Patents by Inventor Edward L. Blach

Edward L. Blach 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: 9017360
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The NSD secures to the nose of a domestic animal to support the unsupported lateral vestibular walls of the nasal passages by lifting or stenting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: WinEase LLC
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta
  • Publication number: 20150039022
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The NSD secures to the nose of a domestic animal to support the unsupported lateral vestibular walls of the nasal passages by lifting or stenting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta
  • Publication number: 20140297384
    Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are provided for event participation. One method embodiment includes a method for generating income for an owner of an entrant to an event. The method includes defining the event by the owner. The method further includes offering remuneration based upon a fulfillment of the defined event. The remuneration can be memorialized by a remuneration right. The remuneration can be granted from the owner to a participant. And, the remuneration right is granted in exchange for the participant accepting to give consideration to the owner for receiving the remuneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta
  • Patent number: 8795314
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passages of a mammal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The NSD overlies the nose and provides support for maintaining the nasal passages open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: WinEase LLC
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta
  • Patent number: 8706591
    Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are provided for event participation. One method embodiment includes a method for generating income for an owner of an entrant to an event. The method includes defining the event by the owner. The method further includes offering remuneration based upon a fulfillment of the defined event. The remuneration can be memorialized by a remuneration right. The remuneration can be granted from the owner to a participant. And, the remuneration right is granted in exchange for the participant accepting to give consideration to the owner for receiving the remuneration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta
  • Publication number: 20130345742
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The NSD secures to the nose of a domestic animal to support the unsupported lateral vestibular walls of the nasal passages by lifting or stenting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: WinEase LLC
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta
  • Patent number: 8529594
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The NSD secures to the nose of a domestic animal to support the unsupported lateral vestibular walls of the nasal passages by lifting or stenting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: WinEase LLC
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta
  • Publication number: 20130116727
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The NSD secures to the nose of a domestic animal to support the unsupported lateral vestibular walls of the nasal passages by lifting or stenting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: WinEase LLC
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta
  • Patent number: 8182505
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The NSD secures to the nose of a domestic animal to support the unsupported lateral vestibular walls of the nasal passages by lifting or stenting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: WinEase LLC
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta
  • Publication number: 20120059406
    Abstract: Devices and methods for facilitating air flow in the nasal passages of domestic animals are disclosed. The devices include support devices for supporting unsupported tissues of the nasal passages which facilitate air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. Components and methods to facilitate application of the support device to the nose of an animal are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: WINEASE LLC
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta, Daniel E. Cohen
  • Publication number: 20110302007
    Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are provided for event participation. One method embodiment includes a method for generating income for an owner of an entrant to an event. The method includes defining the event by the owner. The method further includes offering remuneration based upon a fulfillment of the defined event. The remuneration can be memorialized by a remuneration right. The remuneration can be granted from the owner to a participant. And, the remuneration right is granted in exchange for the participant accepting to give consideration to the owner for receiving the remuneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta
  • Patent number: 8001023
    Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are provided for event participation. One method embodiment includes a method for generating income for an owner of an entrant to an event. The method includes defining the event by the owner. The method further includes offering remuneration based upon a fulfillment of the defined event. The remuneration can be memorialized by a remuneration right. The remuneration can be granted from the owner to a participant. And, the remuneration right is granted in exchange for the participant accepting to give consideration to the owner for receiving the remuneration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta
  • Publication number: 20110023891
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The NSD secures to the nose of a domestic animal to support the unsupported lateral vestibular walls of the nasal passages by lifting or stenting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: WINEASE LLC
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta
  • Publication number: 20080312680
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The NSD secures to the nose of a domestic animal to support the unsupported lateral vestibular walls of the nasal passages by lifting or stenting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: WinEase LLC
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta
  • Patent number: 7175645
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The NSD secures to the nose of a domestic animal to support the unsupported lateral vestibular walls of the nasal passages by lifting or stenting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: WinEase LLC
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta
  • Patent number: 6823864
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The NSD secures to the nose of a domestic animal to support the unsupported lateral vestibular walls of the nasal passages by lifting or stenting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: WinEase LLC
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta
  • Publication number: 20040193210
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The NSD secures to the nose of a domestic animal to support the unsupported lateral vestibular walls of the nasal passages by lifting or stenting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: WinEase LLC
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta
  • Publication number: 20040138698
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The NSD secures to the nose of a domestic animal to support the unsupported lateral vestibular walls of the nasal passages by lifting or stenting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicant: WinEase LLC
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta
  • Publication number: 20040133234
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The NSD secures to the nose of a domestic animal to support the unsupported lateral vestibular walls of the nasal passages by lifting or stenting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Applicant: WinEase LLC
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta
  • Patent number: 6676681
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to nasal support devices and methods. In particular, the invention provides reusable nasal support devices and method for animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Winease LLC
    Inventors: Edward L. Blach, James R. Chiapetta