Patents by Inventor Max E. Moore

Max E. Moore 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).

  • Rachet hinge for a knee or elbow orthosis
    Patent number: 7984531
    Abstract: A ratchet hinge for a knee or elbow orthosis having a pair of struts, connected to one strut is a pair of plates in spaced relation to one another. The other strut is pivotably connected between the plates and has a slot formed therein for receiving a locking assembly. The plates have a plurality of ratchets on their outer periphery and a locking slot formed in the edge of the plates. The locking assembly has a spring biased locking pin disposed between two plats such that the pin engages the plates to lock the hinge or allow limited movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Restorative Care of America Incorporated
    Inventor: Max E. Moore