Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Couch, Jr.

Thomas E. Couch, Jr. 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).

  • Therapeutic device for prevention and treatment of decubitous ulcerations
    Patent number: 4567887
    Abstract: Disclosed is a therapeutic device for the prevention and treatment of ulcerations in the hip and coccygeal areas. Tubular members surround and continuously make contact with second areas adjacent to and surrounding the immediate areas of the bony prominences of the hip and coccygeal areas.Also disclosed is a therapeutic device for the prevention and treatment of ulcerations in the scapular area. Tubular members surround and continuously make contact with second areas adjacent to and surrounding the immediate areas of the bony prominences of the scapular area.Also disclosed is a therapeutic device for the prevention and treatment of ulcerations in the elbow area. A tubular member surrounds and continuously makes contact with a second area adjacent to and surrounding the immediate area of the bony prominence of the elbow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1986
    Inventor: Thomas E. Couch, Jr.
  • Decubitous boot
    Patent number: 4263905
    Abstract: A boot-like appliance is formed of a resilient or inflatable material intended to generally envelop a patient's foot and lower leg area. The device is provided with suitable apertures to eliminate pressure points at bony prominences. Valves are provided in the inflatable model in order to permit the circulation of gases, liquids, or semisolids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1981
    Inventor: Thomas E. Couch, Jr.