Patents by Inventor Heather Lee Alvarez

Heather Lee Alvarez 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).

  • Buttonhole tool
    Patent number: 11109885
    Abstract: Some implementations provide a tool that includes a gripping portion that includes a first substantially flat surface and a second substantially flat surface arranged substantially parallel to the first surface and coupled to the first surface by at least one side surface, wherein the gripping portion is shaped and sized such that a user can hold the gripping portion between a thumb and forefinger of the user; and a prying portion that includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and a shaft portion connecting the first end portion and the second end portion, wherein the first end portion is shaped and sized for the user holding the gripping portion to pry scab tissue away from a patient's skin and the second end portion is coupled to the gripping portion at the at least one side surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Inventor: Heather Lee Alvarez
  • BUTTONHOLE TOOL
    Publication number: 20190076165
    Abstract: Some implementations provide a tool that includes a gripping portion that includes a first substantially flat surface and a second substantially flat surface arranged substantially parallel to the first surface and coupled to the first surface by at least one side surface, wherein the gripping portion is shaped and sized such that a user can hold the gripping portion between a thumb and forefinger of the user; and a prying portion that includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and a shaft portion connecting the first end portion and the second end portion, wherein the first end portion is shaped and sized for the user holding the gripping portion to pry scab tissue away from a patient's skin and the second end portion is coupled to the gripping portion at the at least one side surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventor: Heather Lee Alvarez
  • Buttonhole tool
    Patent number: 10123818
    Abstract: Some implementations provide a tool that includes a gripping portion that includes a first substantially flat surface and a second substantially flat surface arranged substantially parallel to the first surface and coupled to the first surface by at least one side surface, wherein the gripping portion is shaped and sized such that a user can hold the gripping portion between a thumb and forefinger of the user; and a prying portion that includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and a shaft portion connecting the first end portion and the second end portion, wherein the first end portion is shaped and sized for the user holding the gripping portion to pry scab tissue away from a patient's skin and the second end portion is coupled to the gripping portion at the at least one side surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Inventor: Heather Lee Alvarez
  • BUTTONHOLE TOOL
    Publication number: 20150196747
    Abstract: Some implementations provide a tool that includes a gripping portion that includes a first substantially flat surface and a second substantially flat surface arranged substantially parallel to the first surface and coupled to the first surface by at least one side surface, wherein the gripping portion is shaped and sized such that a user can hold the gripping portion between a thumb and forefinger of the user; and a prying portion that includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and a shaft portion connecting the first end portion and the second end portion, wherein the first end portion is shaped and sized for the user holding the gripping portion to pry scab tissue away from a patient's skin and the second end portion is coupled to the gripping portion at the at least one side surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventor: Heather Lee Alvarez
  • Door brite night light
    Publication number: 20040008508
    Abstract: The Door Brite Night Light is a visual aid to assist one in locating a door handle in the darkness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventor: Heather Lee Alvarez