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Richard E. Gildersleeve
Also filed as: GILDERSLEEVE RICHARD · GILDERSLEEVE RICHARD E · GILDERSLEEVE RICHARD EARLE
37 granted patents·13 pending applications·1,993 citations·filing 1992–2024
98Inventor score
Files withDJO LLC26SMITH & NEPHEW DONJOY INC8DJ ORTHOPEDICS LLC6GILDERSLEEVE RICHARD E3CERIANI DYLANN D2
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50 records- 0197USD807518SPadded tapeDJO LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 9, 2018·41 cites·1 claims
- 0295US12102549B2Smart brace and hinge assemblies for sameDJO LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Oct 1, 2024·3 cites·14 claims
- 0394US11617671B2Customizable knee brace intended for patients with osteoarthritisDJO LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Apr 4, 2023·3 cites·20 claims
- 0493US6336909B2Joint brace for medial/lateral loadingDJ ORTHOPEDICS LLC·Filed 2001·Granted Jan 8, 2002·32 cites·7 claims
- 0591US11951027B2Customizable knee brace intended for patients with osteoarthritisDJO LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Apr 9, 2024·1 cites·20 claims
- 0690USD804043SPadded tapeDJO LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Nov 28, 2017·39 cites·1 claims
- 0789US9717290B2Disposable padded tapeDJO LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 1, 2017·3 cites·21 claims
- 0889US6527733B1Hinge assembly for an orthopedic knee brace and knee brace incorporating the hinge assemblyDJ ORTHOPEDICS LLC·Filed 2000·Granted Mar 4, 2003·162 cites·17 claims
- 0988US6352550B1Flexible multijoint therapeutic padsDJ ORTHOPEDICS LLC·Filed 2000·Granted Mar 5, 2002·166 cites·39 claims
- 1087US7867183B2Knee brace having a rigid frame and patellofemoral supportDJ ORTHOPEDICS LLC·Filed 2006·Granted Jan 11, 2011·47 cites·26 claims
- 1184US7722555B2Lockable hingeDJO LLC·Filed 2007·Granted May 25, 2010·31 cites·9 claims
- 1284US6852113B2Internal osteotomy fixation deviceORTHOPAEDIC DESIGNS LLC·Filed 2001·Granted Feb 8, 2005·193 cites·24 claims
- 1383US8043243B2Knee brace hinges having dual axes of rotationDJO LLC·Filed 2005·Granted Oct 25, 2011·29 cites·9 claims
- 1481US12064368B2Orthopedic shoulder-immobilizing apparatusDJO LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Aug 20, 2024·1 cites·15 claims
- 1581US5458565AOsteoarthritic knee braceSMITH & NEPHEW DONJOY INC·Filed 1994·Granted Oct 17, 1995·178 cites·24 claims
- 1679US5415625AOrthopedic brace having a system of alternately inflatable or deflatable pneumatic pads for adjustable fitting of the brace to the bodySMITH & NEPHEW DONJOY INC·Filed 1993·Granted May 16, 1995·157 cites·27 claims
- 1778US2025241777A1Smart brace and hinge assemblies for sameDJO LLC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 1877US2025262082A1Smart brace and hinge assemblies for sameDJO LLC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 1975US6117164AFlexible multijoint therapeutic padsDJ ORTHOPEDICS LLC·Filed 1997·Granted Sep 12, 2000·146 cites·38 claims
- 2075US5316547AOrthopedic brace having pneumatic padsSMITH & NEPHEW DONJOY INC·Filed 1992·Granted May 31, 1994·137 cites·18 claims
- 2174US8062242B2Hinge assembly for an orthopedic knee brace and knee brace incorporating the hinge assemblyCERIANI DYLANN D·Filed 2007·Granted Nov 22, 2011·9 cites·14 claims
- 2274US2025262084A1Carpometacarpal thumb braceDJO LLC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 2373US12053407B2Carpometacarpal thumb braceDJO LLC·Filed 2022·Granted Aug 6, 2024·0 cites·20 claims
- 2473US5520622AOrthopedic brace having a pneumatic pad and associated pumpSMITH & NEPHEW DONJOY INC·Filed 1994·Granted May 28, 1996·127 cites·5 claims
- 2572US11517462B2Ankle braceDJO LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Dec 6, 2022·3 cites·16 claims
- 2672US2024180731A1Support braceDJO LLC·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 2771US11865024B2Support braceDJO LLC·Filed 2022·Granted Jan 9, 2024·0 cites·20 claims
- 2870US7235058B2Lockable hingeDJO LLC·Filed 2002·Granted Jun 26, 2007·41 cites·59 claims
- 2970US6238360B1Device for configuring a joint braceDJ ORTHOPEDICS LLC·Filed 2000·Granted May 29, 2001·40 cites·4 claims
- 3070US5542911AOrthopedic brace having a system of alternately inflatable or deflatable pneumatic pads for adjustable fitting of the brace to the bodySMITH & NEPHEW DONJOY INC·Filed 1995·Granted Aug 6, 1996·107 cites·5 claims
- 3169US2025017757A1Orthopedic shoulder-immobilizing apparatusDJO LLC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 3268US11540936B2Carpometacarpal thumb braceDJO LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Jan 3, 2023·1 cites·20 claims
- 3368US9986772B2Disposable padded tapeDJO LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Jun 5, 2018·0 cites·7 claims
- 3468US5792084AKnee brace having an inflatable pad circumscribing the patellaSMITH & NEPHEW INC·Filed 1997·Granted Aug 11, 1998·123 cites·18 claims
- 3559US7306572B2Hinge assembly for an orthopedic knee brace and knee brace incorporating the hinge assemblyCERIANI DYLANN D·Filed 2003·Granted Dec 11, 2007·16 cites·21 claims
- 3658US12090077B2Ankle braceDJO LLC·Filed 2022·Granted Sep 17, 2024·0 cites·20 claims
- 3758US5527268AOrthopedic knee brace and associated knee condyle padSMITH & NEPHEW DONJOY INC·Filed 1994·Granted Jun 18, 1996·68 cites·29 claims
- 3855US11141303B2Biased support for hinge jointNORDT DEV CO LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Oct 12, 2021·0 cites·14 claims
- 3953US5766140AAngular compensation device for a joint braceSMITH & NEPHEW DONJOY INC·Filed 1996·Granted Jun 16, 1998·56 cites·20 claims
- 4052US2017105865A1Customizable knee brace intended for patients with osteoarthritisDJO LLC·Filed 2016·Application pending·0 cites
- 4151US11413179B2Support braceDJO LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Aug 16, 2022·0 cites·14 claims
- 4249US2018064571A1Stabilizing ankle braceDJO LLC·Filed 2017·Application pending·0 cites
- 4349US2015119775A1Stabilizing ankle braceDJO LLC·Filed 2013·Application pending·0 cites
- 4449US2014276302A1Biased support for hinge jointGILDERSLEEVE RICHARD E·Filed 2013·Application pending·0 cites
- 4547US2007010770A1Pneumatic liner with pressure relief valve and method of supporting an extremity with a pneumatic liner with pressure relief valveGILDERSLEEVE RICHARD E·Filed 2006·Application pending·0 cites
- 4643US2002077574A1Joint brace for medial/lateral loadingFiled 2002·Application pending·0 cites
- 4743US2014276315A1Joint support apparatus and related methodsGILDERSLEEVE RICHARD E·Filed 2013·Application pending·0 cites
- 4840US5456659ASplint for a joint of the body having an adjustable flexion angleSMITH & NEPHEW DONJOY INC·Filed 1994·Granted Oct 10, 1995·30 cites·31 claims
- 4939USD859666SOrthopedic braceDJO LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Sep 10, 2019·3 cites·1 claims
- 5039US2001044590A1Orthopedic braces having sublimated graphicsFiled 2001·Application pending·0 cites
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