Patents by Inventor Patricia H. W. Henegar

Patricia H. W. Henegar 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).

  • Integral refuse disposal system
    Patent number: 7080418
    Abstract: A refuse disposal system is formed integrally with a wheelchair. A foam pad is positioned on a rigid seat of a wheelchair; the foam pad and rigid seat are each provided with openings in registration with each other. An annular cartridge of compressed disposable tubing is positioned within an annular well formed in the bottom surface of the foam pad. The disposable tubing extends from the annular cartridge upward over the flange of the pad and downward through the opening in the rigid seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Inventor: Patricia H. W. Henegar
  • Bed having an integral refuse disposal system
    Patent number: 6931684
    Abstract: A bed is provided with a mattress having a removable insert, the insert incorporates an opening therein to receive a seat. The seat includes a flange contacting the top surface of the removable insert. An annular cartridge of compressed disposable tubing is positioned within an annular well formed in the bottom surface of the removable insert. The disposable tubing extends from the annular cartridge upward over the flange of the seat and downward through the opening in the mattress insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventor: Patricia H. W. Henegar