Patents by Inventor Stephen R. Koschmann

Stephen R. Koschmann 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).

  • Protective apparatus for dispersing pressure applied at a joint
    Patent number: 5711029
    Abstract: A joint protective apparatus is disclosed that is particularly well adapted to support and cushion the knee joint when kneeling. The apparatus includes a light weight, flexible support material wrap selectively positionable about the joint and having a retaining enclosure thereat positioned to be proximate the knee joint and upper shin area when properly positioned. A pad having plural compartments therein for containing a flowable material is receivable in, and substantially fills, the retaining enclosure. A relatively rigid yet deformable protective cap having a wedge shaped support platform configured to extend between the knee joint and the upper shin area is fastened to the wrap over the retaining enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1998
    Inventors: Raymond D. Visco, Stephen R. Koschmann, Alden B. Hanson
  • Knee support and pad
    Patent number: D406677
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Fluid Forms, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen R. Koschmann, Donald W. Bertetto