Patents by Inventor Joseph J. Makovich

Joseph J. Makovich 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).

  • Lightweight building blocks
    Patent number: 7509779
    Abstract: A building block for construction of a structure, such as house, is provided that is lightweight and portable. The building block has a first or lightweight portion that can be made from a thermally insulative material. The building block also has a second or rigid portion that can be made from a material having a high compressive strength. The first and second portions are affixed to each other to provide a preformed building block with a high compressive strength. The rigid portion can be a number of rigid sheets substantially embedded in the lightweight portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Inventor: Joseph J. Makovich
  • Method and apparatus for injecting medication into a body through a tooth
    Patent number: 4523910
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for introducing medicinal fluids into a living body without puncturing the skin. This is done through a root canal of a tooth. A valve device is inserted in the tooth crown and connects to a reservoir of medicinal fluid in the mouth. Pressure on the reservoir will cause fluid to pass from the reservoir through the valve device and root canal into the body tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1985
    Inventor: Joseph J. Makovich