Patents by Inventor Rene Verdonk

Rene Verdonk 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).

  • Orthopedic arm and shoulder brace
    Patent number: 8142379
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable device for providing continuous passive motion of a limb comprising a brace for supporting said limb. A programmable motor, mechanically connected to the brace, provides continuous passive motion of a limb. The movement of the limb is controlled in two control points of movement at the lower arm. Flexible positioning means are provided with a fastening means positioning the brace and the programmable motor on the body of a person carrying said device in a stable position. The programmable motor is partially housed within the positioning means. The invention is particularly suitable for use in paramedical and orthopedic applications. It allows adduction and abduction, rotation and exo/endo rotation of a limb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Universiteit Gent
    Inventors: René Verdonk, Lieven De Wilde, Johan Berte
  • ORTHOPEDIC ARM AND SHOULDER BRACE
    Publication number: 20090048549
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable device for providing continuous passive motion of a limb comprising a brace for supporting said limb. A programmable motor, mechanically connected to the brace, provides continuous passive motion of a limb. The movement of the limb is controlled in two control points of movement at the lower arm. Flexible positioning means are provided with a fastening means positioning the brace and the programmable motor on the body of a person carrying said device in a stable position. The programmable motor is partially housed within the positioning means. The invention is particularly suitable for use in paramedical and orthopedic applications. It allows adduction and abduction, rotation and exo/endo rotation of a limb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Rene Verdonk, Lieven De Wilde, Johan Berte
  • Orthopedic arm and shoulder brace
    Patent number: 7354412
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable device for providing continuous passive motion of a limb comprising a brace for supporting said limb. A programmable motor, mechanically connected to the brace, provides continuous passive motion of a limb. The movement of the limb is controlled in two control points of movement at the lower arm. Flexible positioning means are provided with a fastening means positioning the brace and the programmable motor on the body of a person carrying said device in a stable position. The programmable motor is partially housed within the positioning means. The invention is particularly suitable for use in paramedical and orthopedic applications. It allows adduction and abduction, rotation and exo/endo rotation of a limb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Universiteit Gent
    Inventors: René Verdonk, Lieven De Wilde, Johan Berte
  • Orthopedic arm and shoulder brace
    Publication number: 20040106886
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable device for providing continuous passive motion of a limb comprising a brace for supporting said limb. A programmable motor, mechanically connected to the brace, provides continuous passive motion of a limb. The movement of the limb is controlled in two control points of movement at the lower arm. Flexible positioning means are provided with a fastening means positioning the brace and the programmable motor on the body of a person carrying said device in a stable position. The programmable motor is partially housed within the positioning means. The invention is particularly suitable for use in paramedical and orthopedic applications. It allows adduction and abduction, rotation and exo/endo rotation of a limb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Rene Verdonk, Lieven De Wilde, Johan Berte