Patents by Inventor James Lee Hale

James Lee Hale 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).

  • Publication number: 20020053107
    Abstract: The invention consists of an inflatable toilet seat shaped tube that is vulcanized to a nylon (or similar material) partial bed sheet. The sheet has two ropes or cords on each side to attach to the bed frame to keep the tube centered on the bed. A hose connects the toilet seat tube to a compressed air reservoir. A valve on the reservoir allows compressed air to inflate the tube raising the patient about 4 or 5 inches (the height of a bed pan). The bed pan can then be placed under the patient through the open end of the tube. After the bed pan is removed, the compressed air valve can be actuated to deflate the tube to a flat configuration. This invention will greatly reduce the pain and suffering of patients. This mechanical process replaces a manual process thereby reducing back strain and fatigue for nurses and caregivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Inventor: James Lee Hale