Patents by Inventor Karen Leigh Moore

Karen Leigh Moore 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: 20120199128
    Abstract: A pad is attachable to the forehead part of a CPAP face mask with pockets sewn into the body of the pad. The pad protects the forehead of the wearer and the nose bridge by a flap of material that fits between the seal of the mask and the wearer's nose bridge distributing the pressure from the mask seal. Persons with sleep apnea rely on CPAP therapy to prevent the obstruction in order to continue to breathe while sleeping. The CPAP masks appear medical and strange, especially to a new user of the device. By making the CPAP mask more comfortable with soft padding and also preventing marks and sores, it is more likely that the person will continue their therapy and improve their health. The invention is designed to be colorful, soft and comforting to help people with sleep apnea continue to get the necessary therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventor: Karen Leigh MOORE
  • Patent number: 8235045
    Abstract: The invention is a method for padding CPAP face and full face masks forehead and nose bridge area to prevent skin irritation, discomfort, indentions, allergies and ulcers. The pad is attached to the forehead part of the CPAP face mask by way of pockets sewn into the body of the pad. The pad protects the forehead area of the wearer as well as the nose bridge by way of a flap of material that fits between the seal of the mask and the wearer's nose bridge area distributing the pressure from the mask seal. Persons with sleep apnea rely on CPAP therapy to prevent the obstruction in order to continue to breathe while sleeping. The CPAP masks appear medical and strange, especially to a new user of the device. By making the CPAP mask more comfortable with soft padding and also preventing marks and sores, it is more likely that the person will continue their therapy and improve their health.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventor: Karen Leigh Moore
  • Publication number: 20100258132
    Abstract: The invention is a method for use and a strap pad for CPAP interfaces to prevent skin irritation, discomfort, indentations, and allergies. The invention incorporates a generally rectangular elongated strip of flexible material having sufficient pile to provide padding. The material is fastened into a hollow tube for surrounding headgear straps. The flexible material incorporates an outer layer of micro fleece or similar material whereby protecting the skin, the softness mentally calms against the face when falling to sleep. The protective pad also incorporates a plurality of pairs of attachments extending from the opposite ends which facilitate the placement of the pad along the straps. Further, the invention provides color and design for an otherwise unattractive facial apparatus. Persons suffering from obstructive sleep apnea are often assigned this apparatus for therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2006
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventor: Karen Leigh Moore
  • Publication number: 20090107507
    Abstract: The invention is a method for padding CPAP face and full face masks forehead and nose bridge area to prevent skin irritation, discomfort, indentions, allergies and ulcers. The pad is attached to the forehead part of the CPAP face mask by way of pockets sewn into the body of the pad. The pad protects the forehead area of the wearer as well as the nose bridge by way of a flap of material that fits between the seal of the mask and the wearer's nose bridge area distributing the pressure from the mask seal. Persons with sleep apnea rely on CPAP therapy to prevent the obstruction in order to continue to breathe while sleeping. The CPAP masks appear medical and strange, especially to a new user of the device. By making the CPAP mask more comfortable with soft padding and also preventing marks and sores, it is more likely that the person will continue their therapy and improve their health.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: Karen Leigh Moore