Patents by Inventor Ginger E. Lowery

Ginger E. Lowery 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).

  • Surgical suction instrument
    Patent number: 8518014
    Abstract: A surgical suction instrument is provided that is flexible enough to bend in any direction creating a custom shaped suction device. The surgical suction device reduces surgeon fatigue and is rigid enough for use as a retractor. The surgical suction device preferably has the exit suction port below the handle to create a more ergonomic device and reduce user fatigue during surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Inventors: Thomas M. Fassuliotis, Ginger E. Lowery, John D. Witzigreuter
  • Toy washer and disinfector device
    Patent number: 5979472
    Abstract: A toy washing and disinfecting device for washing and disinfecting a variety of toys, particularly at locations such as doctors waiting rooms and child care facilities where large numbers of children can come in contact with the toys. To increase the likelihood of use, the toy washing and disinfector device functions automatically in the manner of a dishwasher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Inventors: Ginger E. Lowery, Thomas M. Fassuliotis
  • Catheter cot
    Patent number: 5980507
    Abstract: A catheter cot 10 and method for collecting urine that has leaked around the periphery of an inflatable balloon 102 on a catheter tube 100 in a patient's urinary tract 200. The catheter cot 10 includes a layer of absorbent material 25 that is wrapped around the periphery of the intermediate portion 105 of the catheter tube 100 and secured thereto by a plurality of adhesive strips 30.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Inventors: Thomas M. Fassuliotis, Ginger E. Lowery