Patents by Inventor Kenneth Luco

Kenneth Luco 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: 10383759
    Abstract: A retainer with a block extending downwards from an otherwise generally flat surface is disclosed. The block corresponds to a region of one or more of the cuspids or pre-molars. A side block or other device on the upper retainer also abuts a wing or other abutment device of a lower retainer, causing the lower jaw to be pushed forward relative to the upper jaw and resting position (regular organic closing position) of the upper and lower jaw together. Thus, the upper teeth are pushed forward and a space is created between the teeth behind the (lower) block preventing an apnea during sleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Inventor: Kenneth Luco
  • Publication number: 20170087003
    Abstract: A retainer with a block extending downwards from an otherwise generally flat surface is disclosed. The block corresponds to a region of one or more of the cuspids or pre-molars. A side block or other device on the upper retainer also abuts a wing or other abutment device of a lower retainer, causing the lower jaw to be pushed forward relative to the upper jaw and resting position (regular organic closing position) of the upper and lower jaw together. Thus, the upper teeth are pushed forward and a space is created between the teeth behind the (lower) block preventing an apnea during sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventor: Kenneth Luco
  • Patent number: 9545332
    Abstract: A retainer with a block extending downwards from an otherwise generally flat surface is disclosed. The block corresponds to a region of one or more of the cuspids or pre-molars. A side block or other device on the upper retainer also abuts a wing or other abutment device of a lower retainer, causing the lower jaw to be pushed forward relative to the upper jaw and resting position (regular organic closing position) of the upper and lower jaw together. Thus, the upper teeth are pushed forward and a space is created between the teeth behind the (lower) block preventing an apnea during sleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Inventor: Kenneth Luco
  • Publication number: 20160015556
    Abstract: A retainer with a block extending downwards from an otherwise generally flat surface is disclosed. The block corresponds to a region of one or more of the cuspids or pre-molars. A side block or other device on the upper retainer also abuts a wing or other abutment device of a lower retainer, causing the lower jaw to be pushed forward relative to the upper jaw and resting position (regular organic closing position) of the upper and lower jaw together. Thus, the upper teeth are pushed forward and a space is created between the teeth behind the (lower) block preventing an apnea during sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: Kenneth Luco
  • Publication number: 20140076332
    Abstract: A sleep apnea device having top and bottom trays, as well as a method of use thereof, is disclosed herein. Each tray is adapted to be retained on respective top and bottom teeth, the bottom tray having two flanges extending upwards from a generally planar side of the bottom tray, opposite a side which abuts the teeth. As such, when worn, the flanges extend toward the top tray. The top tray has corresponding flat regions on each side thereof which cut into the outside (relative to the teeth) plane of the tray. The flanges thus abut such flat regions on the outer side of the upper tray, pushing the lower tray and, therefore, lower teeth and tongue forward. A wearer may then sleep wearing the trays, prevent obstruction of the airways by the tongue during sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventor: Kenneth Luco
  • Patent number: D713040
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Luco Hybrid Osa Applaince Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth Luco
  • Patent number: D731660
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: LUCO HYBRID OSA APPLIANCE INC.
    Inventor: Kenneth Luco
  • Patent number: D759824
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Inventor: Kenneth Luco