Patents by Inventor Heather Gillis

Heather Gillis 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).

  • COMPRESSION APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20070282233
    Abstract: A compression apparatus is a foot cuff having an inner and outer layer with an inflatable member disposed therein. The inflatable member is attached to the inner or outer layer of the foot cuff by a variety of methods that leave it free to move with respect to the unattached layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Ann Meyer, Kristin Watson, Heather Gillis, Mark Vess, Malcolm Bock
  • COMPRESSION APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20070260162
    Abstract: A compression apparatus is a foot cuff having an inner and outer layer with an inflatable member disposed therein. The inflatable member is attached to the inner or outer layer of the foot cuff by a variety of methods that leave it free to move with respect to the unattached layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Ann Meyer, Kristin Watson, Heather Gillis, Mark Vess, Malcolm Bock
  • Compression apparatus
    Patent number: 7282038
    Abstract: A compression apparatus including an expandable body configured for disposal about a foot. A strap extends from the body. The strap is configured for disposal about the foot adjacent an ankle. The strap has a first layer configured to engage an outer surface of the foot adjacent the ankle, a second layer and a third cushion layer disposed therebetween. The body may include a metatarsal portion. The first layer and the second layer may be configured to provide a barrier to the third cushion layer. The first layer may be configured to prevent engagement of the third cushion layer with the outer surface of the foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Heather Gillis, Kristin Watson
  • Compression apparatus
    Publication number: 20050187499
    Abstract: A compression apparatus including an expandable body configured for disposal about a foot. A strap extends from the body. The strap is configured for disposal about the foot adjacent an ankle. The strap has a first layer configured to engage an outer surface of the foot adjacent the ankle, a second layer and a third cushion layer disposed therebetween. The body may include a metatarsal portion. The first layer and the second layer may be configured to provide a barrier to the third cushion layer. The first layer may be configured to prevent engagement of the third cushion layer with the outer surface of the foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: Heather Gillis, Kristin Watson
  • Compression sleeve
    Patent number: D517695
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group IP
    Inventors: Heather Gillis, Kevin Hardage, Kristin Watson