Patents by Inventor Vonda Strong

Vonda Strong 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).

  • Publication number: 20060265903
    Abstract: A cushioned foot pad configured to adhere to the bottom surface of an individual's foot without the use of straps, ties, or other securing devices the might otherwise engage with the toes and toenails of the individual during use. The cushioned foot pad may be configured to accommodate a variety of different foot shapes and sizes in a unitary design through the use of detachable pad portions. The cushioned foot pad is relatively inexpensive to manufacture and may be stored in bulk without consuming undo space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventor: Vonda Strong
  • Patent number: 7004627
    Abstract: A barrier and cushioning apparatus for use with a digital dental x-ray detection sensor or conventional film packet. The apparatus provides an improved degree of comfort and protection for a patient while at the same time avoiding contamination of the sensor. The barrier and cushioning apparatus may be configured in a number of different ways to accommodate various sensor holders, baskets, and other devices used in conjunction with the digital sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventor: Vonda Strong
  • Publication number: 20050259791
    Abstract: A barrier and cushioning apparatus for use with a digital dental x-ray detection sensor or conventional film packet. The apparatus provides an improved degree of comfort and protection for a patient while at the same time avoiding contamination of the sensor. The barrier and cushioning apparatus may be configured in a number of different ways to accommodate various sensor holders, baskets, and other devices used in conjunction with the digital sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Vonda Strong
  • Patent number: 5636406
    Abstract: A self-adhering lotion application pad is described for adhesive attachment to a human hand along the palmar side thereof, covering the palm, fingers, and thumb against contact by lotion. The pad includes a flexible applicator pad body having a lotion applicator surface and an opposed adhesive surface. The pad is generally like a human hand shaped, along a marginal edge surface that defines a finger section, at least one thumb section, and a truncated palm section. An adhesive is provided on the adhesive surface for releasably securing the applicator pad to the hand, covering the palmar sides of the fingers, thumb and palm. A liner is provided, covering the adhesive until separated to expose the adhesive for contact with the user's hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Inventor: Vonda Strong
  • Patent number: 4805201
    Abstract: Padding for a radiographic film packet may be formed of a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate and supplied as a portion of the film packet or as a pad for attachment to an existing film packet. The pad extends along an edge surface on the film packet to relieve discomfort and to facilitate positioning of the pad and film packet within the patient's mouth for accurate exposure to X-rays. The side of the packet opposite the pad is allowed to remain unpadded for the following reasons; to avoid increasing the overall packet dimensions, to facilitate relatively free access to the film contents of the packet, and to enable the film packet to fit into film holders that are currently used for film placement. The padded film packet is especially useful in periapical films where it is especially desirable to expose root areas and adjacent tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1989
    Inventor: Vonda Strong-Grainger
  • Patent number: 4626216
    Abstract: Padding for a radiographic film packet may be formed of a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate and supplied as a portion of the film packet or as a pad for attachment to an existing film packet. The pad extends along an edge surface on the film packet to relieve discomfort and to facilitate positioning of the pad and film packet within the patient's mouth for accurate exposure to X-rays. The side of the packet opposite the pad is allowed to remain unpadded for the following reasons; to avoid increasing the overall packet dimensions, to facilitate relatively free access to the film contents of the packet, and to enable the film packet to fit into film holders that are currently used for film placement. The padded film packet is especially useful in periapical films where it is especially desirable to expose root areas and adjacent tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1986
    Inventor: Vonda Strong-Grainger