Patents by Inventor Timothy W. Phillips

Timothy W. Phillips 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).

  • Patent number: 5376066
    Abstract: A glove-like device to be worn on the hand and wrist of a person to prevent or treat carpal tunnel syndrome. The device is a sleeve formed of an elastic material, e.g., neoprene, which stretches longitudinally as well as transversely and includes a palmar side, a dorsal side, a distal end portion, an intermediate portion, and a proximal end portion. The distal end portion of the sleeve includes respective finger receiving openings. A thumb receiving opening is provided in the intermediate portion of the sleeve. The proximal end of the sleeve includes a releasably securable strap located adjacent the wrist of the person for wrapping about a portion of the wrist to secure the glove-like device in place. When the device is in place the person's fingers extend through the respective finger openings and the person's thumb extends through the thumb opening. The dorsal side of the sleeve is biased backward for extending the person's hand in flexion at a slight angle, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Inventors: Timothy W. Phillips, William C. Childers