Patents by Inventor Michael W. Madej

Michael W. Madej 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).

  • Articulated knee protection apparatus
    Patent number: 5476442
    Abstract: An articulated limb protection apparatus includes a first heat exchange assembly adapted to contact a first portion of a wearer's limb on a first side of a wearer's joint. A second heat exchange assembly is adapted to contact a second portion of the wearer's limb on a second side of the wearer's joint. A hinge assembly is connected between the first heat exchange assembly and the second heat exchange assembly and forms an articulated connection between the first heat exchange assembly and the second heat exchange assembly. A first strap assembly is connected to the first heat exchange assembly and is adapted to encompass a portion of the wearer's limb on the first side of the joint when the first strap assembly is in a closed orientation. A second strap assembly is connected to the second heat exchange assembly and is adapted to encompass a portion of the wearer's limb on the second side of the joint when the second strap assembly is in a closed orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Inventor: Michael W. Madej