Patents by Inventor Joseph S. Pongratz

Joseph S. Pongratz 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: 20170143528
    Abstract: An embodiment can include a pectus carinatum device for providing an adjustable compressive force to a subject's sternal protrusion. A pectus carinatum device can extend around a subject's torso, and chest cavity and apply a dynamic compressive pressure directly to a subject's sternal protrusion. A pectus carinatum device can include a strap removably attached to a clasp, a cinching device, a compression plate, and a protective padding. A cinching device and compression plate can apply a dynamic compressive force to a subject's sternal protrusion. A strap applies tension around a subject's torso, but allows the subject to freely move, and breath while keeping a constant dynamic compressive force on a subject's sternal protrusion. A protective padding can be removably attached to a compression plate, and an enclosure can be configured to surround a strap and to receive anti-migration, and antimicrobial material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventor: Joseph S. Pongratz