Patents by Inventor Nancy A Laherty

Nancy A Laherty 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).

  • Patent number: 7104980
    Abstract: A device and method of using the device to assist in inserting a catheter in a female. The device includes a main body portion configured to be placed adjacent the pubic bone of a female, a pair of legs extending downwardly from the main body portion, a slot located between the legs, and a flange extending longitudinally along each of the legs. The flanges may extend along inner sides of the legs adjacent the slot. The device may also include a catheter guide formed at the upper end of the slot. The catheter guide may include a curved surface that extends along a portion of the main body member and each of the legs. The device may further include a gripping portion at an upper end of the main body. In one embodiment, the main body defines a plane, and the legs extend outwardly at an angle to the plane. A portion of the flanges may extend substantially transverse to the plane defined by the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Inventors: Dennis M Laherty, Nancy A Laherty