Patents by Inventor Thomas S. McAninch

Thomas S. McAninch 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).

  • Splint pad
    Patent number: 5316544
    Abstract: A removable pad to be placed on the thigh support or ischeal ring of a leg splint such as a Thomas splint or other similar type of splint. The pad is formed of a soft absorbent material sized to completely cover the entire thigh support ring thereby eliminating patient contact therewith, and sized to fit a variety of sizes of thigh support rings. In addition, the pad is readily removable from the ring with minimal disturbance of the traction set-up and may be disposable in order to adequately ensure sanitary conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1994
    Assignee: Detroit Receiving Hospital & University Health Center
    Inventor: Thomas S. McAninch
  • Disposable thigh support ring
    Patent number: 5312323
    Abstract: A thigh support or ischeal ring is removably attached to a leg splint such as a Thomas or other similar type of splint. The ring is formed of a rigid material having fastening means integrally formed therewith and is substantially covered by at least one layer of padding to prevent irritating contact with the patient's thigh region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1994
    Assignee: Detroit Receiving Hospital & University Health Center
    Inventor: Thomas S. McAninch