Tom J Philpott

Meet Tom J Philpott, an accomplished inventor and patent holder from Charlotte, North Carolina. With 23 patents under his belt, Philpott has made significant contributions to the field of medical and sports equipment.

One of his latest patents is a collar clamp apparatus designed to apply opposing forces to an appendage, such as an arm or leg. The apparatus consists of two C-shaped components that receive either side of the appendage and a tensioning system that draws the components together, selectively applying pressure on the appendage. Additionally, the device uses outriggers and pressure applicators to provide deflection of muscle forces, functional shortening of muscle length, and maintenance of neurovascular channels. This invention is particularly useful for elbow and shoulder braces and can also be used to apply circumferential forces for wrist supports.

Another one of Philpott's patents is a method of making a wrist support for joint positioning. The method involves molding three sections; a first section that receives the forearm, a second section that receives the hand, and a bridging section that is integrally formed with the first and second sections. This bridging section is flexible and recoverable, allowing for flexing of the second section relative to the first section in a radial-ulnar plane, biasing both sections towards a particular disposition relative to each other.

Philpott has been associated with exceptional companies in his career, including Nordt Development Company and Enventys, which is known for its work in medical and sports equipment. At Nordt Development Company, he worked with Ian Kovacevic, a fellow inventor with a background in intellectual property law, who was dedicated to the development of ground-breaking technologies. At Enventys, he worked with Kevin James Dahlquist, whose experience in product development helped bring innovative ideas to life.

Philpott is an invaluable asset to the field of innovation and patents, constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible. His contributions to the medical and sports equipment fields have brought us closer to achieving optimal health and performance.