Patents by Inventor Annette Carter

Annette Carter 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: 9286440
    Abstract: An emergency response information and supply system, software and method capable of providing audio and/or visual or video instructions as to how to use the medical supplies contained in the kit and location information to emergency professionals. The system is organized so that the medical supplies for different traumas or emergency situations are packaged into individual and separated bags. The user can activate the audio and/or visual or video instructions by pushing at least one button on the unit's console that corresponds to the particular trauma or emergency event. Alternatively, instructions can be activated by removing a bag from the case which automatically begins the instructions. If a victim has sustained multiple injuries and the user has depressed multiple buttons or removed multiple bags, then the device automatically prioritizes the emergency situations and provides instructions on the appropriate emergency response to provide and in the proper order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: RETRAC, INC.
    Inventors: Annette Carter, Paula Wickham, Kirk Dighton, Troy Mundt
  • Patent number: 8647123
    Abstract: The present invention is a first aid emergency supply kit capable of providing audio and/or video instructions to the user as to how to use the medical supplies contained in the kit. The case is organized so that the medical supplies for different traumas are packaged into individual bags. The user can activate the audio and/or video instructions by pushing a button on the unit's console that corresponds to the particular trauma. Alternatively, the instructions can be activated by removing a bag from the case which automatically begins the instructions. If a victim has sustained multiple injuries, and the user has depressed multiple buttons or removed multiple bags, then the device automatically prioritizes the traumas and provides instructions on the multiple traumas in the proper order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Retrac, Inc.
    Inventors: Annette Carter, Paula Wickham, Kirk Dighton, Troy Mundt
  • Patent number: 7744614
    Abstract: Disclosed is a corneal excision or scoring device. In one embodiment, the device includes a stabilizing portion having a first opening adapted to encircle an eye, such that at least a portion of the stabilizing portion engages the conjunctival fornix of the eye when inserted. The device may also include a second opening adapted to receive a cutting portion having a cutter capable of cutting or scoring the eye. In another embodiment, the device includes a stabilizing portion having an interior with a stop and an exterior serrated edge formed from a plurality of teeth. The stabilizing portion becomes inserted in an eye, such that the serrated edge rests on a sclera of the eye. Next, a cutting portion becomes inserted into the stabilizing portion to cut or score the eye, and the stop limits the distance the cutting portion may be inserted. Related methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Krishna Imports, Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert A. Gayheart, Kanu M. Shukla, Archana K. Johnson, legal representative, Annette Carter
  • Publication number: 20080140103
    Abstract: Disclosed is a corneal excision or scoring device. In one embodiment, the device includes a stabilizing portion having a first opening adapted to encircle an eye, such that at least a portion of the stabilizing portion engages the conjunctival formix of the eye when inserted. The device may also include a second opening adapted to receive a cutting portion having a cutter capable of cutting or scoring the eye. In another embodiment, the device includes a stabilizing portion having an interior with a stop and an exterior serrated edge formed from a plurality of teeth. The stabilizing portion becomes inserted in an eye, such that the serrated edge rests on a sclera of the eye. Next, a cutting portion becomes inserted into the stabilizing portion to cut or score the eye, and the stop limits the distance the cutting portion may be inserted. Related methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Robert A. Gayheart, Kanu M. Shukla, Archana K. Johnson, Annette Carter
  • Publication number: 20060287663
    Abstract: Disclosed is a corneal excision or scoring device. In one embodiment, the device includes a stabilizing portion having a first opening adapted to encircle an eye, such that at least a portion of the stabilizing portion engages the conjunctival fornix of the eye when inserted. The device may also include a second opening adapted to receive a cutting portion having a cutter capable of cutting or scoring the eye. In another embodiment, the device includes a stabilizing portion having an interior with a stop and an exterior serrated edge formed from a plurality of teeth. The stabilizing portion becomes inserted in an eye, such that the serrated edge rests on a sclera of the eye. Next, a cutting portion becomes inserted into the stabilizing portion to cut or score the eye, and the stop limits the distance the cutting portion may be inserted. Related methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Gayheart, Kanu Shukla, Archana Johnson, Annette Carter