height persons, and are also adjustable to change a tilt of the apparatus relative to the person, whereby the person can adjust the tilt to a most stable condition for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Mark E. Hanna, Alastair J. Brown