Patents by Inventor Howard W. Gibson

Howard W. Gibson 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: 4606332
    Abstract: This invention is a back treatment apparatus having fully adjustable features for supporting a person's body to be stretched there across for treatment of various body problems. The back treatment apparatus includes a main housing; a foot support connected to the main housing 14 and adjustable relative thereto; an adjustable body support mounted within the main housing; and a control means operable to move portions of the main housing, foot support, and the adjustable support. The housing is formed in two sections so that one section can be moved relative to the other through the control. The foot support can be adjustable vertically and laterally as required. The adjustable body support includes a forward body support assembly; a middle body support assembly; and a rear body support assembly. All of the support assemblies above-mentioned can be adjustable so as to achieve a desired contour for exercising and stretching of the person's body utilizing same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1986
    Inventor: Howard W. Gibson