Patents by Inventor Chris Frano

Chris Frano 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).

  • Semi-rigid anterior head alignment system
    Patent number: 7571502
    Abstract: An anterior support for the head of a person seated in a wheelchair or other type of chair. The support can be pivoted from a position behind the chair to a position wherein a forehead strap engages the anterior portion of the head to hold the head adjacent a headrest pad. The forehead strap is attached to slide along one or more head bands which extend around the head to allow the head to turn without loss of support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Sunrise Medical HHG, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Frano, Mitchell F. Komisar, David S. Pickett
  • Semi-Rigid Anterior Head Alignment System
    Publication number: 20070145802
    Abstract: An anterior support for the head of a person seated in a wheelchair or other type of chair. The support can be pivoted from a position behind the chair to a position wherein a forehead strap engages the anterior portion of the head to hold the head adjacent a headrest pad. The forehead strap is attached to slide along one or more head bands which extend around the head to allow the head to turn without loss of support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Chris Frano, Mitchell Komisar, David Pickett