Patents by Inventor Ryan Bruss

Ryan Bruss 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).

  • Publication number: 20260191677
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided that includes a top tray configured to conform to upper teeth, having a curved shape adapted to fit tooth and mouth contours and a recessed rear section with reduced thickness and length, terminating before posterior molars to minimize soft tissue contact. The apparatus comprises a bottom tray configured to conform to lower teeth, having a curved shape and asymmetrical inner ridge higher than the outer ridge to position the lower jaw forward. The apparatus comprises a top position adjuster attached to the top tray's underside, featuring a gap enabling vertical movement relative to a bottom position adjuster and an interlocking hook engaging with the top tray recess for detachable connection. The apparatus comprises the bottom position adjuster attached to the bottom tray's topside, featuring a protrusion within the gap limiting vertical movement and an interlocking hook engaging with the bottom tray recess for detachable connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2025
    Publication date: July 9, 2026
    Inventor: Ryan Bruss
  • Patent number: 11357662
    Abstract: A method, system, apparatus, and/or device for adjusting a mandible of a user. The method, system, apparatus, and/or device may include: a top tray configured to be inserted into a mouth of a user to form around upper teeth of the user; a top position adjuster attached to a bottom portion of the top tray: a bottom tray configured to be inserted into the mouth of the user to form around lower teeth of the user; and a bottom position adjuster attached to a top portion of the bottom tray, where the top position adjuster and the bottom position adjuster are adjustable to move the top position adjuster or the bottom position adjuster laterally or longitudinally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Inventor: Ryan Bruss
  • Publication number: 20200222228
    Abstract: A method, system, apparatus, and/or device for adjusting a mandible of a user. The method, system, apparatus, and/or device may include: a top tray configured to be inserted into a mouth of a user to form around upper teeth of the user; a top position adjuster attached to a bottom portion of the top tray: a bottom tray configured to be inserted into the mouth of the user to form around lower teeth of the user; and a bottom position adjuster attached to a top portion of the bottom tray, where the top position adjuster and the bottom position adjuster are adjustable to move the top position adjuster or the bottom position adjuster laterally or longitudinally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventor: Ryan Bruss
  • Patent number: 8550055
    Abstract: A control system includes an engine mode transition module that initiates a deactivated mode to deactivate at least one cylinder. A scheduling module schedules a command to disable a spark plug at least one engine cycle after a command to disable a fuel injector for the at least one cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Inventors: Eric B. Ferch, Anthony L. Marks, Ryan Bruss, Ronald M. Wozniak, Eloy Martinez, Jon C Wasberg
  • Publication number: 20110220068
    Abstract: A control system includes an engine mode transition module that initiates a deactivated mode to deactivate at least one cylinder. A scheduling module schedules a command to disable a spark plug at least one engine cycle after a command to disable a fuel injector for the at least one cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Eric B. Ferch, Anthony L. Marks, Ryan Bruss, Ronald M. Wozniak, Eloy Martinez, Jon C. Wasberg
  • Patent number: D888249
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Inventor: Ryan Bruss
  • Patent number: D1095222
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2025
    Inventor: Ryan Bruss