Patents by Inventor Catherine Brooks

Catherine Brooks 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).

  • Patent number: 11491041
    Abstract: A support assembly (100) for supporting a transverse incision site (420) of a user (101) includes an assembly body (106) and a first assembly arm (102). The assembly body (106) is configured to encircle an abdomen (107) and at least one leg (311) of the user (101). The assembly body (106) includes a pelvic support layer (214) that is configured to provide a transverse supportive force to the transverse incision site (420) of the user (101). The first assembly arm (102) is coupled to the pelvic support layer (214). The first assembly arm (102) extends anteriorly from the assembly body (106). The first assembly arm (102) is configured to extend from a groin region (109) of the user (101) and secure to the assembly body (106) to adjust the transverse supportive force to the transverse incision site (420) at the peri-pelvic area (421).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Inventor: Catherine Brooks
  • Publication number: 20220296405
    Abstract: A support assembly (100) for supporting a transverse incision site (420) of a user (101) includes an assembly body (106) and a first assembly arm (102). The assembly body (106) is configured to encircle an abdomen (107) and at least one leg (311) of the user (101). The assembly body (106) includes a pelvic support layer (214) that is configured to provide a transverse supportive force to the transverse incision site (420) of the user (101). The first assembly arm (102) is coupled to the pelvic support layer (214). The first assembly arm (102) extends anteriorly from the assembly body (106). The first assembly arm (102) is configured to extend from a groin region (109) of the user (101) and secure to the assembly body (106) to adjust the transverse supportive force to the transverse incision site (420) at the peri-pelvic area (421).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventor: Catherine Brooks
  • Patent number: 11304455
    Abstract: A support assembly (100) for supporting a transverse incision site (420) of a user (101) includes an assembly body (106) and a first assembly arm (102). The assembly body (106) is configured to encircle an abdomen (107) of the user (101). The assembly body (106) includes a pelvic support layer (214) that is configured to provide a transverse supportive force to the transverse incision site (420) of the user (101). The first assembly arm (102) is coupled to the pelvic support layer (214). The first assembly arm (102) is configured to adjust the transverse supportive force relative to the user (101). The first assembly arm (102) has a first arm end (403) that is detachably fastenable to the assembly body (106). The first arm end (403) includes a first arm fastener (304) that detachably fastens the first assembly arm (102).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Inventor: Catherine Brooks
  • Patent number: 7934507
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a modified woman's undergarment that includes a peri-pubic light compression panel allowing for compression at the incision site and a treatment dressing means for exposing the wound to a medicament. The combination of light compression and treatment with applicable medicament functions to minimize the formation of scars following cesarean section incisions performed in the lower transverse uterine or peri-pubic area. Considering the long phase of wound healing, this design flexibility allows for the use of the garment under a variety of street clothes. Unlike a girdle or abdominal support device, the crux of the invention does not require heavy or high abdominal support, although for those applications requiring girdle-type support, the invention could also be fabricated in a style that allows abdominal support along with the focused incision peri-pubic compression and incision care.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Inventor: Catherine Brooks
  • Publication number: 20070077860
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a modified woman's undergarment that includes a peri-pubic light compression panel allowing for compression at the incision site and a treatment dressing means for exposing the wound to a medicament. The combination of light compression and treatment with applicable medicament functions to minimize the formation of scars following cesarean section incisions performed in the lower transverse uterine or peri-pubic area. The undergarment is not limited in style and can include various styles such as a bikini, thong, low-rise, support style, full or high cut undergarment. Considering the long phase of wound healing, this design flexibility allows for the use of the garment under a variety of street clothes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventor: Catherine Brooks
  • Patent number: 6012843
    Abstract: Apparatus for holding plastic bags includes a fabric tube having an open top and an open bottom of reduced diameter, and a loop for hanging the fabric tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Inventors: Catherine Brooks, Robert L. Jones