Patents by Inventor Lauren M. Kirkland

Lauren M. Kirkland 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: 20150237934
    Abstract: Apparatus are disclosed that permit positioning and restraint of medical equipment attached to an infant, as well as positioning and swaddling of the infant, to achieve close contact between the infant and a caregiver. An example apparatus includes: (a) a base having a first edge and a second edge that extend between a first end and a second end, wherein the base defines a foot pouch at the first end, (b) first and second lateral extensions each having a proximal end and a distal end, where the proximal ends of the first and second lateral extensions are coupled to the first and second edge of the base, respectively, (c) a head extension coupled to the second end of the base, and (d) at least one restraint coupled to one or more of the base, the first lateral extension, the second lateral extension, the head extension and the foot pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Lauren M. Kirkland, Randolph Brian Kirkland