Patents by Inventor Larry K. VanWinkle

Larry K. VanWinkle 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).

  • Therapeutic pillow and method
    Patent number: 5584086
    Abstract: Disclosed is a therapeutic pillow. The pillow has a bag-like cover filled with natural granular material having a water content in the range of 5% to 25% by weight. The preferred range of water content is from 9% to 16%. The therapeutic pillow can be in different shapes, such as the shape of a toy for use by children, a pad shape with pockets for inserting hands or feet, or muff-shaped. Also disclosed is a temperature sensor and baffles to keep the filling from gathering. A biomagnetic embodiment is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Inventors: Tresa A. VanWinkle, Larry K. VanWinkle
  • Therapeutic pillow and method
    Patent number: 5375278
    Abstract: Disclosed is a therapeutic pillow having a removable washable outer sleeve. The pillow has a baglike cover filled with natural granular material having a water content in the range of 5% to 25% by weight. The preferred range of water content is from 9% to 16%.Also disclosed is a method of treating pain with the therapeutic pillow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Inventors: Tresa A. VanWinkle, Larry K. VanWinkle
  • Nursing cradle
    Patent number: 5293655
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a nursing cradle for infants that is attached to a bedstead or a waterbed. The disclosure is also directed to a soft wall and cradle sheet to keep an infant from exiting the cradle or getting wedged between a mother's bed and the cradle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Inventors: Tresa A. VanWinkle, Larry K. VanWinkle