Patents by Inventor Gene James

Gene James 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).

  • Contour lumbar support
    Patent number: 5267947
    Abstract: A belt for supporting the lumbar region of the spine provides transverse and axial support to the hard tissues, including the vertebrae and discs of the lumbar spine, while accommodating extension and contraction of the soft tissues, including the paraspinal musculatures. A compressible support extending from and fixably positioned by the belt includes a vertically transversely oriented ridge bearing against the hard tissues and interleaved troughs for nestingly receiving the soft tissues and without appreciable laterally compressive restrictive effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Inventors: Gene James, Kim Y. James
  • Neck pillow
    Patent number: D582045
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Inventor: Gene James