Patents by Inventor Douglas L. Myers

Douglas L. Myers 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).

  • Wrist relief device
    Patent number: 6059693
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for stretching and exercising the wrist is disclosed. The apparatus includes a securing apparatus for securing the device to the wrist, a cord or strap, a footstep that enables the cord or strap to be secured to the floor, and an adjustment apparatus for adjusting the length of the cord or strap. The cord or strap wraps around the footstep for storage of the apparatus. The cord or strap is between 4 feet and 8 feet long and made of an inelastic material. The footstep may include a traction device for preventing slippage of the foot on the footstep. The method includes the steps of placing the wrist within the securing apparatus, tightening the securing apparatus, adjusting the length of the cord or strap using the adjustment apparatus so the footstep rests on the floor, placing the foot on the footstep to secure the footstep to the floor, and stretching the wrist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Douglas L. Myers
    Inventor: Douglas L. Myers