Patents by Inventor Pamela J. Zelbst

Pamela J. Zelbst 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).

  • Front leaning rest platforms and use thereof
    Patent number: 10682545
    Abstract: A device configured to assist the performance of upper body exercises by a subject includes a base, the base comprising a cut-out having a shape complementary with a portion of a support member and a platform, couplable to the base, wherein the platform has a cut-out having a shape complementary with a portion of the support member. When the platform is coupled to the base, the cut-out on the platform aligns with the cut-out on the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Sam Houston State University
    Inventors: Pamela J. Zelbst, Tara Troianello, Scott Golightly
  • FRONT LEANING REST PLATFORMS AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180250547
    Abstract: A device configured to assist the performance of upper body exercises by a subject includes a base, the base comprising a cut-out having a shape complementary with a portion of a support member and a platform, couplable to the base, wherein the platform has a cut-out having a shape complementary with a portion of the support member. When the platform is coupled to the base, the cut-out on the platform aligns with the cut-out on the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Pamela J. Zelbst, Tara Troianello, Scott Golightly
  • Personal hygiene assist device
    Patent number: 10028566
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a personal hygiene assist system may assist an impaired user in using deodorant. The system may include a container comprising an opening on an upper first side, opposite to a lower second side. The opening may include a substantially oblong shape configured to hold at least a lower portion of a deodorant case. The lower portion of the deodorant case may include an activation mechanism which upon rotation exposes additional deodorant positioned in the deodorant case. In some embodiments, the system may include a handle coupled to a third side coupling the first and second sides. In some embodiments, the system may include an engaging mechanism positioned in the container and coupled to the handle. When the handle is rotated the engaging mechanism may engage and rotate the activation mechanism of the deodorant exposing additional deodorant positioned in the deodorant case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Sam Houston State University
    Inventors: Pamela J. Zelbst, Scott Golightly, Devin McCullough, Maureen Reynolds
  • PERSONAL HYGIENE ASSIST DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170202340
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a personal hygiene assist system may assist an impaired user in using deodorant. The system may include a container comprising an opening on an upper first side, opposite to a lower second side. The opening may include a substantially oblong shape configured to hold at least a lower portion of a deodorant case. The lower portion of the deodorant case may include an activation mechanism which upon rotation exposes additional deodorant positioned in the deodorant case. In some embodiments, the system may include a handle coupled to a third side coupling the first and second sides. In some embodiments, the system may include an engaging mechanism positioned in the container and coupled to the handle. When the handle is rotated the engaging mechanism may engage and rotate the activation mechanism of the deodorant exposing additional deodorant positioned in the deodorant case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Pamela J. Zelbst, Scott Golightly, Devin McCullough, Maureen Reynolds