Patents by Inventor Katherine Hurst

Katherine Hurst 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).

  • Suprachiasmatic nucleus inducing, melatonin suppressing light emitting device to enhance wake cycle
    Patent number: 8303635
    Abstract: A light emitting device to awaken an animal and stimulate the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus in the brain to suppress melatonin secretion. The device can be programmed for an initiation time, color of light, brightness, frequency of pulsating light, and level of gradual intensity. It has the advantage of being silent and does not to disturb other people sleeping in the same room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventor: Katherine Hurst
  • Suprachiasmatic Nucleus Inducing, Melatonin Suppressing Light Emitting Device to Enhance Wake Cycle
    Publication number: 20080170476
    Abstract: A light emitting device to awaken an animal and stimulate the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus in the brain to suppress melatonin secretion. The device can be programmed for an initiation time, color of light, brightness, frequency of pulsating light, and level of gradual intensity. It has the advantage of being silent and does not to disturb other people sleeping in the same room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventor: Katherine Hurst