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Professional information
James M Killian, Houston TX
Specialties:
Neurologist
Address:
6501 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
Board certifications:
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Certification in Neurology (Psychiatry and Neurology)
James Mahony Killian, Houston TX
Specialties:
Neurology, Psychiatry
Work:
Baylor College of Medicine 6501 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
Education:
Medical College of Wisconsin (1958)
Dr. James M Killian - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Hospitals:
BCM Department of Neurology 6501 Fannin St SUITE NB302, Houston 77030 St. Luke's Medical Center 6720 Bertner Ave, Houston 77030 BCM Department of Neurology 6501 Fannin St SUITE NB302, Houston 77030 St. Luke's Medical Center 6720 Bertner Ave, Houston 77030
Education:
Medical Schools Medical College of Wisconsin Graduated: 1958
Independent Medical Practice Professional
Location:
Houston, Texas Area
Industry:
Medical Practice
Foot Drop Assistance Device
US Patent:
6602217, Aug 5, 2003
Filed:
Oct 16, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/981004
Inventors:
Michael K. Crawford - Houston TX James M. Killian - Houston TX
Assignee:
CK Partners, LLC - Houston TX
International Classification:
A61F 500
US Classification:
602 28
Abstract:
A foot drop support arrangement including a leg member and a strap having a first end supportable between the big toe and an adjacent end and a removable attachment mechanism for attaching the second end to the leg member whereby a user can support his or her toe end of the foot from a leg support without necessity for a shoe and with ease of installation for a foot drop patient upon getting up after sleeping.
Orthotic Lift Apparatus
US Patent:
8114042, Feb 14, 2012
Filed:
Jun 19, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/456678
Inventors:
Dell Klotz - Houston TX, US James M Killian - Houston TX, US
International Classification:
A61F 5/00, A41D 13/00
US Classification:
602 28, 2467
Abstract:
An orthotic apparatus for assisting a person having an orthotic disability, such as foot drop, comprising an ankle belt component and a shoe/foot belt component connected by a pair of coil springs which are adjustably and releaseably attached between the belts. The foot at the beginning and end of the step will flex, due to the springs, and still return to lift the foot, which allows for normal walking and requires no special adaptation to the shoe.
Pelvic Support And Walking Assistance Device
US Patent:
6039707, Mar 21, 2000
Filed:
Feb 16, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/251010
Inventors:
Michael K. Crawford - Houston TX James M. Killian - Houston TX
International Classification:
A61F 500
US Classification:
602 5
Abstract:
A pelvic support and walking assistance device is disclosed which includes a trunk support member and a thigh lifting member coupled to each other at a pivot joint positioned opposite a hip joint of a user. The device functions to prevent pelvic sway. With a spring coupled with said pivot joint, the device further provides a thigh lifting torque to partially compensate for proximal leg weakness. The spring assistance pivot device includes a winding device that can be adjusted in use for varying forward torque for varying situations.
Support Device
US Patent:
2014002, Jan 23, 2014
Filed:
Jul 17, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/551150
Inventors:
James M. Killian - Houston TX, US Dell Klotz - Houston TX, US
International Classification:
A61H 1/02
US Classification:
601 33
Abstract:
A support device () arranged to be removably secured to a user and having vertical () and horizontal () members. In one arrangement, a lower support assembly is arranged for attachment to the user's leg so that the support device assists the user in lifting the leg while taking a step. In an alternative arrangement, the lower support assembly is attached to the lower trunk of the user so that the support device assists in straightening the user's spine. The spring assembly () can be arranged to apply forward torque to the lower support assembly () relative to the upper support assembly (), for leg lift assist, or backward torque to the lower support assembly for spine straightening assist.