Patents by Inventor Lea M. Blackwell

Lea M. Blackwell 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: 10299518
    Abstract: A drain support apron (1) having a main panel (2) with a plurality of pockets (9) located thereon that provide storage for one or more drain bulbs (10). The drain apron is preferably worn around a patient's midsection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Inventor: Lea M. Blackwell
  • Publication number: 20180360133
    Abstract: A drain support apron (1) having a main panel (2) with a plurality of pockets (9) located thereon that provide storage for one or more drain bulbs (10). The drain apron is preferably worn around a patient's midsection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: Lea M. Blackwell
  • Publication number: 20180243486
    Abstract: A drain support apron (1) having a main panel (2) with a plurality of pockets (9) located thereon that provide storage for one or more drain bulbs (10). The drain apron is preferably worn around a patient's midsection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventor: Lea M. Blackwell
  • Patent number: 9854851
    Abstract: A thoracic compression bra (1) having an opening located between two portions, a front right portion (2) and a front left portion (3) that are secured together using strap clips (9) that allow pressure being exerted by the bra on a patient to be adjusted. A compression band (24) is located around a circumference of the bra along the lower edge (34) of the bra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Inventor: Lea M. Blackwell
  • Publication number: 20170202274
    Abstract: A thoracic compression bra (1) having an opening located between two portions, a front right portion (2) and a front left portion (3) that are secured together using strap clips (9) that allow pressure being exerted by the bra on a patient to be adjusted. A compression band (24) is located around a circumference of the bra along the lower edge (34) of the bra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventor: Lea M. Blackwell
  • Patent number: 9578902
    Abstract: A post-operative compression bra (1) having an opening located between two portions, a front right portion (2) and a front left portion (3) that are secured together using strap clips (9) that allow pressure being exerted by the bra on a patient to be adjusted. Rounded notches (19) are located on an upper edge (17) of a right side portion (12) and a left side portion (13) to prevent the side portions from coming into contact with a patient's lymph nodes. The side portions and a rear portion (20) may also be partially constructed out of a mesh material to allow for air flow to the skin. A drain apron (30) provides storage for drain bulbs (32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Inventor: Lea M. Blackwell
  • Publication number: 20160066624
    Abstract: A post-operative compression bra (1) having an opening located between two portions, a front right portion (2) and a front left portion (3) that are secured together using strap clips (9) that allow pressure being exerted by the bra on a patient to be adjusted. Rounded notches (19) are located on an upper edge (17) of a right side portion (12) and a left side portion (13) to prevent the side portions from coming into contact with a patient's lymph nodes. The side portions and a rear portion (20) may also be partially constructed out of a mesh material to allow for air flow to the skin. A drain apron (30) provides storage for drain bulbs (32).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventor: Lea M. Blackwell
  • Patent number: 9277773
    Abstract: A post-operative compression bra (1) having an opening located between two portions, a front right portion (2) and a front left portion (3) that are secured together using strap clips (9) that allow pressure being exerted by the bra on a patient to be adjusted. Rounded notches (19) are located on an upper edge (17) of a right side portion (12) and a left side portion (13) to prevent the side portions from coming into contact with a patient's lymph nodes. The side portions and a rear portion (20) may also be partially constructed out of a mesh material to allow for air flow to the skin. A drain apron (30) provides storage for drain bulbs (32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventor: Lea M. Blackwell
  • Publication number: 20140302748
    Abstract: A post-operative compression bra (1) having an opening located between two portions, a front right portion (2) and a front left portion (3) that are secured together using strap clips (9) that allow pressure being exerted by the bra on a patient to be adjusted. Rounded notches (19) are located on an upper edge (17) of a right side portion (12) and a left side portion (13) to prevent the side portions from coming into contact with a patient's lymph nodes. The side portions and a rear portion (20) may also be partially constructed out of a mesh material to allow for air flow to the skin. A drain apron (30) provides storage for drain bulbs (32).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventor: Lea M. Blackwell
  • Patent number: 8790154
    Abstract: A post-operative compression bra (1) having an opening located between two portions, a front right portion (2) and a front left portion (3) that are secured together using strap clips (9) that allow pressure being exerted by the bra on a patient to be adjusted. Rounded notches (19) are located on an upper edge (17) of a right side portion (12) and a left side portion (13) to prevent the side portions from coming into contact with a patient's lymph nodes. The side portions and a rear portion (20) may also be partially constructed out of a mesh material to allow for air flow to the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: Lea M. Blackwell
  • Publication number: 20130115852
    Abstract: A post-operative compression bra (1) having an opening located between two portions, a front right portion (2) and a front left portion (3) that are secured together using strap clips (9) that allow pressure being exerted by the bra on a patient to be adjusted. Rounded notches (19) are located on an upper edge (17) of a right side portion (12) and a left side portion (13) to prevent the side portions from coming into contact with a patient's lymph nodes. The side portions and a rear portion (20) may also be partially constructed out of a mesh material to allow for air flow to the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventor: Lea M. Blackwell