Patents by Inventor Michelle Root

Michelle Root 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).

  • Fluid collection devices, systems, and methods
    Patent number: 12569364
    Abstract: Examples relate to systems, devices, and methods for removing fluid from a fluid collection device using a vacuum source operably coupled thereto. The fluid collection devices include urine collection devices shaped to complement the female or male anatomy near the respective urethras and the vacuum source is operably coupled to the fluid collection device via one or more sections of conduit. The fluid collection devices include antimicrobial materials in or on one or more components thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: PUREWICK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ashley Marie Johannes, Hollie Trullenque, Megan Evans, Michelle Root
  • FLUID COLLECTION DEVICES INCLUDING A BASE SECUREMENT AREA, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20260047956
    Abstract: Example fluid impermeable barriers of fluid collection devices and methods of forming a fluid impermeable barrier of a fluid collection device. The fluid impermeable barrier includes an inner surface at least partially defining a chamber, a first end region defining an aperture extending therethrough and including a first outer surface portion, and a second end region distal to the first end region and including a second outer surface portion having more adhesive strength than the first outer surface portion. The fluid impermeable barrier also defines an opening extending longitudinally along the fluid impermeable barrier and configured to be positioned adjacent to a female urethra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2025
    Publication date: February 19, 2026
    Inventors: Ashley Johannes, Hollie Trullenque, Eric Rehm, Michelle Root
  • Fluid collection devices including a base securement area, and related systems and methods
    Patent number: 12419778
    Abstract: Example fluid impermeable barriers of fluid collection devices and methods of forming a fluid impermeable barrier of a fluid collection device. The fluid impermeable barrier includes an inner surface at least partially defining a chamber, a first end region defining an aperture extending therethrough and including a first outer surface portion, and a second end region distal to the first end region and including a second outer surface portion having more adhesive strength than the first outer surface portion. The fluid impermeable barrier also defines an opening extending longitudinally along the fluid impermeable barrier and configured to be positioned adjacent to a female urethra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: PureWick Corporation
    Inventors: Ashley Marie Johannes, Hollie Trullenque, Eric Rehm, Michelle Root
  • FLUID COLLECTION DEVICES INCLUDING A BASE SECUREMENT AREA, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20220339024
    Abstract: Example fluid impermeable barriers of fluid collection devices and methods of forming a fluid impermeable barrier of a fluid collection device. The fluid impermeable barrier includes an inner surface at least partially defining a chamber, a first end region defining an aperture extending therethrough and including a first outer surface portion, and a second end region distal to the first end region and including a second outer surface portion having more adhesive strength than the first outer surface portion. The fluid impermeable barrier also defines an opening extending longitudinally along the fluid impermeable barrier and configured to be positioned adjacent to a female urethra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Ashley Marie Johannes, Hollie Trullenque, Eric Rehm, Michelle Root
  • FLUID COLLECTION DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20220241106
    Abstract: Examples relate to systems, devices, and methods for removing fluid from a fluid collection device using a vacuum source operably coupled thereto. The fluid collection devices include urine collection devices shaped to complement the female or male anatomy near the respective urethras and the vacuum source is operably coupled to the fluid collection device via one or more sections of conduit. The fluid collection devices include antimicrobial materials in or on one or more components thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Ashley Marie Johannes, Hollie Trullenque, Megan Evans, Michelle Root