Patents by Inventor Audrey Contente

Audrey Contente 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: 20070278265
    Abstract: A system for carrying and securing portable devices such as cellular phones, pagers, personal digital assistant (PDA) organizers, IPODĀ® devices, CD players, radios, digital cameras, keys, utensils or tools on a person, bicycle or vehicle. In particular, an ergonomic system for carrying and securing portable electronic devices such as cellular phones, pagers, personal digital assistant (PDA) organizers, IPODĀ® devices, CD players, radios, digital cameras and the like on a person in a manner that reduces stress on the human body and that prevents the device from being lost or dropped. The system allows a person to carry one or more portable devices that are secured against loss or damage, while the carrier's hands are free for other activities. The portable devices are maintained in proximity to the person's body, allowing unencumbered access to the device when desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventor: Audrey Contente
  • Patent number: 6796973
    Abstract: A vaginal discharge collection device is formed of an elastomeric rim and a flexible film reservoir. The rim may have a generally rectangular cross section and forms a collection space for collecting vaginal discharge. The reservoir may be collapsible so as to be substantially enclosed within the rim when the device is being used. Advantageously, the rim and the reservoir are arranged such that compressing diametrically opposed portions of the rim toward each other causes a leading portion of the rim to dip downwardly to facilitate insertion of the device. The device is ergonomically constructed so as to be convenient to use, comfortable to wear internally, and reliable. A system for reliably, comfortably and conveniently introducing agents, including drugs and other substances, into the vaginal canal is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Instead, Inc.
    Inventors: Audrey Contente, Bruce F. Ross, Richard C. Potter
  • Publication number: 20030153809
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for providing males with the means to enlarge and enhance the size and shape of their penis without the use of drugs or medicaments, natural or herbal formulas and to further provide males with a means of solving and correcting the problem of a small or misshapen penis and to help the male to overcome the negative psychological and sexual impacts of same, as well as to provide a means to treat female sexual dysfunction (FSD) and female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD) when engaging in sexual contact and sexual intercourse directly as a result of the increased penetration and stimulation from the device which will enhance and increase the ability of females who experience FSD and FSAD as well as all other women to achieve increased sexual arousal, orgasm and total sexual satisfaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Audrey Contente
  • Publication number: 20020020500
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a device having a first elastomeric portion and a second elastomeric portion, the second elastomeric portion being formed into a nonplanar shape, i.e., a vaginal discharge collection device that is formed of an elastomeric rim and a flexible film reservoir, including the steps of loading a rim into a carrier plate, laying film over the rim, heat sealing the film to the rim, preheating the rim and film, drawing the film into a chamber by creating a vacuum to form the collector, and removing the collector from the carrier plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: Audrey Contente, Wendell W. Guthrie, Randy S. Wills
  • Patent number: 6264638
    Abstract: A device is provided for reliably, comfortably and conveniently introducing agents, including drugs and other substances, into the vaginal canal. A discharge collection device is also disclosed. The disclosed devices may be formed of an elastomeric rim and a flexible film. The rim may have a non-circular cross section. The film may be collapsible into a low profile insertion configuration. The devices may be disposable, and may be constructed so as to be convenient to use, comfortable to wear internally, and reliable. Preferably, the devices are formed of thermoplastic material that softens in response to body temperature to provide improved comfort and handling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Ultrafem, Inc.
    Inventor: Audrey Contente
  • Patent number: 6241846
    Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a device having a first elastomeric portion and a second elastomeric portion, the second elastomeric portion being formed into a non-planar shape, i.e., a vaginal discharge collection device that is formed of an elastomeric rim and a flexible film reservoir. The apparatus includes a loading station for loading a rim into a carrier plate, a heat seal station for laying and forming a film over the rim, a preheating station for preheating the rim and film, a forming station for drawing the film into a chamber by creating a vacuum to form the collector, and an unloading station for removing the collector from the carrier plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Ultrafem, Inc.
    Inventors: Audrey Contente, Wendell W. Guthrie, Randy S. Wills
  • Patent number: 5295984
    Abstract: A vaginal discharge collection device is formed of an elastomeric rim and a flexible film reservoir. The rim may have a generally rectangular cross section and forms a collection space for collecting vaginal discharge. The reservoir may be collapsible so as to be substantially enclosed within the rim when the device is being used. Advantageously, the rim and the reservoir are arranged such that compressing diametrically opposed portions of the rim toward each other causes a leading portion of the rim to dip downwardly to facilitate insertion of the device. The device is ergonomically constructed so as to be convenient to use, comfortable to wear internally, and reliable. A system for reliably, comfortably and conveniently introducing agents, including drugs and other substances, into the vaginal canal is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: Ultrafem, Inc.
    Inventors: Audrey Contente, Bruce F. Rose, Richard C. Potter