Patents by Inventor Milene H. Hanner

Milene H. Hanner 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: 20030023291
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a medical device for treating a breast. Specifically, the medical device according to the present invention can apply heat or cold for treating the breast, and is configured to conform closely with the shape of the breast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventor: Milene H. Hanner
  • Patent number: 6419691
    Abstract: A device for applying therapeutic thermal energy to a human or animal includes a deformable and resilient first layer sealingly connected to a deformable and resilient second layer along a common perimeter, the first layer further sealingly connected to the second layer along a plurality of curvilinear paths within the perimeter, the paths defining a plurality of channels between the first layer and the second layer, the paths being configured to allow articulation between adjacent channels, each channel having at least one end defined by the common perimeter, the at least one end of each channel being directly adjacent at least one end of another channel and, each channel being at least partially filled with a medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Inventor: Milene H. Hanner