Patents by Inventor Michael J. Emmerling

Michael J. Emmerling 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 MANAGING PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20200093624
    Abstract: A device for managing patellofemoral pain includes a wearable anchor structure configured to be positioned adjacent to the knee joint of a user. A spring mechanism is attachable, during use, to the anchor structure at first and second attachment positions located laterally and medially of the knee joint, respectively. An attachment component is coupled to the spring mechanism and has an attachment surface configured to be removably attached, during use, to the skin over the patella of the user such that the spring mechanism applies a tension force on the attachment component in an anterior direction. Methods for managing patellofemoral pain and realigning the patella and a patellofemoral pain management kit are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventor: Michael J. Emmerling
  • Device for managing patellofemoral pain and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 10485687
    Abstract: A device for managing patellofemoral pain includes a wearable anchor structure configured to be positioned adjacent to the knee joint of a user. A spring mechanism is attachable, during use, to the anchor structure at first and second attachment positions located laterally and medially of the knee joint, respectively. An attachment component is coupled to the spring mechanism and has an attachment surface configured to be removably attached, during use, to the skin over the patella of the user such that the spring mechanism applies a tension force on the attachment component in an anterior direction. Methods for managing patellofemoral pain and realigning the patella and a patellofemoral pain management kit are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: K-Neesio LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Emmerling
  • DEVICE FOR MANAGING PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20190000660
    Abstract: A device for managing patellofemoral pain includes a wearable anchor structure configured to be positioned adjacent to the knee joint of a user. A spring mechanism is attachable, during use, to the anchor structure at first and second attachment positions located laterally and medially of the knee joint, respectively. An attachment component is coupled to the spring mechanism and has an attachment surface configured to be removably attached, during use, to the skin over the patella of the user such that the spring mechanism applies a tension force on the attachment component in an anterior direction. Methods for managing patellofemoral pain and realigning the patella and a patellofemoral pain management kit are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventor: Michael J. Emmerling