Patents by Inventor Evelyn S. Joiner

Evelyn S. Joiner 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).

  • Drain closure
    Patent number: 5784725
    Abstract: A removable drain closure disclosed has a rigid closure body, a flexible sealing member on one face of the support body and flexible legs connected to the sealing member that support the body for flow past the closure in a first position and move inside a drain to a sealed second position. If the closure is inverted the legs also support the support body to allow for drainage through the drain outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Inventor: Evelyn S. Joiner
  • Skin conditioning preparation having a pH above 7, method and method of making
    Patent number: 5037648
    Abstract: A skin conditioning composition in the form of a lotion applied to the skin has bicarbonate ions in an emollient carrier and pH in excess of 7.0. The composition is formed by the combining of a diluent with thickener/stabilizer and a hemectant with a fat agent and emulsifier which brings the pH to 7.0 and above 7.0 to which is added an aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate. A quantity of mineral oil which serves as an emollient is a preferred addition to the final mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1991
    Inventor: Evelyn S. Joiner