ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 6 -- United States Patent no. 12,752,156, issued on Oct. 6.
"Individualized lung trainers and associated methods" was invented by Frank Acosta (Miami) and William Rose (Miami).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Lung, diaphragm and surrounding muscles/areas of the anatomy instrument training devices using regulators, tubes, check valves and water redirection channels to improve durability and sanitary functions of the devices, including low-cost disposable alternatives using balloons in place of actual and virtual weighted inserts, including specific methods of training designed for musicians, athletes and other persons that train their lungs."
The patent was filed on Feb. 24...