Patents by Inventor Eric Schiffman

Eric Schiffman 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: 12539192
    Abstract: A jaw support device for supporting a patient's jaw during dental procedures. More specifically, a jaw support device comprising a headrest mount assembly, a split sphere assembly having a first locking mechanism, a ball joint assembly having a second locking mechanism, and a jaw rest assembly. The headrest mount assembly may attach to a dental chair headrest. The split sphere assembly may have a split sphere ball and an arm extension and may attach to the headrest mount assembly. Further, the split sphere assembly's first locking mechanism may lock the arm extension in place. The ball joint assembly may have a ball joint ball and may connect to the arm extension of the split sphere assembly. The jaw rest assembly may attach to the ball joint assembly and may be locked in place when the second locking mechanism is activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2026
    Assignee: THE RESTFUL JAW COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Schiffman, Anna Heithoff, Troy Pongratz, Michael David Weston
  • Publication number: 20210113291
    Abstract: A jaw support device for supporting a patient's jaw during dental procedures. More specifically, a jaw support device comprising a headrest mount assembly, a split sphere assembly having a first locking mechanism, a ball joint assembly having a second locking mechanism, and a jaw rest assembly. The headrest mount assembly may attach to a dental chair headrest. The split sphere assembly may have a split sphere ball and an arm extension and may attach to the headrest mount assembly. Further, the split sphere assembly's first locking mechanism may lock the arm extension in place. The ball joint assembly may have a ball joint ball and may connect to the arm extension of the split sphere assembly. The jaw rest assembly may attach to the ball joint assembly and may be locked in place when the second locking mechanism is activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Eric Schiffman, Anna Heithoff, Troy Pongratz, Michael David Weston
  • Publication number: 20170202638
    Abstract: A brace that includes at least one chin rest for stabilizing a patient's jaw in a fixed relative position. More specifically, the at least one chin rest is itself supported in its fixed position using additional mechanisms such as a chest plate or one or more arms that can be attached to a dental or oral surgical chair. The brace is used to stabilize a patient's jaw when the patient's jaw is supported by the at least one chin rest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Eric Schiffman, Thomas Michael Speidel, Anna Heithoff, Troy Pongratz
  • Publication number: 20150025433
    Abstract: A brace that includes a chin support for stabilizing a patient's chin in a fixed relative position. More specifically, the chin support is maintained in a fixed position through the use of additional mechanisms such as a chest plate, an articulating arm, or a telescoping arm. The brace is used to stabilize a patient's chin when the patient's chin is placed upon the chin support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Eric Schiffman, Thomas Michael Speidel, Anna Heithoff
  • Patent number: 8864694
    Abstract: The brace includes: a chest plate; a chin support; a rod having a top surface, the rod adjustably attached to the chest plate; and an adjustable linkage connected to the top surface and to the chin support. The brace is used to immobilize a Patient's chin relative to The Patient's spinal column, or The Patient's chest, or both when the Patient's chin is placed upon the chin support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Inventors: Eric Schiffman, Thomas Michael Speidel
  • Publication number: 20130289460
    Abstract: The brace comprises: a chest plate; a chin support; a rod having a top surface, the rod adjustably attached to the chest plate; and an adjustable linkage connected to the top surface and to the chin support. The brace is used to immobilize a Patient's chin relative to The Patient's spinal column, or The Patient's chest, or both when the Patient's chin is placed upon the chin support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Eric Schiffman, Thomas Michael Speidel