Patents by Inventor Patricia Perry

Patricia Perry 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: 8419698
    Abstract: A guard is provided for intercepting urine discharging from an infant such as during diaper change, bathing or clothing change. The guard is configured to attach to a changing mat or diaper without attachment to the infant and lie over the groin of the infant to receive any urine being discharged from the infant. A shield portion of the guard is configured to cover the groin of the infant while elongated ends are releasably attached to the changing mat or diaper. The guard is formed from a completely washable or disposable material. The guard includes sheathed elastic that allows the elongated ends to stretch around and over the midsection of the baby to accommodate various sizes of infants. Various completely enclosable fastening end structures with optional removability may be used to allow attachment to the changing mat or diaper, while adjustable and/or removable side pads may be provided for infant comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Inventor: Patricia A. Perry
  • Publication number: 20090018515
    Abstract: A guard is provided for intercepting, catching and/or receiving urine discharging from an infant such as during diaper change, bathing or clothing change of the infant. The guard is configured, adapted and/or operable to attach to a changing mat or diaper without attachment to the infant and lie over the groin of the infant, and/or to lie over the infant without any attachment, to receive any urine being discharged from the infant. A shield or shield portion of the guard is configured to cover the groin of the infant while elongated ends are releasably attached to the changing mat or diaper. The guard is formed from a completely washable or disposable material. The guard includes sheathed elastic that allows the elongated ends to stretch around and over the midsection of the baby to accommodate various sizes of infants. The shield and elongated ends are formed integral with one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventor: Patricia A. Perry
  • Patent number: 4651427
    Abstract: A device for measuring crotch-to-waist length especially useful for clothing patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1987
    Assignee: Butterick Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Patricia Perry
  • Patent number: 4524522
    Abstract: A fitting curve and ruler is provided to aid in the measuring and marking of patterns and fabric for the making of clothing at home. The ruler is formed as a one-piece flat panel having straight and curved edges. The upper edge has reverse curves, to mark curved lines, and the lower edge is a straight edge having metric and inch rule markings. The panel has cut-out pattern symbols and three series of slots which permit markings to be made. A first series of slots is parallel to the straight edge, a second series of slots is parallel to the curved edge, and a third series of slots is perpendicular to the straight edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1985
    Assignee: Butterick Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Patricia Perry