Patents by Inventor Frederic M. Curtiss

Frederic M. Curtiss 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: 5778887
    Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention includes a rigid member for supporting a person's body, two rigid extensions which extend outwardly from the rigid member and a forehead support member which is coupled to the two extensions. The rigid member preferably includes a contoured padding to comfortably support the person's abdomen, chest and neck areas, and a recessed padded portion to support a person's chin. The forehead support member is preferably formed of a flexible strap or rigid pad and is longitudinally adjustable along the length of the rigid extensions. The apparatus is positioned on a bed such that the rigid extensions are cantilevered from the head of the bed. The person then rests his or her abdomen, chest, and neck onto the contoured padding of the rigid member, chin into the padded recessed portion and forehead onto the forehead support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Inventor: Frederic M. Curtiss