Patents by Inventor David M. Vitko

David M. Vitko 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).

  • Publication number: 20110137343
    Abstract: A portable spinal disc decompression device includes a collapsible base unit, a traction mechanism, a series of patient support members, and a controller. The base unit includes upper and lower base members. The traction mechanism includes first and second pluralities of linear bearings slidably connected to the upper and lower base members (respectively), and a linear actuator attached to the base unit. The patient support members are connected to the base unit and include a cervical support member, a thoracic support carriage, a pelvic support carriage, and first and second leg support members. The patient support members include a plurality of locking mechanisms that allow selective linear movement of the thoracic and pelvic support carriages. The controller is in electrical communication with the linear actuator and provides a signal to the linear actuator to cause a force to be applied to the thoracic and/or pelvic support carriages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventor: David M. Vitko
  • Patent number: 6390997
    Abstract: A small lightweight yet strong frame (12) housing multiple flexible axles (22) which in turn support foam rubber roller balls (16), which roll about an axis creating: massage, intersegmental traction, trigger point therapy, and active exercise to the back of the user. These axles (22) are made more efficient by the placement of bushings (26) where they are contained by frame (12). Foam rubber balls (16) contain sleeves (30) which promote free rotation. A sliding head rest (38) is provided for comfort and is also used to facilitate optional concomitant neck and back treatment and multiple tension adjustments (46) (36) are provided for varying resistance to glide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Inventor: David M. Vitko
  • Patent number: 5352188
    Abstract: A small lightweight yet strong frame (12): housing multiple flexible axles (22): which in turn support foam rubber roller balls (16): which roll about an axis creating massage, intersegmental traction, trigger point therapy, and active exercise to the back of the user. These axles (22); are made more efficient by the placement of bushings (26) where they are contained by frame (12). Foam rubber balls (16) contain sleeves (30) which promote free rotation. Neck roller balls (18) are also used to facilitate optional concommitant neck and back treatment. A head rest (38) is provided for comfort and multiple tension adjustments (46) (36) are provided for varying resistance to glide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Inventor: David M. Vitko
  • Patent number: D374082
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Inventor: David M. Vitko