Patents by Inventor Mary Dean

Mary Dean 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: 7867172
    Abstract: A combination toothbrush and peak flow meter system for increasing the compliance of peak flow measurements in children and adults with asthma. The combination toothbrush and peak flow meter system includes a peak flow meter and a toothbrush head connected to an end of the peak flow meter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Inventors: Dingane Baruti, Mary A. Dean
  • Publication number: 20090260635
    Abstract: A specially designed face mask is provided which provides an impenetrable barrier between the wearer and noxious odors. Manufactured of any suitable material, such as durable, disposable paper, fabric, woven or felted material, for example, the fragrance face mask of the present invention is essentially rectangular in shape. The mask provides fragrance to block unwanted odors alone or in combination with anti-bacterial, anti-microbial or anti-fungal agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventor: Mary Dean
  • Publication number: 20060047219
    Abstract: A cervical biopsy system for improving the quality and efficiency of cervical biopsies. The cervical biopsy system includes an elongated housing with a handle attached to one end, a punch attached to an opposite end of the housing, a retrieval blade movably positioned within the punch for severing a biopsy tissue, and a trigger member mechanically connected to the retrieval blade for manipulating the retrieval blade within the punch. The punch is inserted into the inner wall of the uterine cervix for cutting around a uniform piece of biopsy tissue. The retrieval blade is manipulated to sever the biopsy tissue from the uterine cervix and the user is able to withdraw the biopsy tissue for medical testing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventors: Dingane Baruti, Mary Dean