Patents by Inventor Joel Gibney

Joel Gibney 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).

  • Exercise device for treating carpal tunnel syndrome
    Patent number: 5492525
    Abstract: An exercise device and method for the treatment of symptoms related to carpal tunnel syndrome is described. The device comprises an elastic member, retained in a mouse pad, which removably attaches to the distal tips of the fingers and the thumb of the affected hand. The patient dons the device and with the fingers and thumb extended, repetitively forces the fingers and thumb outward away from one another against the elastic restoring force of the device. Brief, frequent, (preferably daily) use of this device relieves the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1996
    Inventor: Joel Gibney
  • Non-invasive method for treating carpal tunnel syndrome
    Patent number: 5366436
    Abstract: A device and method for the treatment of symptoms related to carpal tunnel syndrome is described. The device comprises an elastic member which removably attaches to the distal tips of the fingers and the thumb of the affected hand. The patient dons the device and with the fingers and thumb extended, repetitively forces the fingers and thumb outward away from one another against the elastic restoring force of the device. Brief, frequent, (preferably daily) use of this device relieves the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1994
    Inventor: Joel Gibney