Patents by Inventor Barbara J. Hall

Barbara J. Hall 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).

  • Instrument for cleaning tonsils
    Patent number: 6475172
    Abstract: A tonsil cleansing tool for removing a spot of debris and build up from a tonsillar pit on a tonsil comprises an elongate shaft having a loop shaped element attached to one end and a presser element having an opening therethrough attached to the other end. The method of using the tonsil cleaning tool includes: identifying the spot of debris and build up on the tonsil; applying pressure to a surface of the tonsil in close proximity to the spot for dislodging the debris and build up from the tonsillar pit; and removing the debris or build up from the surface of the tonsil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Inventor: Barbara J. Hall
  • Gift pillow
    Patent number: D476184
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Barbara J. Hall