Patents by Inventor Mary Ellen Goodman

Mary Ellen Goodman 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).

  • Lower uterine segment maternity support belt
    Patent number: 7704121
    Abstract: A one piece maternity support for the relief of discomfort associated with the progressive changes in the human body associated with a normal pregnancy. The support has a body encircling upper band for the support of the lower uterine segment and a lower belt having a pair of tensionable arms that connect to the upper band to support the lumbar region and offer counter rotational force for the anteriorly tilted pelvis. The position of the lower arms is optimized to apply a constant pressure to the muscles above the hip joint providing relief from so-called hip pain associated with many pregnancies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Inventor: Mary Ellen Goodman
  • Lower uterine segment maternity support belt
    Publication number: 20090142988
    Abstract: A one piece maternity support for the relief of discomfort associated with the progressive changes in the human body associated with a normal pregnancy. The support has a body encircling upper band for the support of the lower uterine segment and a lower belt having a pair of tensionable arms that connect to the upper band to support the lumbar region and offer counter rotational force for the anteriorly tilted pelvis. The position of the lower arms is optimized to apply a constant pressure to the muscles above the hip joint providing relief from so-called hip pain associated with many pregnancies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventor: Mary Ellen Goodman
  • Asymmetric maternity support belt
    Patent number: D658350
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventor: Mary Ellen Goodman