Patents by Inventor Deborah Hellings

Deborah Hellings 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: 5975079
    Abstract: A disposable anesthesia mask is provided which has a top portion having an aperture, an encompassed side portion and an open bottom portion. Located on the open bottom portion is an inflatable sealing means, which provides a pneumatic seal between the mask and the patients face. The disposable mask is transparent and is located around the nasal bridge. This shape alleviates orbital pressure. Elongated hooks that are attached to the mask by a head strap plate provides the option of affixing a strap to the mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Inventors: Deborah Hellings, Brence Sell
  • Patent number: 5967521
    Abstract: The present invention is an environmentally safe composition of a non-toxic, edible, biodegradable skeet that is used for trap shooting. The skeet of the present invention is designed in such a way that it can be stacked, and to withstand the throwing force of the trap. The skeet is fabricated from a mixture of a binder, water and a filler. The binder is egg, the filler is an edible substance, such as bird seed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Inventor: Deborah Hellings
  • Patent number: 5467998
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an environmentally safe composition of a non-toxic, edible, biodegradable skeet that is used for trap shooting. The skeet of the present invention is designed in such a way that it can be stackable as well as being able to withstand the throwing force of the trap. The skeet is fabricated from a mixture of flour, water, and another edible granular element, such as birdseed. This substance is placed in a mold and is baked to harden. The resulting skeet is one which is easily breakable by a shotgun blasts as well as strong enough to withstand the throwing force of the trap. The design and shape of the skeet of the present invention is such that it possesses an aerodynamic structure which permits the target (skeet) to be projected with considerable speed into the air by the trap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Inventor: Deborah Hellings