Patents by Inventor Steven J. Finnell

Steven J. Finnell 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: 5830168
    Abstract: An orthopedic hip support with multi-position joints for greater flexibility and comfort is disclosed. The hip support comprises left and right hip plates formed to mate with the hip region of the pelvis, a tightening belt and connecting front panel for adjusting the fit of the unit while supporting the abdomen, and a rear panel which connects the left and right hip plates therein forming the apparatus. Each hip plate is connected to the rear panel using a pin which permits relative rotation at the joint, and a preferred embodiment includes an elongated slot from which the pin can be positioned to expand or contract the apparatus. At mating surfaces of the rear panel and hip plates have abrasive, gritted surfaces which increase the friction between the two mating surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: Orthomerica Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Finnell, Bryan J. Puch