Patents by Inventor Edie C. Armstrong

Edie C. Armstrong 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: 6754924
    Abstract: A maternity support system, comprising a first element and a second element connected to the first element. The first element and the second element are positioned and arranged with respect to each other for a maternity support use, such as supporting an expectant mother's body during pregnancy, supporting a caregiver feeding an infant, supporting an infant during feeding, and supporting an infant learning to sit. The elements may either be integrally formed as a unitary pad, or may be removably attached to each other using a connector, such as VELCRO hook and loop fasteners, for example. In a preferred embodiment, the elements comprise pillow covers adapted for receiving a conventional bed pillow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Inventors: Judy A. Brady, Edie C. Armstrong
  • Patent number: 5871456
    Abstract: A device for correcting flat, inverted or retracting human nipples includes a tube having a piston inserted into one end and a removable, reversible tip attached to the other end. The tip is constructed from a flexible clear or semi-clear material. The tip is configurable by reversing its position to fit particular nipple sizes and/or to perform particular functions. Suction pressure is applied to evert the nipple by pulling the piston out of the tube. A method of using the device is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Inventors: Edie C. Armstrong, Judy A. Brady