Patents by Inventor Elayne P. McClaine

Elayne P. McClaine 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: 6615844
    Abstract: A self-analysis hair density measuring device comprises a housing body with a calibrated gauge element movably affixed to one side of the housing body. There are at least two or preferably three movable pronged tines extending from within the proximal end of said housing body with a gear or pivot mechanism disposed within the housing body that operatively connects the tines with the gauge. There is also a flexible, handle extending from the distal end of the housing body that is numerically calibrated with a flexible, tapered distal tip. Using a minor, the tines may be used to measure the width of one's part which, over time, may indicate whether the part is widening or narrowing and thereby is directly indicative of the rate of hair loss and/or regrowth. The flexible handle is wrapped around the user's ponytail or mane and is directly indicative of hair density.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Pharmacia & Upjohn
    Inventor: Elayne P. McClaine
  • Publication number: 20030062057
    Abstract: A self-analysis hair density measuring device comprises a housing body with a calibrated gauge element movably affixed to one side of said housing body. There are at least two or preferably three movable pronged tines extending from within the proximal end of said housing body with a gear or pivot mechanism disposed within said housing body that operatively connects said tines with said gauge. There is also a flexible, handle extending from the distal end of said housing body that is numerically calibrated with a flexible, tapered distal tip. Using a minor, the tines may be used to measure the width of one's part which, over time, may indicate whether the part is widening or narrowing and thereby is directly indicative of the rate of hair loss and/or re-growth. The flexible handle is wrapped around the user's ponytail or mane and is directly indicative of hair density.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventor: Elayne P. McClaine
  • Patent number: 6253771
    Abstract: A comb-like device is useful in the measurement of hair thickness and density in order to determine the extent and/or degree of hair loss or thinning as well as hair regeneration if undergoing treatment therefore. The comb section or teeth are modified into a plurality of different sized tines for measuring hair depth and thickness while the handle is tapered and calibrated for measuring any increase or decrease in the size of the individual's part. The handle is further modified through the incorporation of a magnifying glass for visual inspection of the individual's hair and scalp. The device is primarily designed for women.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventor: Elayne P. McClaine