Patents by Inventor Kathleen Gant

Kathleen Gant 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).

  • Publication number: 20150214992
    Abstract: An electronic device cover provides a slot that allows a hand to orient the electronic device to a desired angle. The cover includes a housing for at least partially enclosing the electronic device. The housing includes an inner surface for engaging the electronic device. An outer surface provides protection to the electronic device. The outer surface joins with a slot from a rear end of the cover. The slot is configured to be operable to allow at least part of a hand to at least partially enter. The hand positions parallel between the slot and the outer surface. A snug fit allows for enhanced control and grip of the electronic device. The hand turns to orient the electronic device to a desired angle for operating and viewing. The hand turns to reorient the electronic device to a horizontal position for better viewing of videos. The slot uses accordion seams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Nicholas J.S. Gant, Kathleen Gant
  • Publication number: 20140166504
    Abstract: An electronic device cover provides a slot that allows a hand to orient the electronic device to a desired angle. The cover includes a housing for at least partially enclosing the electronic device. The housing includes an inner surface for engaging the electronic device. An outer surface provides protection to the electronic device. The outer surface joins with a slot from a rear end of the cover. The slot is configured to be operable to allow at least part of a hand to at least partially enter. The hand positions parallel between the slot and the outer surface. A snug fit allows for enhanced control and grip of the electronic device. The hand turns to orient the electronic device to a desired angle for operating and viewing. The hand turns to reorient the electronic device to a horizontal position for better viewing of videos.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Nicholas J.S. Gant, Kathleen Gant
  • Patent number: 6688766
    Abstract: A dental roentgenogram film cover and method for improving the comfort of the roentgenogram are disclosed. Specifically, there is a soft porous foam envelope which eliminates patient discomfort. Uniquely, the foam envelope is coated with a flavoring material which improves patient comfort and the foam envelope can be used for multiple x-ray procedures on the same patient, thereby decreasing the cost of the procedure. The method of this invention involves placing the x-ray film into the cover. Positioning the film and cover within the mouth of a dental patient. Exposing the x-ray film to an external x-ray source. Removing the film and cover from within the mouth of a dental patient. Removing the cover from the film and reusing the cover on other x-ray film procedures as needed for the same patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventors: Joe S. Gant, Kathleen Gant
  • Patent number: 6371133
    Abstract: Embodied in the flexile forms of both an endless-loop and as a linear-tape, a unique tooth flossing device for cleaning away bacteria between the teeth is set forth. Comprised of a nontoxic extrusion-molded thermo-plastic polyurethane having particular properties of excellent elasticity, almost film-like guage of thickness, and a natural random surface-texture serving to aid the flossing procedure. In use, a FLOSS-LOOP™ is simply held in the user's thumb-&-forefinger of both hands, so as to pre-stretch “thin” that portion to be slid vertically between the teeth. The exceptionally high stretched tensile-strength of this device enables it to endure the duress of insertion between the teeth, yet once interposed interstitially adjacent the gum-line, the release of excess tension upon the tensioned segment of the loop enables it to resume it's natural thickness-guage of approximately 0.325 mm(0.0128-inch).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Loops, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Kathleen Gant
  • Publication number: 20010055366
    Abstract: A dental roentgenogram film cover and method for improving the comfort of the roentgenogram are disclosed. One skilled in the art will appreciate the advantages of the roentgenographic film cover. Specifically, there is a soft porous foam envelope which eliminates patient discomfort. Uniquely, the foam envelope is coated with a flavoring material which improves patient comfort and the foam envelope can be used for multiple x-ray procedures on the same patient, thereby decreasing the cost of the procedure. The method of this invention involves placing the x-ray film into the cover. Positioning the film and cover within the mouth of a dental patient. Exposing the x-ray film to an external x-ray source. Removing the film and cover from within the mouth of a dental patient, Removing the cover from the film and reusing the cover on other x-ray film procedures as needed for the same patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventors: Joe S. Gant, Kathleen Gant