Patents by Inventor Tracy Nasca

Tracy Nasca 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: 6913019
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pillow for use by a patient during sleep, where the patient must wear a facially oriented medical device, such as a positive air pressure system. The invention provides a uniquely shaped pillow having recesses sized to allow the facially oriented medical device to be worn while the patient sleeps on his or her side, the device cantilevered over the recess and away from the pillow while the patient's head is supported by the patient's forehead, chin. A semi-rigid side panel and a resilient filler material provides sufficient support to prevent the facially oriented medical device from touching the horizontal surface upon which the pillow rests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Inventors: Mary Elizabeth Johns, Tracy Nasca
  • Publication number: 20030217412
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pillow for use by a patient during sleep, where the patient must wear a facially oriented medical device, such as a positive air pressure system. The invention provides a uniquely shaped pillow having recesses sized to allow the facially oriented medical device to be worn while the patient sleeps on his or her side, the device cantilevered over the recess and away from the pillow while the patient's head is supported by the patient's forehead, chin. A semi-rigid side panel and a resilient filler material provides sufficient support to prevent the facially oriented medical device from touching the horizontal surface upon which the pillow rests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: Mary Elizabeth Johns, Tracy Nasca