Patents by Inventor Frank L. Roberts

Frank L. Roberts 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).

  • Therapeutic temperature pack
    Patent number: 4958635
    Abstract: A temperature pack for therapeutic use comprises a sealed envelope of flexible sheet plastic material and a thickened aqueous composition contained within the envelope. At least one major surface of the envelope is embossed with a plurality of small blisters, which substantially increases the ability of the bag to conform to body contours. The sheet plastic material is preferably metallized to reduce undesired heat transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1990
    Assignee: Bio-Support Industries Ltd.
    Inventor: Frank L. Roberts
  • Pillow
    Patent number: 4731890
    Abstract: A pillow adapted for use by nursing mothers comprises a pair of arms forming an L shape. One of the arms is wider than the other, and preferably is less densely filled, so as to form an infant support surface, the other arm functioning as a cushion support for the mother. The free end of the arms may be secured in proximity whereby the pillow assumes a generally rectangular shape, for use as a normal bed pillow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1988
    Assignee: Bio-Support Industries Ltd.
    Inventor: Frank L. Roberts
  • Portable seat
    Patent number: 4630863
    Abstract: An orthopedic seat comprises three portions that are linked together to permit the seat to be folded into a compact package for carrying. The linkage permits the forward portion of the seat to be detached so as to adapt the seat for use with chairs having a small back to front dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1986
    Assignee: Bio-Support Industries Ltd.
    Inventor: Frank L. Roberts
  • Backrest
    Patent number: 4556254
    Abstract: A backrest comprising a moulded shell support having in medial longitudinal section a shallow S shape and in lateral section a shallow concave shape. The support is upholstered by a foam layer and a fabric cover stretched between the lateral margins to assist in delocalizing pressures on the back of a user and assist in ventilating the backrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1985
    Assignee: Bio-Support Industries Limited
    Inventor: Frank L. Roberts
  • Back rest
    Patent number: D268803
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1983
    Inventor: Frank L. Roberts
  • Back rest
    Patent number: D281210
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1985
    Assignee: Bio-Support Industries Ltd
    Inventor: Frank L. Roberts
  • Portable seat
    Patent number: D293170
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1987
    Assignee: Bio-Support Industries Ltd.
    Inventor: Frank L. Roberts
  • Lumbar pad
    Patent number: D311295
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1990
    Assignee: Bio-Support Industries Ltd.
    Inventor: Frank L. Roberts