Patents by Inventor Jane M Stevenson

Jane M Stevenson 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).

  • Women's undergarment and compatible overgarment
    Patent number: 6964065
    Abstract: The present invention provides an undergarment, alone or in combination with a compatible overgarment. Also, an embodiment of the present invention includes a bodysuit comprising a torso section and an undergarment section. Undergarments of the present invention comprise a crotch panel for covering a crotch opening. In a closed position, the crotch panel is fixably attached to a back panel and is releasably attached to a front panel. The crotch panel is slidable from front to back which permits bodily waste elimination without the need for disrobing. In the open position, the crotch panel can be secured to the back panel. Methods of facilitating elimination of bodily waste are also provided by the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Inventor: Jane M Stevenson
  • Women's undergarment and compatible overgarment
    Publication number: 20040210990
    Abstract: The present invention provides an undergarment, alone or in combination with a compatible overgarment. Also, an embodiment of the present invention includes a bodysuit comprising a torso section and an undergarment section. Undergarments of the present invention comprise a crotch panel for covering a crotch opening. In a closed position, the crotch panel is fixably attached to a back panel and is releasably attached to a front panel. The crotch panel is slidable from front to back which permits bodily waste elimination without the need for disrobing. In the open position, the crotch panel can be secured to the back panel. Methods of facilitating elimination of bodily waste are also provided by the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventor: Jane M. Stevenson
  • Underpants and coordinated bifurcated overgarment
    Patent number: 5239706
    Abstract: The present invention is for an undergarment which can be used separately or in combination with a bifurcated overgarment. Both the undergarment and the bifurcated overgarment are designed with crotch elements which can be easily opened and closed, allowing body waste elimination without requiring partial disrobing. The undergarment has a slidable crotch panel which moves between a closed position and an open position. The overgarment has a closeable crotch opening which, when worn with the undergarment of the present invention, is aligned with the slidable crotch panel of the undergarment. The overgarment preferably has side openings which allow access to the undergarment so that the undergarment can be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1993
    Inventor: Jane M. Stevenson