Patents by Inventor Michael F. Kocher

Michael F. Kocher 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).

  • Method and apparatus for objective evaluation of patient ambulation, balance and weight bearing status
    Patent number: 5311880
    Abstract: A walker is provided which is equipped with detectors for measuring various loads and torques placed thereon by a user including right side and left side loads as well as torque loads on the handles of the walker and having time and distance detectors to allow the ambulation status of a user to be progressively monitored by medical personnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1994
    Inventors: Eric B. Lancaster, Michael F. Kocher