Patents by Inventor Norma S. Dreyer

Norma S. Dreyer 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).

  • Apparatus and method to protect an implanted medical device or wound
    Patent number: 6576808
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for protecting an implanted medical device such as a catheter or ostomy stoma from the force exerted by wearing a seatbelt or other strap by placing an annular shaped structure over the top of the medical device to bridge the seatbelt over the top of the device, thus transferring the force to the area surrounding the device. Alternate embodiments of the apparatus may contain a clip, loop, snap or other fastener to attach the apparatus to the seatbelt or other strap, thus holding the apparatus in place while in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Inventor: Norma S. Dreyer