Patents by Inventor Thad W. Buster

Thad W. Buster 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).

  • Assistive rehabilitation elliptical system
    Patent number: 10702735
    Abstract: An elliptical system is disclosed having a crank assembly configured to be adjusted in length to accommodate users having varying gaits. In some embodiments, the crank assembly includes a crank and an axle connection bracket that is slidably adjustable with respect to the crank. For example, the crank assembly can include a crank link having a longitudinal body, where the longitudinal body is connected to the crank at one end and includes a longitudinal slot slidably coupled with the axle connection bracket. The axle connection bracket is configured to slide through a plurality of positions along the longitudinal body. In some embodiments, the crank assembly further includes a screw for adjusting the axle connection bracket with respect to the crank, where the screw can cause the axle connection bracket to slide through one or more positions of the plurality of positions when the screw is turned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignees: NUtech Ventures, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
    Inventors: Carl A. Nelson, Cale J. Stolle, Judith M. Burnfield, Thad W. Buster, Bernadette J. McCrory
  • ASSISTIVE REHABILITATION ELLIPTICAL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180111017
    Abstract: An elliptical system is disclosed having a crank assembly configured to be adjusted in length to accommodate users having varying gaits. In some embodiments, the crank assembly includes a crank and an axle connection bracket that is slidably adjustable with respect to the crank. For example, the crank assembly can include a crank link having a longitudinal body, where the longitudinal body is connected to the crank at one end and includes a longitudinal slot slidably coupled with the axle connection bracket. The axle connection bracket is configured to slide through a plurality of positions along the longitudinal body. In some embodiments, the crank assembly further includes a screw for adjusting the axle connection bracket with respect to the crank, where the screw can cause the axle connection bracket to slide through one or more positions of the plurality of positions when the screw is turned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Carl A. NELSON, Cale J. STOLLE, Judith M. BURNFIELD, Thad W. BUSTER, Bernadette J. McCRORY
  • Rehabilitation and exercise machine
    Patent number: 8177688
    Abstract: An improved rehabilitation and exercise machine is provided which allows a person with physical limitations, disabilities or chronic conditions to use the machine in order to rehabilitate their muscles, improve joint flexibility, and enhance cardiovascular fitness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignees: Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, NuTech Ventures
    Inventors: Judith M. Burnfield, Yu Shu, Adam P. Taylor, Thad W. Buster, Carl A. Nelson
  • Rehabilitation and Exercise Machine
    Publication number: 20110294624
    Abstract: An improved rehabilitation and exercise machine is provided which allows a person with physical limitations, disabilities or chronic conditions to use the machine in order to rehabilitate their muscles, improve joint flexibility, and enhance cardiovascular fitness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicants: NUTECH VENTURES, MADONNA REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
    Inventors: Judith M. Burnfield, Yu Shu, Adam P. Taylor, Thad W. Buster, Carl A. Nelson
  • Rehabilitation and exercise machine
    Patent number: 8007405
    Abstract: An improved rehabilitation and exercise machine is provided which allows a person with physical limitations, disabilities or chronic conditions to use the machine in order to rehabilitate their muscles, improve joint flexibility, and enhance cardiovascular fitness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignees: Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Nutech Ventures
    Inventors: Judith M. Burnfield, Yu Shu, Adam P. Taylor, Thad W. Buster, Carl A. Nelson
  • REHABILITATION AND EXERCISE MACHINE
    Publication number: 20110086742
    Abstract: An improved rehabilitation and exercise machine is provided which allows a person with physical limitations, disabilities or chronic conditions to use the machine in order to rehabilitate their muscles, improve joint flexibility, and enhance cardiovascular fitness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicants: Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Judith M. Burnfield, Yu Shu, Adam P. Taylor, Thad W. Buster, Carl A. Nelson