Patents by Inventor Rolf Hinz

Rolf Hinz 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: 7144416
    Abstract: Described is a sucking device with a sucking body as well as a shaft, whereby the sucking body is equipped with a recess extending in longitudinal direction of the sucking device. Said sucking device is designed in such manner that the recess, seen in longitudinal section, terminates essentially flat toward the anterior free end of the sucking body. The recess preferably extends essentially over the entire length of the sucking body. In sectional view, the shaft preferably presents an angulated shape. From a jaw-orthopedic aspect, this sucking device proves itself as particularly beneficial, whereby it simultaneously stimulates the baby/small child to uniform sucking and/or serves for position of repose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Novatex GmbH
    Inventors: Hans Struckmeier, Armin Struckmeier, Rolf Hinz, Rolf Brockhaus
  • Publication number: 20030181947
    Abstract: Described is a sucking device with a sucking body as well as a shaft, whereby the sucking body is equipped with a recess extending in longitudinal direction of the sucking device. Said sucking device is designed in such manner that the recess, seen in longitudinal section, terminates essentially flat toward the anterior free end of the sucking body. The recess preferably extends essentially over the entire length of the sucking body. In sectional view, the shaft preferably presents an angulated shape. From a jaw-orthopedic aspect, this sucking device proves itself as particularly beneficial, whereby it simultaneously stimulates the baby/small child to uniform sucking and/or serves for position of repose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Hans Struckmeier, Armin Struckmeier, Rolf Hinz, Rolf Brockhaus
  • Patent number: 4179811
    Abstract: A frontal mouth plate is more sharply curved in its middle than at its ends so as to accommodate normal teeth position and provide prophylactic effects to infants. A holding ring is provided on the plate which is separable for cleaning purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1975
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1979
    Inventor: Rolf Hinz
  • Patent number: D554760
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Novatex GmbH
    Inventors: Rolf Brockhaus, Hans Struckmeier, Armin Struckmeier, Rolf Hinz