Patents by Inventor Carol J. Topaz

Carol J. Topaz 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).

  • Carrying sling for a person
    Patent number: 8214950
    Abstract: The present invention provides a carrying sling for a person including a flexible sheet, and an elongate flexible member secured in first, second, third and fourth locations to the sheet, the first and second locations defining a first leg loop there between, the first and third locations defining a second leg loop there between, the fourth location defining a torso support, the second and fourth locations defining a first handle there between for lifting the sheet, and the third and fourth locations defining a second handle there between for lifting the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventors: Peter A. Topaz, Carol J. Topaz, Stephen R. Topaz
  • Carrying sling for a person
    Publication number: 20120018466
    Abstract: The present invention provides a carrying sling for a person including a flexible sheet, and an elongate flexible member secured in first, second, third and fourth locations to the sheet, the first and second locations defining a first leg loop there between, the first and third locations defining a second leg loop there between, the fourth location defining a torso support, the second and fourth locations defining a first handle there between for lifting the sheet, and the third and fourth locations defining a second handle there between for lifting the sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: Peter A. Topaz, Carol J. Topaz, Stephen R. Topaz