Patents by Inventor Roy P. McMurray

Roy P. McMurray 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).

  • Secure fit orthopedic brace having a vacuum chamber and associated methods
    Patent number: 7524296
    Abstract: The vacuum orthopedic brace and method include the use of an inner sleeve or liner, and at least one rigid member. The rigid member includes a fabric liner or other porous material to act as a wick, and a gasket surrounding the wick material. A valve is preferably provided in the rigid member for drawing air from between the rigid member and the liner, i.e. to create a vacuum. Furthermore, an external, internal or integrated chamber or rigid reservoir is preferably included, and is in communication with the wick filled area between the rigid member and liner, to hold a vacuum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Inventors: William S. Patterson, Robert Gailey, Augusto Sarmiento, Maitland C. MacKenzie, Roy P. McMurray
  • Orthopedic brace having a vacuum chamber and associated methods
    Patent number: 7011640
    Abstract: The vacuum orthopedic brace and method include the use of an inner sleeve or liner, first and second cuffs, and a hinge connecting the cuffs. The cuffs includes a fabric liner or other porous material to act as a wick, and a gasket surrounding the wick material. A valve is preferably provided in the cuff for drawing air from between the cuff and the liner, i.e. to create a vacuum. Furthermore, an external, internal or integrated chamber or rigid reservoir is preferably included, and in communication with the wick filled area between the cuff and liner, to hold a vacuum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Vacuity, Inc.
    Inventors: William S. Patterson, Robert Gailey, Augusto Sarmiento, Maitland C. MacKenzie, Roy P. McMurray