Patents by Inventor Janice A. McPherson

Janice A. McPherson 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).

  • Patent number: 7199700
    Abstract: Breathing reminder device and method of using the device. The device is housed in a case sized and adapted to be worn discreetly under the clothing of a user. The case holds a microprocessor, a tactile alarm, and batteries, which power the microprocessor and the tactile alarm. The device is devoid of any display or control mechanism other than a single “On/Off”switch. The novel device and method can include activating a vibratory sequence every selected time period. The vibratory sequence can include an approximately 4 second continuous vibration followed by an approximately 8 second pause followed by another approximately 4 second vibration. Every approximately 15 minutes the vibratory sequence is automatically repeated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: McPherson Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Janice A. McPherson, Joel N. McPherson