Patents by Inventor Roberta Gomes

Roberta Gomes 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: 7614402
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a simulated cigarette for use as a smoking cessation aid comprising a cylindrical member having a predetermined size and shape and a filter member formed at one end of the cylindrical member. The filter member has a predetermined size and shape capable of being comfortably held between a user's lips. An opening is formed within the end of the filter member that is held between the user's lips. A hollow portion is formed within at least the filter member. Flavoring, such as peppermint or spearmint, is placed within the hollow portion. Upon the application of pressure to the filter member, the flavoring is dispersed through the opening of the filter member and into the user's mouth to aid in the reduction of the user's urge for a cigarette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventor: Roberta Gomes
  • Publication number: 20060196515
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a simulated cigarette for use as a smoking cessation aid comprising a cylindrical member having a predetermined size and shape and a filter member formed at one end of the cylindrical member. The filter member has a predetermined size and shape capable of being comfortably held between a user's lips. An opening is formed within the end of the filter member that is held between the user's lips. A hollow portion is formed within at least the filter member. Flavoring, such as peppermint or spearmint, is placed within the hollow portion. Upon the application of pressure to the filter member, the flavoring is dispersed through the opening of the filter member and into the user's mouth to aid in the reduction of the user's urge for a cigarette.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventor: Roberta Gomes