Patents by Inventor Tara Jean Dugan

Tara Jean Dugan 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: 6986163
    Abstract: A modified towel for use while bathing, lifting and drying babies, where the towel wraps around the caregivers body and remains there securely. It is constructed of absorbent fabric and shaped like a tapered rectangle or elongated trapezoid, with a slit near the tapered end. The tapered end of the towel wrap drapes over one shoulder and is secured in the hip region by pulling either corner through the slit. The wrap is worn while bathing an infant, and is easily transferred from adult caregiver to baby for drying when the bath is done.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Inventor: Tara Jean Dugan
  • Publication number: 20030079267
    Abstract: A modified towel for use while bathing, lifting and drying babies, where the towel wraps around the caregivers body and remains there securely. It is constructed of absorbent fabric and shaped like a tapered rectangle or elongated trapezoid, with a slit near the tapered end. The tapered end of the towel wrap drapes over one shoulder and is secured in the hip region by pulling either corner through the slit. The wrap is worn while bathing an infant, and is easily transferred from adult caregiver to baby for drying when the bath is done.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Tara Jean Dugan