Patents by Inventor JoAnn TAMEZ

JoAnn TAMEZ 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: 11123219
    Abstract: A mouth appliance to promote nasal breathing and reduce or eliminate snoring and to help improve breathing during exercise. The mouth appliance includes upper and lower pieces that are hinged in the rear and conformed to fit the mouth and teeth of a wearer. The upper and lower mouth pieces come together to create a seal and promote nasal breathing. The frame of the mouth appliance may be formed from a hard or semi-hard material, and may be form-fitted to the mouth of a wearer to ensure both comfortable and effective use. The upper and lower pieces include a latching mechanism that allows for the mouth to be opened, closed, or semi-opened during wear and use of the appliance, and also allows for talking and drinking without removing the mouth appliance. The mouth piece can be worn at any time and provide protection of the teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Inventors: Oscar Tamez, JoAnn Tamez
  • Publication number: 20190307599
    Abstract: A mouth appliance to promote nasal breathing and reduce or eliminate snoring and to help improve breathing during exercise. The mouth appliance includes upper and lower pieces that are hinged in the rear and conformed to fit the mouth and teeth of a wearer. The upper and lower mouth pieces will come together to create a seal and promote nasal breathing. The frame of the mouth appliance will be of a hard or semi-hard material such as plastic, silastic, silicone, or acrylic. As such, it can be form fitted to the mouth of a wearer to ensure both comfortable and effective use. The upper and lower pieces will have a latching mechanism that allows for the mouth to be opened, closed, or semi-opened during wear and use of the appliance, and also allows for talking and drinking without removing the mouth appliance. The mouth piece can be worn at any time and provide protection of the teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Oscar TAMEZ, JoAnn TAMEZ
  • Patent number: D875952
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Inventors: Oscar Tamez, JoAnn Tamez