Patents by Inventor Louise E. Scheier

Louise E. Scheier 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).

  • Toothbrush with resilient flexible bristle support
    Patent number: 5483722
    Abstract: A toothbrush is set forth in which the bristles are mounted on a readily flexed resilient member supported from a handle by means of one or more handle extensions. The bristles are arranged in arrays with a center array for engaging the biting surface of a tooth and outer arrays for simultaneously engaging the sides of the tooth and adjacent gums when the resilient member is flexed by the engagement of the center array bristles with the tooth. The resilient member can be flat or arcuate and bristles can project from either side of the resilient member. A double headed toothbrush is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Inventors: Paul A. Scheier, Louise E. Scheier
  • Toothbrush with resilient flexible bristle support
    Patent number: 5355546
    Abstract: A toothbrush is set forth in which the bristles are mounted on a readily flexed resilient member supported from a handle by means of one or more handle extensions. The bristles are arranged in arrays with a center array for engaging the biting surface of a tooth and outer arrays for simultaneously engaging the sides of the tooth and adjacent gums when the resilient member is flexed by the engagement of the center array bristles with the tooth. The resilient member can be flat or arcuate and bristles can project from either side of the resilient member. A double headed toothbrush is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Inventors: Paul A. Scheier, Louise E. Scheier
  • Oral X-ray packet cushion and packet embodying the same
    Patent number: 4852143
    Abstract: A cushioned oral X-ray plate packet as well as a cushion for use with an X-ray plate packet are provided. The cushion is made of compressed cellulose sponge material which expands in thickness when moistened. A cushion wrap is also disclosed for controlling the wetting and/or expansion of the cushion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1989
    Inventors: Paul A. Scheier, Louise E. Scheier