Patents by Inventor Myles C. Karcher

Myles C. Karcher 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).

  • Arm sling apparatus and method
    Patent number: 11666473
    Abstract: An arm sling apparatus and method in which one or more bistable spring elements in the flexible cover of the arm sling automatically operate to gently clamp and hold the flexible cover in place on the patient's affected arm so that the patient can freely use the patient's other arm and hand to extend and attach the shoulder strap of the arm sling, extend and attach a waste strap of the arm sling if present, and/or perform other tasks necessary for securing the arm sling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Inventor: Myles C. Karcher