Patents by Inventor Barbara E. Temple

Barbara E. Temple 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).

  • Modular medical-bed mattress with underlying bed pan
    Patent number: 6523198
    Abstract: A mattress system includes a mattress unit having a plurality of self-contained mattress modules supported on a frame unit that is accommodated on an electric bed unit. The mattress modules are interchangeable, removable and replaceable whereby a bed can be customized for the particular needs of a patient and can also be changed as required for patient care and comfort. Also included in the mattress system is a bedpan, located beneath the central mattress modules. The bedpan can be utilized by removing the center mattress module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Inventor: Barbara E. Temple