Patents by Inventor Roger J. Rupert

Roger J. Rupert 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: 5779512
    Abstract: A small bouyant tube is concentrically joined to a larger bouyant tube. The circle of joinder may be at any point from the inner circumference of the outer, larger tube up to the top of the outer tube. Thus, the inner, smaller tube may fit entirely within the outer tube, or be relatively larger in size and positioned upwardly from, but still partially within, the outer tube. The inner and outer tubes are preferably inflatable, wherein the inner tube may have an irregular contour for a more comfortable fit around the neck of the user floating in water. By comfortably and safely supporting the neck region above the surface of the water, the present invention inhibits movement of the spinal cord and reduces pressure thereto for relaxation and/or therapeutic purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Inventor: Roger J. Rupert