Patents by Inventor Tracy Ng

Tracy Ng 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).

  • Publication number: 20230181345
    Abstract: A dorsal night splint has dynamic adjustable features that allow the patient to adjust the splint while in use to control the stretching of the plantar fascia and Achilles. A semi-rigid flexible frame is included along with a tightening strap that is anchored to the frame and by which the patient can tension the strap and adjust the structure of the frame to fit the patient's desired therapeutic or prophylactic needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Carl Hoffmeier, Tracy NG, Eileen Zirpolo-Kisco
  • Patent number: 11504257
    Abstract: A dorsal night splint has dynamic adjustable features that allow the patient to adjust the splint while in use to control the stretching of the plantar fascia and Achilles. A semi-rigid flexible frame is included along with a tightening strap that is anchored to the frame and by which the patient can tension the strap and adjust the structure of the frame to fit the patient's desired therapeutic or prophylactic needs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: DJO, LLC
    Inventors: Carl Hoffmeier, Tracy Ng, Eileen Zirpolo-Kisco
  • Publication number: 20200000618
    Abstract: A dorsal night splint has dynamic adjustable features that allow the patient to adjust the splint while in use to control the stretching of the plantar fascia and Achilles. A semi-rigid flexible frame is included along with a tightening strap that is anchored to the frame and by which the patient can tension the strap and adjust the structure of the frame to fit the patient's desired therapeutic or prophylactic needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Carl HOFFMEIER, Tracy NG, Eileen ZIRPOLO-KISCO
  • Patent number: 10406013
    Abstract: A dorsal night splint has dynamic adjustable features that allow the patient to adjust the splint while in use to control the stretching of the plantar fascia and Achilles. A semi-rigid flexible frame is included along with a tightening strap that is anchored to the frame and by which the patient can tension the strap and adjust the structure of the frame to fit the patient's desired therapeutic or prophylactic needs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: DJO LLC
    Inventors: Carl Hoffmeier, Tracy Ng, Eileen Zirpolo-Kisco
  • Publication number: 20160331570
    Abstract: A dorsal night splint has dynamic adjustable features that allow the patient to adjust the splint while in use to control the stretching of the plantar fascia and Achilles. A semi-rigid flexible frame is included along with a tightening strap that is anchored to the frame and by which the patient can tension the strap and adjust the structure of the frame to fit the patient's desired therapeutic or prophylactic needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Carl HOFFMEIER, Tracy NG, Eileen ZIRPOLO-KISCO
  • Patent number: 8409123
    Abstract: A dorsal night splint has dynamic adjustable features that allow the patient to adjust the splint while in use to control the stretching of the plantar fascia and Achilles. A semi-rigid flexible frame is included along with a tightening strap that is anchored to the frame and by which the patient can tension the strap and adjust the structure of the frame to fit the patient's desired therapeutic or prophylactic needs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: DJO, LLC
    Inventors: Carl Hoffmeier, Tracy Ng, Eileen Zirpolo-Kisco
  • Patent number: 8298166
    Abstract: A dorsal night splint has dynamic adjustable features that allow the patient to adjust the splint while in use to control the stretching of the plantar fascia and Achilles. A semi-rigid flexible frame is included along with a tightening strap that is anchored to the frame and by which the patient can tension the strap and adjust the structure of the frame to fit the patient's desired therapeutic or prophylactic needs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: DJO, LLC
    Inventors: Carl Hoffmeier, Tracy Ng
  • Publication number: 20120065564
    Abstract: A dorsal night splint has dynamic adjustable features that allow the patient to adjust the splint while in use to control the stretching of the plantar fascia and Achilles. A semi-rigid flexible frame is included along with a tightening strap that is anchored to the frame and by which the patient can tension the strap and adjust the structure of the frame to fit the patient's desired therapeutic or prophylactic needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: DJO, LLC
    Inventors: Carl Hoffmeier, Tracy Ng
  • Publication number: 20110152736
    Abstract: A hinge brace includes a hinge unit having medial and lateral plates enclosing a hinge mechanism, a sensing unit operatively connected to the hinge mechanism for sensing a force applied by the brace onto a user's knee. The hinge brace also includes a display unit that is operatively connected to the sensing unit for indicating a level of force applied to the user's knee by the brace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: DJO, LLC
    Inventor: Tracy Ng