Thomas E. Gage
Engineers at Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO
License number
Colorado 60452
Issued Date
Dec 29, 2003
Renew Date
Dec 29, 2003
Type
Engineer Intern
Address
Address
3003 Valmont Rd #34, Boulder, CO 80301
Professional information
Systems And Methods For Improved Off-Weighting
US Patent:
7758529, Jul 20, 2010
Filed:
Aug 9, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/836673
Inventors:
Jeffrey L. Jensen - Evergreen CO, US
Brian D. Gillin - Parker CO, US
Thomas E. Gage - Boulder CO, US
Brian D. Gillin - Parker CO, US
Thomas E. Gage - Boulder CO, US
Assignee:
Medefficiency, Inc. - Wheat Ridge CO
International Classification:
A61F 5/00
US Classification:
602 27, 602 8
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention include an apparatus for encouraging compliance with a prescribed orthotic treatment, including an orthotic device applied to a limb of a user, a strap coupled to the orthotic device, the strap having two ends and configured to wrap around the orthotic device at an attachment area, where a length along the strap is smaller than a maximum circumference of the limb distal to the attachment area, and a locking mechanism to lock the strap onto itself. Other embodiments of the present invention include a system for off-weighting a user's foot, including a hardenable cast; a rigid outer boot having a footbed, a first side strut with a first strap aperture, a second side strut with a second strap aperture, and a strap extending through the first strap aperture and the second strap aperture and operable to tighten around the hardenable cast.