Patents by Inventor Jim Howlett

Jim Howlett 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: 7513894
    Abstract: The collection bag of the invention is used to capture body fluids/waste material throughout the complete process as an enema is being administered, eliminating contamination of the patient, bed, linens, and floor as well as the caregiver and others that administer the enema. This bag can be administered to patients that are recovering from bariatric surgery, are in a long term care facility, hospital, home, or special unit caring for spinal cord injuries, or head injuries. It can be used with patients who are in a comatose condition whereby hip flexion, weight bearing, or transferring to a bedside commode is impossible. This collection bag captures waste for laboratory testing and other lab work and is marked with warning indicia. The bag fits any age patient, male or female.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Inventor: Jim Howlett
  • Publication number: 20060189957
    Abstract: The collection bag of the invention is used to capture body fluids/waste material throughout the complete process as an enema is being administered, eliminating contamination of the patient, bed, linens, and floor as well as the caregiver and others that administer the enema. This bag can be administered to patients that are recovering from bariatric surgery, are in a long term care facility, hospital, home, or special unit caring for spinal cord injuries, or head injuries. It can be used with patients who are in a comatose condition whereby hip flexion, weight bearing, or transferring to a bedside commode is impossible. This collection bag captures waste for laboratory testing and other lab work and is marked with warning indicia. The bag fits any age patient, male or female.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventor: Jim Howlett
  • Publication number: 20050027266
    Abstract: The E.B.F. Bag will capture the body fluids/waste material throughout the complete process as the enema is administered, eliminating contamination of the patient, bed, linens, and floor as well as the caregiver and others that administer the enema. This bag can be administered to patients that are in a long term care facility, hospital, home, or special unit caring for spinal cord injuries, or head injuries. It can be used with patients who are in a comatose condition whereby hip flexion, weight bearing, or transferring to a bedside commode is impossible. This Bag will capture the waste for the lab for testing and other lab work and it is marked “Biohazard Waste Material”. The Bag fits any age of patient, male or female.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2004
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Inventor: Jim Howlett