Patents by Inventor Arthur D. Raynie

Arthur D. Raynie 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).

  • Biodegradable urine collection device
    Patent number: 5662630
    Abstract: A urine collection device, including a biodegradable bag for storage of the urine therein and a biodegradable engagement member for engaging the genitals of the user, the biodegradable bag having within the bag a means to disperse the urine received from the biodegradable engagement member into the interior of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Assignee: Peapod Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Arthur D. Raynie
  • Arm, hand and wrist exercising device
    Patent number: 5569124
    Abstract: An exercise device comprising a housing with walls, a lever rod with a spring attached to one end, a movable fulcrum and a second end for attaching a device to couple the second end with the hand or arm of the user. Movement of the hand or arm will be transmitted through the movable fulcrum to the spring to provide resistance against which to exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Assignee: Mediflex Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur D. Raynie, David L. Robertson
  • Dream state teaching machine
    Patent number: 5551879
    Abstract: A device for enhancing lucidity in the dream state of an individual. The device includes electronic circuitry incorporated into a headband for the user to wear while sleeping. The circuitry includes a detector for fitting adjacent to the eye of the sleeping individual, for detecting Rapid Eye Movement (REM), which occurs during the dream state. The detector emits a signal that is evaluated by additional circuitry to determine whether or not REM sleep is occurring. If REM sleep is occurring, a signal is generated to operate a recorded, which typically plays prerecorded messages through the headphones engaging the ear of the sleeping individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Dream Weaver J.V.
    Inventors: Arthur D. Raynie, Raul G. Rodriguez, Gary L. Forister, Alexander B. Crawford
  • Arm, hand and wrist exercising device
    Patent number: 5380259
    Abstract: An exercise device comprising a housing with walls, a lever rod with a spring attached to one end, a movable fulcrum and a second end for attaching a device to couple the second end with the hand or arm of the user. Movement of the hand or arm will be transmitted through the movable fulcrum to the spring to provide resistance against which to exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Assignee: Mediflex Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Robertson, Arthur D. Raynie