Patents by Inventor Susan J. Dunfee

Susan J. Dunfee 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).

  • Ambulatory spinal unloading method and apparatus
    Publication number: 20090036888
    Abstract: An ambulatory spinal unloading method and apparatus are implemented to achieve a desired minimum level of residual cushioning in response to a biasing force applied to the associated apparatus tensioning and/or compression mechanism(s). The ambulatory spinal unloading apparatus may further include a treatment system to provide desired levels of nerve and/or muscle stimulation in addition to hot and/or cold elements to provide further therapeutic effects as desired or necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Matthew J. Dunfee, Susan J. Dunfee
  • Ambulatory spinal unloading method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7445608
    Abstract: An ambulatory spinal unloading method and apparatus are implemented to achieve a desired minimum level of residual cushioning in response to a biasing force applied to the associated apparatus tensioning and/or compression mechanism(s). The ambulatory spinal unloading apparatus may further include a treatment system to provide desired levels of nerve and/or muscle stimulation in addition to hot and/or cold elements to provide further therapeutic effects as desired or necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Dunfee & Dunfee LLC
    Inventors: Matthew J. Dunfee, Susan J. Dunfee