Patents by Inventor Norma J. Smith

Norma J. Smith 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).

  • Adjustable bathtub/shower seat and associated use thereof
    Patent number: 10660480
    Abstract: The adjustable bathtub/shower seat includes a support and a backrest pivotally attached thereto, a base attached to the support, and a controller in communication with the support, the backrest, and the base. Advantageously, the base is selectively raised and lowered along a vertical path. Advantageously, the backrest is selectively pivoted about a horizontal fulcrum axis and along an arcuate path, wherein the horizontal fulcrum axis is registered orthogonal to the vertical path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Inventors: Audrey C. Askins, Norma J. Smith
  • Fecal impaction remover
    Patent number: 4243037
    Abstract: A device for breaking up impacted fecal from the rectum comprising an outer hollow tube having an opening at one end for introducing an enema solution into the tube cavity and having an opening at the other end for allowing the enema solution to pass from the tube cavity into the rectum, and a plunger assembly shaped to slidingly fit in the tube cavity and having prongs attached at one end which can be used to digitally break up the impacted fecal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1981
    Inventor: Norma J. Smith