Patents by Inventor Patricia T Exstrom

Patricia T Exstrom 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).

  • Method and apparatus combining pacifier, pacifier holder and swaddling blanket for extended pacification of infants
    Patent number: 6269502
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a method and apparatus for holding a pacifier 54 within a pacifier holder 20. In one embodiment the pacifier 54 is internally secured by means 52 within a rolled quilt holder 20 with the nipple 64 projecting from the rolled holder 20 having a means 62 for securing the holder 20. Additionally, methods are described for wrapping an infant 12 in a blanket 14 in such a way as to prevent movement of the arms and legs of the infant 12 so that the infant can properly access the pacifier 54 and holder 20.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Inventor: Patricia T Exstrom