Patents by Inventor Joseph E. Viel

Joseph E. Viel 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).

  • Muscle stretching apparatus and method
    Patent number: 5595559
    Abstract: A stretching apparatus for stretching muscles includes a foot coupler for coupling to a foot of a user. The foot coupler is coupled to a flexible connector which in turn is coupled to an anchoring device. The anchoring device secures the stretching apparatus to a fixed element such as a door knob. The connector includes an adjustable locking device for adjusting the length of the connector. A handle extends from the locking device for pulling the locking device downwardly and for adjusting the length of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Inventor: Joseph E. Viel