Patents by Inventor Maxie Durel-Crain

Maxie Durel-Crain 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: 20020068918
    Abstract: An accessory in the form of a tab (24), ring (25), tassel (26) or puff ball (28) is attached to a tampon string (16) to facilitate the tactile location and manipulation of the tampon string (16) during urination. The accessory may also help prevent the tampon string (16) from being retracted into the vagina. Additional embodiments are illustrated along with a method for extending the tampon string with the accessory attachment having the capability of being adhered to the user's body or undergarment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventor: Maxie A. Durel-Crain
  • Patent number: 6312419
    Abstract: An accessory in the form of a tab, tassel or puff ball attached to a tampon string to facilitate the tactile location and manipulation of the tampon string during urination. The accessory may also help prevent the tampon string from being retracted into the vagina. Additional embodiments are illustrated along with a method for extending the tampon string with the accessory attachment having the capability of being adhered to the user's body or undergarment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Inventor: Maxie A. Durel-Crain
  • Patent number: 5429378
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to high chairs for children and but more particularly to a high-stand whereby a child standing in a container at counter top level can observe the activities of adults. This invention provides a molded shell apparatus having a receptacle therein which allows a child between the ages of six to thirty months to observe adult activities at the adults working level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1995
    Inventor: Maxie Durel-Crain