Patents by Inventor John Anthony Mercuro

John Anthony Mercuro 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).

  • Publication number: 20080161892
    Abstract: A therapeutic device for use on a head of a patient is disclosed, and includes a chin portion adapted for receiving and substantially covering the chin of the patient. The device includes a pair of upper flexible straps, each terminating at a proximal end at the opposing sides of the chin portion, and each terminating at a distal end at an upper strap attachment means, such as a hook-and-loop type fastener. Similarly, a pair of lower flexible straps is included, each terminating at a proximal end at the opposing sides of the chin portion, and each terminating at a distal end at a lower strap attachment means. A plurality of pockets are included, each pocket comprising a front portion and a rear portion. The upper and lower straps each terminate at one of the pockets, the pocket connecting the straps to the chin portion. Each pocket includes both a closed end positioned proximate the chin portion, and an open side positioned proximate the patient's ears when the device is worn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: John Anthony Mercuro, Scott Michael Mercuro