Patents by Inventor Joan White

Joan White 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: 9283137
    Abstract: A push luggage assembly with a luggage bag and walker. The walker has a collapsible framework, wherein the walker has a first frame element, a second frame element and a flexible support panel that extends between the first frame element and the second frame element. The walker has folding leg elements that extend from the frame elements. Both the frame elements and the leg elements are supported by wheels. Travel bags are provided that are sized to attach to the walker. The travel bags engage the linkages that extend between the frame elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Inventor: Joan White
  • Patent number: 8602185
    Abstract: A combined luggage bag and walker assembly having side frame elements. Forward wheels are affixed to the bottom each of the side frame elements. Handles are coupled to the top end of the side frame elements. Two leg elements are pivotably connected to the side frame elements at pivot connections. The leg elements are free to rotate about the pivot connections between a closed configuration and an open configuration. Linkages lock the leg elements into their open configuration. Rearward wheels are coupled to each of the leg elements proximate its free end. A luggage bag is attached between the side frame elements. A confined area exists behind the luggage bag. The confined area is defined by the luggage bag in front and the leg elements on either side. A person needing the assistance of a walker stands and walks in the confined area while grasping the handles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Inventor: Joan White
  • Publication number: 20080233245
    Abstract: Novel, advantageous oral compositions formulated to affect any one or combination of the following: reduce physical and mental fatigue, enhance activity, improve recovery from activity, promote muscle performance, increase energy substrates, contribute to improved antioxidant defenses (i.e., reduce oxidative stress or lipid peroxidation, conserve anti-oxidants in the sera), enhance mood, assist in preventing primary and secondary diseases associated with fatigue and muscle atrophy associated with inactivity, improve nervous system (i.e., neuronal) and musculoskeletal (i.e., increase skeletal muscle protein synthesis, increase satellite cells) health, and contribute to improvements in overall health. The compositions of the subject invention are preferably used as a replacement for a snack or meal in cases of hunger or fatigue for individuals across the broad spectrum of human function from elite athletes to those individuals compromised by aging and certain disease states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Lesley Joan White, Holly Tasha Petty, Sean Conrad McCoy, Hordur G. Kristinsson