Patents by Inventor Rafael Barrera

Rafael Barrera 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).

  • Quick connect apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8246558
    Abstract: A device and method for releasably connecting together two elements, such as two orthotic devices, or two elements of an orthotic device is provided. A quick connect apparatus and method of use is disclosed that quickly and easily enables a user to attach and detach two devices or two elements of a device, such as the elements of an orthosis or a prosthetic. An example device that may easily be converted back and forth between an ankle-foot orthosis and a knee-ankle-foot orthosis is disclosed, along with steps for making and using same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Inventors: Rafael Barrera, Myron Moorman
  • QUICK CONNECT APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20110004134
    Abstract: A device and method for releasably connecting together two elements, such as two orthotic devices, or two elements of an orthotic device is provided. A quick connect apparatus and method of use is disclosed that quickly and easily enables a user to attach and detach two devices or two elements of a device, such as the elements of an orthosis or a prosthetic. An example device that may easily be converted back and forth between an ankle-foot orthosis and a knee-ankle-foot orthosis is disclosed, along with steps for making and using same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventor: RAFAEL BARRERA