Patents by Inventor Oliver D. Hanson

Oliver D. Hanson 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: 4776042
    Abstract: A cryokenetic headband having a closable pocket for retaining a cold pack material is disclosed. The headband is intended to be worn during exercise or work to keep the head cool and perspiration from running into the wearers eyes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1988
    Inventors: Oliver D. Hanson, Donald R. Nicolai
  • Patent number: 4537194
    Abstract: This invention relates to the field of medical instruments and particularly to an applicator used to apply a frozen solid such as ice to a wound or injury to treat the wound or injury. The invention is comprised of first and second container means. The first container means has an open top of a predetermined size, a tapered side wall and a bottom having a central opening therethrough. The second container means has a shape conforming at least in part to that of the first container means, an open top and a closed bottom. The two container means are fitted together by placing the bottom of the first means into the top of the second container means. The device can then be filled with liquid and frozen until needed. When in use as an applicator, the second container means is removed and the first container means serves as a handle for applying the frozen solid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1985
    Inventors: Oliver D. Hanson, Donald R. Nicolai, Les O. Strong
  • Patent number: 4362167
    Abstract: A diagnostic instrument comprising a pair of contact tips and control apparatus movable in a first direction to cause movement of the tips in opposite directions along a line normal to the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1982
    Inventors: Donald R. Nicolai, Oliver D. Hanson