Patents by Inventor Kathleen Austin

Kathleen Austin 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: 9153107
    Abstract: An alarming device including: a power module, a trigger module, a heat module, a noise module, and a visual module. The trigger module is configured to detect an emergency and trigger an event. The heat module is functionally in communication with the power module and the trigger module and configured to project heat when triggered by the trigger module. The noise module is functionally in communication with the power module and the trigger module and configured to project sound when triggered by the trigger module. The visual module is functionally in communication with the power module and the trigger module and configured to project light when triggered by the trigger module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Inventor: Kathleen A. Austin
  • Publication number: 20100060466
    Abstract: An alarming device including: a power module, a trigger module, a heat module, a noise module, and a visual module. The trigger module is configured to detect an emergency and trigger an event. The heat module is functionally in communication with the power module and the trigger module and configured to project heat when triggered by the trigger module. The noise module is functionally in communication with the power module and the trigger module and configured to project sound when triggered by the trigger module. The visual module is functionally in communication with the power module and the trigger module and configured to project light when triggered by the trigger module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: Kathleen A. Austin
  • Publication number: 20070196823
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the detection, diagnosis and treatment of BVDV and other viruses are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas Hansen, Kathleen Austin, Alberto van Olphen, Lea Rempel
  • Patent number: 6954942
    Abstract: An integrated baby bottle holder, bib, and pillow to aid infant care givers in conveniently and comfortably feeding suckling infants in any number of environments. A bib contains a central pocket for insertion of a soft pillow, and a baby bottle holder attachment portion. The bib is made of a soft structural material for reducing irritation and discomfort of the baby during feeding. The bib contains neck straps, made of soft structural material, which may be connected or disconnected with a hook and loop type fastener. The central pocket within the bib may be accessed from a side portion of the bib and may be sealed with snaps. The pillow is constructed of a very soft structural fabric with sponge like fill material for supporting a baby's head. The baby bottle holder attachment portion of the bib may be located at a central frontal location of the bib and may be made of a hook and loop type fastener for securing a baby bottle holder to the bib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Inventor: Kathleen Austin
  • Publication number: 20040216208
    Abstract: An integrated baby bottle holder, bib, and pillow to aid infant care givers in conveniently and comfortably feeding suckling infants in any number of environments. A bib contains a central pocket for insertion of a soft pillow, and a baby bottle holder attachment portion. The bib is made of a soft structural material for reducing irritation and discomfort of the baby during feeding. The bib contains neck straps, made of soft structural material, which may be connected or disconnected with a Velcro type fastener. The central pocket within the bib may be accessed from a side portion of the bib and may be sealed with snaps. The pillow is constructed of a very soft structural fabric with sponge like fill material for supporting a baby's head. The baby bottle holder attachment portion of the bib may be located at a central frontal location of the bib and may be made of a Velcro type fastener for securing a baby bottle holder to the bib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Kathleen Austin
  • Patent number: 6745399
    Abstract: An integrated baby bottle holder, bib, and pillow to aid infant care givers in conveniently and comfortably feeding suckling infants in any number of environments. A bib contains a central pocket for insertion of a soft pillow, and a baby bottle holder attachment portion. The bib is made of a soft structural material for reducing irritation and discomfort of the baby during feeding. The bib contains neck straps, made of a soft structural material, which may be connected or disconnected with a velcro type fastener. The central pocket within the bib may be accessed from a side portion of the bib and may be sealed with snaps. The pillow is constructed of a very soft structural fabric with sponge like fill material for supporting a baby's head. The baby bottle holder attachment portion of the bib may be located at a central frontal location of the bib and may be made of a velcro type fastener for securing a baby bottle holder to the bib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: Kathleen Austin
  • Patent number: 6719138
    Abstract: A cover device for covering a baby bottle. The device includes a cloth bottle cover that has a closed bottom end and an open top end. A pocket is disposed on the cloth bottle cover. An audible signal generator is provided that is placed in the pocket of the cloth bottle cover. The audible signal generator creates an audible signal when press-activated. The bottle cover with the audible signal generator is advanced over a baby bottle. The bottle cover provides a medium by which a child can better grasp the bottle. Furthermore, the bottle cover insulates the bottle and absorbs drips from the bottle. The audible signal generator is activated when a child presses against the cover above the audible signal generator. As such, the use of the present invention adds visual and audible interest to a baby bottle as well as making the bottle easier to hold and use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventors: Kathleen Austin, Jeffrey R Austin, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20030024840
    Abstract: A cover device for covering a baby bottle. The device includes a cloth bottle cover that has a closed bottom end and an open top end. A pocket is disposed on the cloth bottle cover. An audible signal generator is provided that is placed in the pocket of the cloth bottle cover. The audible signal generator creates an audible signal when press-activated. The bottle cover with the audible signal generator is advanced over a baby bottle. The bottle cover provides a medium by which a child can better grasp the bottle. Furthermore, the bottle cover insulates the bottle and absorbs drips from the bottle. The audible signal generator is activated when a child presses against the cover above the audible signal generator. As such, the use of the present invention adds visual and audible interest to a baby bottle as well as making the bottle easier to hold and use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Kathleen A. Austin, Jeffrey R. Austin
  • Patent number: 5389740
    Abstract: A new and improved safety cover for electrical outlets for enclosing an electrical wall outlet for minimizing personal injury due to electric shock and alternatively additionally for providing a tamper-proof device to prevent unauthorized connection or interruption of electrical power to an appliance, the safety cover for electrical outlets comprising a box of electrical nonconducting material fixedly connected to a wall having an electrical wall outlet such that the electrical outlet is surrounded by the box while being accessible within the box, the box additionally having a hinged cover thereon whereby the electrical outlet may be fully enclosed when the cover is closed, the box further having a plurality of notches therethrough wherethrough electrical line cords may removedly extend when the box cover is closed, the box also having a latch whereby the cover is snapidly releasedly retained in the closed position whereby the electrical outlet and plugs connected thereto are fully enclosed to prevent electri
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Inventor: Kathleen A. Austin