Patents by Inventor Caroline E. Caputo

Caroline E. Caputo 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).

  • Publication number: 20130085530
    Abstract: The present invention contemplates a variety of apparatuses for a teething and gum soothing device. The teething and gum soothing device relieves gum and mouth soreness for infants, toddlers, elementary school children, orthodontic patients, etc. The teething/gum soothing device is filled with water and partially or completely frozen depending on preference. Some freezing and in-mouth melting allows for a pliable device, which molds to an individual's mouth and may be fitted around orthodontic devices such as braces. Several embodiments of the present invention are envisioned. In some embodiments, the internal mouth apparatus is a “lollipop” apparatus, while in others it is a “mouth chewy”. Also these mouth apparatuses are attached interchangeably with external holders, which in some embodiments are a soft squeezable holder, or a pacifier like holder. The teething/gum soothing device is sized to fit the mouths infants, toddlers, school age children, as well as adults.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Inventor: Caroline E. Caputo