Patents by Inventor Pamela Bissell

Pamela Bissell 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: 20170281222
    Abstract: An improved curette for removing tissue samples and delivering liquid and anti-pathogen to the treated area is presented. Curette has a soft and squeezable reservoir-handle, allowing for easy maneuvering around the crevices of the treated area. The handle is filled with liquid and attached to a scraping end, that is connected to the handle via hollow tube. The scraping end of the curette is made of a metal or a hard plastic and could be coated in anti-pathogen material. The liquid delivery mechanism allows placing liquid directly to the treated area. The method of scraping debris and medication delivery is particularly useful for a treatment of the toenail fungus. Main portions of the curette could be detachable, allowing for the easy reservoir replacement and for the use of multiple scraping utensils. Similarly, the device could be manufactured for a single use when all parts are molded together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventor: Pamela Bissell
  • Patent number: 8435189
    Abstract: A compound curette for removing tissue samples and delivering liquid and anti-pathogen to the treated area includes a hollow handle that fits a reservoir with a medicated or cosmeceutical solution. A solution is delivered from the reservoir through a channel to a scraping end of the curette by a button activated mechanism. The scraping end of the curette is made of a metal or hard plastic and is covered in anti-pathogen material. The liquid delivery allows placing a medicine or sterilizing solution directly at the locust of the infection. Pathogen inhibition coating provides for a good safeguard to stop or slow bacteria or fungus proliferation. The method of scraping debris and medication delivery is particularly useful for the treatment of onychomycosis, commonly referred to as a fungus infection of the toenail. Main portions of the curette could be detachable, allowing for the easy reservoir replacement and for the use of multiple scraping utensils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Inventor: Pamela Bissell
  • Publication number: 20120059278
    Abstract: A compound curette for removing tissue samples and delivering liquid and anti-pathogen to the treated area includes a hollow handle that fits a reservoir with a medicated or cosmeceutical solution. A solution is delivered from the reservoir through a channel to a scraping end of the curette by a button activated mechanism. The scraping end of the curette is made of a metal or hard plastic and is covered in anti-pathogen material. The liquid delivery allows placing a medicine or sterilizing solution directly at the locust of the infection. Pathogen inhibition coating provides for a good safeguard to stop or slow bacteria or fungus proliferation. The method of scraping debris and medication delivery is particularly useful for the treatment of onychomycosis, commonly referred to as a fungus infection of the toenail. Main portions of the curette could be detachable, allowing for the easy reservoir replacement and for the use of multiple scraping utensils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventor: Pamela Bissell