Patents by Inventor Grady L Whitlaw

Grady L Whitlaw 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).

  • Dressing aid
    Patent number: 8091748
    Abstract: A device to assist physically challenged individuals to don outer, lower-body clothing or simultaneously don undergarments and pants or a skirt. The device comprises a cord to which at least one pair of grips is attached at either end. The grips are attached to a garment and the cord pulled to move the garments over the legs, hips, and ultimately to the waist. In one configuration, the cord is passed through a hand piece which allows locking the cord, freeing free one or both hands to fasten buttons of zippers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventor: Grady L Whitlaw
  • Dressing aid
    Publication number: 20110315724
    Abstract: A dressing aid to assist individuals with limited lower back and/or knee flexibility don under and outer garments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventor: Grady L. Whitlaw
  • Dressing aid
    Publication number: 20090039118
    Abstract: A device to assist physically challenged individuals to don outer, lower-body clothing or simultaneously don undergarments and pants or a skirt. The device comprises a cord to which at least one pair of grips is attached at either end. The grips are attached to a garment and the cord pulled to move the garments over the legs, hips, and ultimately to the waist. In one configuration, the cord is passed through a hand piece which allows locking the cord, freeing free one or both hands to fasten buttons of zippers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventor: Grady L. Whitlaw