Patents by Inventor Lisa Pietracatella

Lisa Pietracatella 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: 11160399
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide a neck pillow with storage capability. In embodiments, the neck pillow can open to reveal internal compartments, suitable for storage of small personal items. In this way, the neck pillow can also serve as a carrying mechanism as well as functioning as a traditional neck pillow. In this way, one can carry the neck pillow and personal items conveniently. This makes neck pillows of disclosed embodiments convenient for a variety of activities such as relaxing at the beach, concerts, movies, sporting events, and anywhere else where sitting for prolonged periods may occur. Further, the neck pillow may have a pocket to receive a heating and/or cooling pack to be used in conjunction with an individual who has suffered a head or neck injury. Here, the neck pillow may be utilized to promote proper body alignment and provide therapeutic relief.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Inventor: Lisa Pietracatella
  • Publication number: 20200318304
    Abstract: An extendable and flexible snow thrower includes a handle, an extendable section, and an end section. A power unit is also integrated into one of the components of the snow thrower. The power unit includes a rechargeable battery. The snow thrower also includes the handle which is composed of an ergonomic shape and material that aids in comfortable use. In addition, the expendable section is flexible for directional disposal of snow or ice. Furthermore, the end section includes a rotary brush with a heating element. Heat from the heating element is radiated through metallic protrusion(s) situated in between bristle(s). The radiated heat may aid in loosening the snow or ice from an operational surface. The loosened snow or ice is routed through the end section for disposal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventor: Lisa Pietracatella
  • Publication number: 20190231100
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide a neck pillow with storage capability. In embodiments, the neck pillow can open to reveal internal compartments, suitable for storage of small personal items. In this way, the neck pillow can also serve as a carrying mechanism as well as functioning as a traditional neck pillow. In this way, one can carry the neck pillow and personal items conveniently. This makes neck pillows of disclosed embodiments convenient for a variety of activities such as relaxing at the beach, concerts, movies, sporting events, and anywhere else where sitting for prolonged periods may occur. Further, the neck pillow may have a pocket to receive a heating and/or cooling pack to be used in conjunction with an individual who has suffered a head or neck injury. Here, the neck pillow may be utilized to promote proper body alignment and provide therapeutic relief.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventor: Lisa Pietracatella