Patents by Inventor Willie York

Willie York 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).

  • Joint compression wrap
    Patent number: 8603019
    Abstract: A joint compression wrap (10) is knitted in an integrated knit format to have an oversized joint pouch (15) from which a joint crest (16) extends that is knitted in a rib stitch format that is free of wrinkles when donned. A lower limb portion (14) extends downwardly from the joint pouch and crest and has a constant compression force while an oppositely disposed upper limb portion (12) may have a graduated compression force. The upper limb portion compression force being less than the lower limb portion compression force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Albahealth, LLC
    Inventors: Jon Hermanson, Jim Tipton, Willie York
  • Therapeutic stocking
    Patent number: 7775069
    Abstract: A therapeutic compression stocking is knitted in an integrated knit format to have an oversized heel pocket from which an ankle arch portion extends that is knitted in a rib stitch format that is free of wrinkles when donned. The foot portion has a constant compression force while the leg portion has a graduated compression force. The leg portion compression force being less than the foot portion compression force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Albahealth, LLC
    Inventors: Jon Hermanson, Jim Tipton, Willie York
  • Therapeutic stocking
    Patent number: 7562541
    Abstract: A therapeutic compression stocking is knitted in an integrated knit format to have an oversized heel pocket from which an ankle arch portion extends that is knitted in a rib stitch format that is free of wrinkles when donned. The foot and leg are of conventional compression stocking construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Albahealth, LLC
    Inventors: Jon Hermanson, Jim Tipton, Willie York
  • Therapeutic stocking
    Publication number: 20080132822
    Abstract: A therapeutic compression stocking is knitted in an integrated knit format to have an oversized heel pocket from which an ankle arch portion extends that is knitted in a rib stitch format that is free of wrinkles when donned. The foot and leg are of conventional compression stocking construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Jon Hermanson, Jim Tipton, Willie York