Patents by Inventor Christina Cognata Smith

Christina Cognata Smith 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).

  • Oral engagement instruments, retainer systems, and uses thereof
    Patent number: 11730681
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel instruments for oral engagement with mammals (e.g., toddlers, pets, or people with special needs), such as for relieving infant or toddler sucking stress (e.g., pacifiers, teething rings, and pet toys), which contain an adhesive material positioned in an interior area of the instrument and that allows the instrument to be securely attached to a support device comprising a counter-adhesive material with a strength that maintains the suspended position of the instrument (prevents falling), but also releases to the instrument upon application of a manual physical force (e.g., pull) of the user; as well as related systems and methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventor: Christina Cognata Smith
  • ORAL ENGAGEMENT INSTRUMENTS, RETAINER SYSTEMS, AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20200405583
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel instruments for oral engagement with mammals (e.g., toddlers, pets, or people with special needs), such as for relieving infant or toddler sucking stress (e.g., pacifiers, teething rings, and pet toys), which contain an adhesive material positioned in an interior area of the instrument and that allows the instrument to be securely attached to a support device comprising a counter-adhesive material with a strength that maintains the suspended position of the instrument (prevents falling), but also releases to the instrument upon application of a manual physical force (e.g., pull) of the user; as well as related systems and methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventor: Christina Cognata Smith