Patents by Inventor Russell S. Moir

Russell S. Moir 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: 11116653
    Abstract: An attachment system for an orthopedic brace incorporates at least one cinching system assembly having a knob rotatable in a first direction and a second direction. At least one cinching plate is engaged by the knob for rotation in the first direction in a first orientation and transitions to a second orientation upon rotation in the second direction. A ratchet wheel is engaged by the cinching plate in the first orientation for rotation in the first direction. At least one ratchet arm engages the ratchet wheel for ratcheting operation and is engaged by the cinching plate in the second orientation for disengagement from the ratchet arm. A shaft is rotated in response to rotation of the ratchet wheel and a strap is extendible from and retractable on the shaft upon rotation of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: United Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. Mason, Russell S. Moir, Bryan K. Bowman
  • Patent number: 10524949
    Abstract: A knee brace incorporates an upper attachment assembly having an upper cuff with medial and lateral struts extending therefrom and a lower attachment assembly having a lower cuff with lower medial and lateral struts extending therefrom. The upper and lower medial struts are connected proximate a user's knee by a medial hinge assembly and the upper and lower lateral struts are connected proximate the user's knee by a lateral hinge assembly. At least one of the struts includes a mechanism dynamically extending the strut with respect to a rotation point of that strut in the associated hinge upon flexion of the upper and lower attachment assemblies between a flexed position and an extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: United Surgical Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. Mason, Russell S. Moir, Bryan K. Bowman
  • Publication number: 20180228636
    Abstract: An attachment system for an orthopedic brace incorporates at least one cinching system assembly having a knob rotatable in a first direction and a second direction. At least one cinching plate is engaged by the knob for rotation in the first direction in a first orientation and transitions to a second orientation upon rotation in the second direction. A ratchet wheel is engaged by the cinching plate in the first orientation for rotation in the first direction. At least one ratchet arm engages the ratchet wheel for ratcheting operation and is engaged by the cinching plate in the second orientation for disengagement from the ratchet arm. A shaft is rotated in response to rotation of the ratchet wheel and a strap is extendible from and retractable on the shaft upon rotation of the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. Mason, Russell S. Moir, Bryan K. Bowman
  • Patent number: 9968473
    Abstract: An attachment system for an orthopedic brace incorporates at least one cinching system assembly having a knob rotatable in a first direction and a second direction. At least one cinching plate is engaged by the knob for rotation in the first direction in a first orientation and transitions to a second orientation upon rotation in the second direction. A ratchet wheel is engaged by the cinching plate in the first orientation for rotation in the first direction. At least one ratchet arm engages the ratchet wheel for ratcheting operation and is engaged by the cinching plate in the second orientation for disengagement from the ratchet arm. A shaft is rotated in response to rotation of the ratchet wheel and a strap is extendible from and retractable on the shaft upon rotation of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: United Surgical Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. Mason, Russell S. Moir, Bryan K. Bowman
  • Patent number: 9371156
    Abstract: An accessible display box employs a front portion attached to a rear portion with a hinge. A front hanger bar receiver is centered in a top rim of the front portion and a rear hanger bar receiver extends from the rear portion aligned with the front hanger bar receiver. A releasable engagement mechanism secures the front portion and rear portion allowing the box to be easily opened for access to the carried product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: United Surgical Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell S. Moir, Bryan K. Bowman
  • Publication number: 20160038327
    Abstract: A knee brace incorporates an upper attachment assembly having an upper cuff with medial and lateral struts extending therefrom and a lower attachment assembly having a lower cuff with lower medial and lateral struts extending therefrom. The upper and lower medial struts are connected proximate a user's knee by a medial hinge assembly and the upper and lower lateral struts are connected proximate the user's knee by a lateral hinge assembly. At least one of the struts includes a mechanism dynamically extending the strut with respect to a rotation point of that strut in the associated hinge upon flexion of the upper and lower attachment assemblies between a flexed position and an extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. Mason, Russell S. Moir S. Moir, Bryan K. Bowman
  • Publication number: 20150136632
    Abstract: An accessible display box employs a front portion attached to a rear portion with a hinge. A front hanger bar receiver is centered in a top rim of the front portion and a rear hanger bar receiver extends from the rear portion aligned with the front hanger bar receiver. A releasable engagement mechanism secures the front portion and rear portion allowing the box to be easily opened for access to the carried product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Russell S. Moir, Bryan K. Bowman
  • Publication number: 20150038889
    Abstract: An attachment system for an orthopedic brace incorporates at least one cinching system assembly haying a knob rotatable in a first direction and a second direction. At least one cinching plate is engaged by the knob for rotation in the first direction in a first orientation and transitions to a second orientation upon rotation in the second direction. A ratchet wheel is engaged by the cinching plate in the first orientation for rotation in the first direction. At least one ratchet arm engages the ratchet wheel for ratcheting operation and is engaged by the cinching plate in the second orientation for disengagement from the ratchet arm. A shaft is rotated in response to rotation of the ratchet wheel and a strap is extendible from and retractable on the shaft upon rotation of the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. Mason, Russell S. Moir, Bryan K. Bowman
  • Patent number: 8690812
    Abstract: A knee brace incorporates an upper attachment assembly received anteriorly on a thigh of and a lower attachment assembly to be received on a lower leg of a patent. Medial and lateral longitudinal supports are interconnected at medial and lateral hinges. An outer lateral arcuate support plate is attached to a first end of the lateral longitudinal support and an outer medial arcuate support plate is attached to a first end of the medial longitudinal support. Symmetrical lateral adjustment is accomplished with an anterior arcuate support plate and a lateral adjustment ratchet mounted to the anterior support plate. A lateral adjustment strap extends from the lateral arcuate support plate through the lateral adjustment ratchet. A lateral adjustment strap extends from the medial arcuate support plate through the lateral adjustment ratchet and rotation of the lateral adjustment ratchet symmetrically expands or retracts the lateral adjustment straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: United Surgical Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell S. Moir, Bryan K. Bowman, Andrew M. Oplinger, Robert A. Rosenberry
  • Publication number: 20130178771
    Abstract: A knee brace incorporates an upper attachment assembly received anteriorly on a thigh of and a lower attachment assembly to be received on a lower leg of a patent. Medial and lateral longitudinal supports are interconnected at medial and lateral hinges. An outer lateral arcuate support plate is attached to a first end of the lateral longitudinal support and an outer medial arcuate support plate is attached to a first end of the medial longitudinal support. Symmetrical lateral adjustment is accomplished with an anterior arcuate support plate and a lateral adjustment ratchet mounted to the anterior support plate. A lateral adjustment strap extends from the lateral arcuate support plate through the lateral adjustment ratchet. A lateral adjustment strap extends from the medial arcuate support plate through the lateral adjustment ratchet and rotation of the lateral adjustment ratchet symmetrically expands or retracts the lateral adjustment straps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: UNITED SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Russell S. Moir, Bryan K. Bowman, Andrew M. Opliger, Robert A. Rosenberry