Patents by Inventor John Kalina

John Kalina 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).

  • Device for correcting thoracic spine positioning
    Patent number: 7316707
    Abstract: Inflammation of the muscles of the posterior thoracic spine can lead to a number of physical ailments. This inflammation can have a number of causes, one typical cause being overuse in a work environment leading to stress or tension within these muscles. Although many related physical ailments can be treated with medication and a properly prescribed and maintained exercise program, at present, an effective, simple-to-use and inexpensive means for correcting the position of the thoracic spine is not available. Embodiments of the present invention provides a resilient pad that is adapted to be interposed between the upper thoracic spine of a user and a substantially hard surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Inventors: John Kalina, Pamela Siekierski, Richard Cuthbertson
  • Device for correcting thoracic spine positioning
    Publication number: 20050131462
    Abstract: Inflammation of the muscles of the posterior thoracic spine can lead to a number of physical ailments. This inflammation can have a number of causes, one typical cause being overuse in a work environment leading to stress or tension within these muscles. Although many related physical ailments can be treated with medication and a properly prescribed and maintained exercise program, at present, an effective, simple-to-use and inexpensive means for correcting the position of the thoracic spine is not available. Embodiments of the present invention provides a resilient pad that is adapted to be interposed between the upper thoracic spine of a user and a substantially hard surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: John Kalina, Pamela Siekierski, Richard Cuthbertson