Patents Examined by G Hale
  • Back support device with surgical area protection
    Patent number: 6588020
    Abstract: A portable back support device for providing vertebrae decompression support and therapeutic heating and/or cooling while preventing pressure against an incision or injured portion of the back. The support device can be made adjustable to fit different size persons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: The Idea People LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth G. Stewart, III, Thomas Sweeney
  • Coat with attached combined optional hood, collar, and/or scarf
    Patent number: 5920906
    Abstract: A coat is provided having a neck aperture. A pair of buttons is mounted on a top of the coat on diametrically opposed sides of the neck aperture. An auxiliary garment is stitchedly coupled to a rear peripheral edge of the neck aperture and defines a pair of lateral ends having slits formed therein for releasably coupling with the buttons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Inventor: Barbara Good