Patents by Inventor Patrick T. Ingram

Patrick T. Ingram 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).

  • Patent number: 5086761
    Abstract: A multi-adjustable knee brace or wrap for use during athletic or other activity to prevent the kneecap from slippage out of operable location and to reduce strain on damaged ligaments and/or muscle tissue. The knee brace includes a tubular, adjustable, stretchable sleeve configured to snugly embrace the knee and to attach to the knee without having to slide the knee brace over the foot and calf; a pair of stretchable straps anchored to the front of the sleeve and disposed for criss-cross wrapping across the front of the kneecap and around to the back of the knee; a pair of soft, non-rigid hooks anchored to the sleeve and disposed for hooking each of the elastic straps in criss-cross relation; and, VELCRO-type material above and below the knee of the sleeve and on the end portion's of each of the ealstic straps for adjustable anchoring of the ends of each of the elastic strips on the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1992
    Inventor: Patrick T. Ingram