Patents by Inventor Frank Van Haltern

Frank Van Haltern 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).

  • Thumb-sucking discouragement device
    Patent number: 4396014
    Abstract: A device which discourages thumb-sucking when worn on a thumb. The device comprises an elongate sleeve which fits over the thumb. An air passageway which extends from one end of the sleeve to the other is formed therein. A flange extending outwardly from the sleeve prevents both ends of the air passageway from being insertable into the mouth. Straps attached to the sleeve removably retain the device on the thumb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1983
    Inventors: Michael Pace, Alice L. Pace, Frank Van Haltern