Patents by Inventor John S. Abdo

John S. Abdo 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: 10772789
    Abstract: A massage device includes spaced apart first and second arms having aligned first and second pivot areas. A cross bar having a first end and a second end is attached to the first arm proximate the first end of the cross bar between the first and second pivot areas. The cross bar is attached to the second arm proximate the second end of the cross bar between the first and second pivot areas. A massage element is carried by the cross bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Inventor: John S. Abdo
  • Patent number: 9375104
    Abstract: A pillow includes an upper surface, a lower surface and side edges wherein the upper surface includes a raised edge proximate the upper and lower edges of the upper surface. The upper surface includes at least one cut out through the raised edge that is configured to support the user's neck in an anatomically correct position. A recessed surface in the upper surface for supporting the back surface of the user's neck and cranium and the sides of the user's head extends from proximate a left edge to proximate a right edge and is in communication with the at least one cut out. The pillow is of a sufficient height to extend from the user's neck to above the user's ears and face. The pillow includes internal armatures that are flexible and bendable such that the pillow can be manipulated into a selected configuration with manual force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Inventor: John S. Abdo
  • Publication number: 20160022529
    Abstract: A massage device includes spaced apart first and second arms having aligned first and second pivot areas. A cross bar having a first end and a second end is attached to the first arm proximate the first end of the cross bar between the first and second pivot areas. The cross bar is attached to the second arm proximate the second end of the cross bar between the first and second pivot areas. A massage element is carried by the cross bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventor: John S. ABDO
  • Publication number: 20150272355
    Abstract: A pillow includes an upper surface, a lower surface and side edges wherein the upper surface includes a raised edge proximate the upper and lower edges of the upper surface. The upper surface includes at least one cut out through either the raised edge proximate the upper or lower edge that is configured to support the user's neck in an anatomically correct position. A recessed surface in the upper surface for supporting the back surface of the user's neck and cranium and the sides of the user's head extends from proximate a left edge to proximate a right edge and is in communication with the at least one cut out. The pillow is of a sufficient height to extend from the user's neck to above the user's ears and face. The pillow includes at least one internal armature that is flexible and bendable such that the pillow can be manipulated into a selected configuration with manual force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventor: John S. Abdo
  • Patent number: 9095231
    Abstract: A pillow includes an upper surface having a raised edge proximate the upper and lower edges of the upper surface and at least one cut out through one of the raised edges. The pillow includes a recessed surface in the upper surface for supporting the back surface of the user's neck and cranium and the sides of the user's head. The pillow includes at least one internal armature that is flexible and bendable such that the pillow can be manipulated into a selected configuration with manual force. The pillow can be configured from a substantially flat configuration and into a substantially “U” shape where left and right edges are in front of the user's face. In the “U” shaped configuration, the user can roll from side to side while the pillow remains in direct contact and rolls uniformly with the user's head maintaining support for both the neck and head and thereby provide a more comfortable rest or sleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Inventor: John S. Abdo
  • Publication number: 20120255126
    Abstract: A pillow includes an upper surface having a raised edge proximate the upper and lower edges of the upper surface and at least one cut out through one of the raised edges. The pillow includes a recessed surface in the upper surface for supporting the back surface of the user's neck and cranium and the sides of the user's head. The pillow includes at least one internal armature that is flexible and bendable such that the pillow can be manipulated into a selected configuration with manual force. The pillow can be configured from a substantially flat configuration and into a substantially “U” shape where left and right edges are in front of the user's face. In the “U” shaped configuration, the user can roll from side to side while the pillow remains in direct contact and rolls uniformly with the user's head maintaining support for both the neck and head and thereby provide a more comfortable rest or sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventor: John S. Abdo
  • Patent number: 8231510
    Abstract: An exercising device includes an elongated tube with a central axis that is filled with a particulate material of a selected weight. The particulate material shifts within the elongated tube to provide flexibility along the length of the tube and wherein the elongated tube compresses when pressure is applied thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Inventor: John S. Abdo
  • Patent number: 7691041
    Abstract: An exercise device includes an upper body rest pivotally attached to a base. A first leg swing is pivotally attached to the base for engaging a first leg of an exerciser to perform a first leg raise. A second leg swing is pivotally attached to the base for engaging a second leg of an exerciser to perform a second leg raise. The upper body rest supports the spinal column and torso of an exerciser when performing the first and second leg raises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Inventor: John S. Abdo
  • Publication number: 20090054213
    Abstract: An exercising device includes flexible main body comprising a leg engaging portion and a torso engaging portion. A flexible gas filled bladder is attached to the flexible main body wherein when an exerciser flexes the main body and compresses the gas within the bladder, the targeted muscles are exercised.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventor: John S. Abdo
  • Patent number: 6248047
    Abstract: An exercise device is disclosed for use in exercising and strengthening abdominal and lower back muscles. The device is easily utilized, can be disassembled and is portable. The device utilizes an elongated resilient spring member, which can be interchanged for varying degrees for resistance. The elongated resilient spring member is demountably affixed to the seat portion of the device. The upper portion of the elongated resilient spring member features has an attached roller pad as an upper body support on one side and a handrail element on the other side. The handrail element is mounted by an adjustable clamp that grips the cross section of the handrail to vary the frictional resistance against the raising and lowering of the handrail. The rotatable hand grips of the handrail are mounted with lock pins for adjustment by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Inventor: John S. Abdo
  • Patent number: 6022303
    Abstract: An abdominal exercise device is disclosed which comprises a base support member assembly upon which the user sits, a vertical resistance and restorative force member assembly mounted on the base support member assembly, and an arm support member. The arm support member positions the body of the user in an upright position. The invented exercise device permits the user to train and strengthen the major and minor muscles of the upper and lower back, to train the frontal portion of the midsection, the abdominals, the obliques to avoid spinal compression and to maintain decompression of the spinal vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Assignee: AB-DO'ER LLC
    Inventor: John S. Abdo
  • Patent number: D639873
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Thane International, Inc.
    Inventor: John S. Abdo