Patents by Inventor Kristin Watson

Kristin Watson 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: 20220142843
    Abstract: Examples relate to devices, systems, and methods for collecting and measuring discharged urine. A urine collection system includes a urine collection device configured to collect urine discharged from a user and a urine collection container in fluid communication with the urine collection device and sized and dimensioned to receive the urine discharged from the user. The urine collection system also includes a flow meter having a communication interface and positioned between the urine collection container and the urine collection device. The flow meter is configured to detect a flow property of the urine at least related to a volume of the urine entering the urine collection container and the communication interface is configured to wirelessly communicate to a computing device at least one of the detected flow property or the volume of the urine including the volume of the urine discharged from the user entering the urine collection container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Michelle Tourchak, Kristin Watson, Jill W. Jones, Hollie Trullenque, Gina Whitlock, Mark Weissmann, Adam Voigt, Cecille Canary
  • Publication number: 20070282233
    Abstract: A compression apparatus is a foot cuff having an inner and outer layer with an inflatable member disposed therein. The inflatable member is attached to the inner or outer layer of the foot cuff by a variety of methods that leave it free to move with respect to the unattached layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Ann Meyer, Kristin Watson, Heather Gillis, Mark Vess, Malcolm Bock
  • Publication number: 20070260162
    Abstract: A compression apparatus is a foot cuff having an inner and outer layer with an inflatable member disposed therein. The inflatable member is attached to the inner or outer layer of the foot cuff by a variety of methods that leave it free to move with respect to the unattached layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Ann Meyer, Kristin Watson, Heather Gillis, Mark Vess, Malcolm Bock
  • Patent number: 7282038
    Abstract: A compression apparatus including an expandable body configured for disposal about a foot. A strap extends from the body. The strap is configured for disposal about the foot adjacent an ankle. The strap has a first layer configured to engage an outer surface of the foot adjacent the ankle, a second layer and a third cushion layer disposed therebetween. The body may include a metatarsal portion. The first layer and the second layer may be configured to provide a barrier to the third cushion layer. The first layer may be configured to prevent engagement of the third cushion layer with the outer surface of the foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Heather Gillis, Kristin Watson
  • Publication number: 20050187499
    Abstract: A compression apparatus including an expandable body configured for disposal about a foot. A strap extends from the body. The strap is configured for disposal about the foot adjacent an ankle. The strap has a first layer configured to engage an outer surface of the foot adjacent the ankle, a second layer and a third cushion layer disposed therebetween. The body may include a metatarsal portion. The first layer and the second layer may be configured to provide a barrier to the third cushion layer. The first layer may be configured to prevent engagement of the third cushion layer with the outer surface of the foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: Heather Gillis, Kristin Watson
  • Patent number: D517695
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group IP
    Inventors: Heather Gillis, Kevin Hardage, Kristin Watson
  • Patent number: D737328
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Kristin Watson, Daniel Patrick O'Sullivan, Jr.