Patents by Inventor Scott Greenhalgh

Scott Greenhalgh 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).

  • Hands-free walking devices and methods
    Patent number: 12115122
    Abstract: Hands-free walking devices and methods of constructing the same are described herein. The devices can include a receiving member to receive a portion of a patient's leg above a patient's knee and one or more hinges connected to the receiving member. One or more vertical members can be each connected to one of the hinges. A ground-contact member can be connected to the vertical members. The receiving member can transfer at least a portion of the patient's weight through the vertical members to the ground-contact member. The hinges can rotate about an axis about which the patient's knee also rotates while walking to support a natural gait.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Utah State University
    Inventor: Scott Greenhalgh
  • Fixed anchor apparatuses and methods
    Patent number: 11850474
    Abstract: A quad anchor can have a first attachment loop and a second attachment loop. Each of the first and second attachment loops are operable to connect to an anchor point. The quad anchor can also include an intermediate loop disposed between the first attachment loop and the second attachment loop and joined to the first attachment loop and the second attachment loop. The intermediate loop is operable to connect to a load to be supported by the quad anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Utah State University
    Inventor: Scott Greenhalgh
  • Fixed Anchor Apparatuses and Methods
    Publication number: 20220126171
    Abstract: A quad anchor can have a first attachment loop and a second attachment loop. Each of the first and second attachment loops are operable to connect to an anchor point. The quad anchor can also include an intermediate loop disposed between the first attachment loop and the second attachment loop and joined to the first attachment loop and the second attachment loop. The intermediate loop is operable to connect to a load to be supported by the quad anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: Utah State University
    Inventor: Scott Greenhalgh
  • Hands-Free Walking Devices and Methods
    Publication number: 20220125663
    Abstract: Hands-free walking devices and methods of constructing the same are described herein. The devices can include a receiving member to receive a portion of a patient's leg above a patient's knee and one or more hinges connected to the receiving member. One or more vertical members can be each connected to one of the hinges. A ground-contact member can be connected to the vertical members. The receiving member can transfer at least a portion of the patient's weight through the vertical members to the ground-contact member. The hinges can rotate about an axis about which the patient's knee also rotates while walking to support a natural gait.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: Utah State University
    Inventor: Scott Greenhalgh