Patents by Inventor Matthew Cohara

Matthew Cohara 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: 9955807
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable drinking cup that limits the risk of aspiration by retaining a neutral neck position or by permitting a patient to tuck their chin while drinking. The adjustable drinking cup has a continuous wall formed by an exterior and interior surface that extends between a top and bottom end. The continuous wall forms a top and bottom opening. A plunger is received within the bottom opening. During use the patient fills the adjustable drinking cup with a liquid and after a predetermined amount of liquid is consumed the plunger is pressed upwards to raise the liquid to a predetermined position near the top opening. This is repeated each time a predetermined amount of liquid is consumed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Inventor: Matthew Cohara
  • Publication number: 20170318992
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable drinking cup that limits the risk of aspiration by retaining a neutral neck position or by permitting a patient to tuck their chin while drinking. The adjustable drinking cup has a continuous wall formed by an exterior and interior surface that extends between a top and bottom end. The continuous wall forms a top and bottom opening. A plunger is received within the bottom opening. During use the patient fills the adjustable drinking cup with a liquid and after a predetermined amount of liquid is consumed the plunger is pressed upwards to raise the liquid to a predetermined position near the top opening. This is repeated each time a predetermined amount of liquid is consumed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: Matthew Cohara