Patents by Inventor Nicholas C. Zalinski

Nicholas C. Zalinski 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).

  • Orthotic joint and knee-ankle-foot orthotic device incorporating same
    Patent number: 9089402
    Abstract: An orthotic joint comprising an upper plate, lower plate, cover plate, back plate, first link, second link, coil spring, and extension stop. The coil spring is situated between the lower plate and first link, and as the joint is flexed, the first end of the coil spring travels along a first arcuate edge of the first link. The extension is situated adjacent to the first link. A first pin pivotally connects the first link to the upper plate, a second pin pivotally connects the first link to the back plate, a third pin pivotally connects the second link to the upper plate, and a fourth pin pivotally connects the second link to the back plate. A knee-ankle-foot orthotic device comprising the orthotic joint of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Becker Orthopedic Appliance Company
    Inventors: James H. Campbell, Marie Christine Shamoun, Michael Gallagher, Nicholas C. Zalinski
  • ORTHOTIC JOINT AND KNEE-ANKLE-FOOT ORTHOTIC DEVICE INCORPORATING SAME
    Publication number: 20130296754
    Abstract: An orthotic joint comprising an upper plate, lower plate, cover plate, back plate, first link, second link, coil spring, and extension stop. The coil spring is situated between the lower plate and first link, and as the joint is flexed, the first end of the coil spring travels along a first arcuate edge of the first link. The extension is situated adjacent to the first link. A first pin pivotally connects the first link to the upper plate, a second pin pivotally connects the first link to the back plate, a third pin pivotally connects the second link to the upper plate, and a fourth pin pivotally connects the second link to the back plate. A knee-ankle-foot orthotic device comprising the orthotic joint of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: BECKER ORTHOPEDIC APPLIANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: James H. Campbell, Marie Christine Shamoun, Michael Gallagher, Nicholas C. Zalinski
  • Knee joint and method
    Patent number: 6471664
    Abstract: There is provided a mechanical orthotic device and method. The orthotic device and method utilize a torsion spring to provide resistance to restrain pivotal movement of upper and lower members between an extension and a flexion position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Becker Orthopedic Appliance Company
    Inventors: James H. Campbell, Derek M. Helenberger, Nicholas C. Zalinski
  • Postural dynamic spinal extension brace and method
    Patent number: 6471665
    Abstract: A dynamic spinal extension brace is provided that comprises an upper frame having a sternum pad, a lower frame having a pubic pad, and a thoracic pad where the lower frame and upper frame can be positioned with respect to each other in more than a vertical dimension so as to accommodate even exaggerated curvatures of the thoracic spine. Also provided is a method of straightening and lifting the spine, using the inventive spinal brace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Becker Orthopedic Appliance Company
    Inventors: Jack R. Milbourn, James H. Campbell, Nicholas C. Zalinski