Patents by Inventor Sergio Renteria

Sergio Renteria 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: 4329997
    Abstract: Compression and elevation apparatus particularly designed for use by an athlete immediately after sustaining a soft-tissue injury, and which also may be used during subsequent treatment of the injury. The apparatus comprises a substantially rectangular tank having a pair of apertures on opposed, parallel sides thereof, one aperture being positioned higher than the other. A waterproof, flexible tubing, such as rubber, is connected between the apertures and is adapted to receive the injured arm or leg. Immediately after sustaining an injury, the user inserts his injured limb through the tube and the tank is filled with a mixture of water and ice, which results in immediate cold compression on the injured limb while being maintained in an elevated position. During subsequent treatment, the tank may be filled with hot water to provide heat treatment for the limb, or two tanks, one having hot water and one having cold water, may be used for contrast therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1982
    Inventors: H. Donn de Yampert, Sergio Renteria