Patents by Inventor Dianne J. Pollard

Dianne J. Pollard 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).

  • Bumper sheet
    Patent number: 4873734
    Abstract: A bumper sheet includes an array of pockets in which relatively soft yet form-retaining inserts (such as foam plastic cylinders or inflatable bladders) are removably fitted to define a bumper area enclosing a sleeping or rest area within the confines of a crib, bed rails or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1989
    Inventor: Dianne J. Pollard
  • Child holder
    Patent number: 4871210
    Abstract: A child holder includes a halter which incorporates crotch, abdomen and shoulder straps and is readily adjusted to fit seat backs of different sizes and to accommodate children of different sizes, and an integral, separate or separable booster seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1989
    Inventors: Cynthia R. Alexander, Dianne J. Pollard
  • Retainer sheet
    Patent number: 4754509
    Abstract: A retainer sheet includes an array of pockets in which cylindrically shaped foam members are removably inserted to define a retainer structure enclosing a sleeping area. The foam units can be removed for laundering and can be positioned in abutting relationship to form a self-locking configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1988
    Inventor: Dianne J. Pollard
  • Retainer sheet
    Patent number: 4607402
    Abstract: A retainer sheet includes an array of pockets in which cylindrically shaped foam members are removably inserted to define a retainer structure enclosing a sleeping area. The foam units an be removed for laundering and can be positioned in abutting relationship to form a self-locking configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1986
    Inventor: Dianne J. Pollard