Patents by Inventor Patricia A. Ferguson

Patricia A. Ferguson 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: 6428564
    Abstract: A system for the easing of medical conditions such as episiotomy sites and hemorrhoids by applying a temperature transferring element against the site to either apply cooling or heating to the affected area. The medical condition seat cushion system provides a cushion having a cavity within which a medical compress having a temperature transferring element is suspended. In addition, the medical compress includes an absorbent cover which may be saturated with witch hazel, lidocaine, or other disinfectant or pain relieving mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Inventor: Patricia A. Ferguson
  • Patent number: 6047419
    Abstract: A support system that is used to provide support to a pregnant patient positioned in the lateral recumbent position. The support system includes a wedge shaped main body portion for elevating one side of a patients body while lying thereon and a contoured, inclined pillow section having a spaced curved neck and head support portions defining an ear positioning trough therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Inventor: Patricia A. Ferguson