Patents by Inventor Paula Woodhouse

Paula Woodhouse 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: 20070033712
    Abstract: A two-part, stay-up, thigh-high, stocking with means to conceal personal items until such time as the concealed item is ready for use, wherein the stocking comprises: a lower section that extends to the borders of an upper section; and wherein the upper section is tensioned by an elastic material sufficient to hold the stocking in place about the thigh area above the knee; the elastic material in the upper section having a pocket integral therein to conceal a personal item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventor: Paula Woodhouse
  • Publication number: 20060200894
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved woman's stocking/stay up/thigh high stockings that has a utilitarian pocket, sewn, knitted or attached at the time of manufacturing, lasting the life of the stockings. The improved stocking with pocket can carry personal items, such as but not limited to condoms, monies, a single key, Identification, etc. It will not only cover the wearer's legs, but also provide the benefit of concealing and carrying personal items until their time of use. In cases where the stocking is made with a pocket which will carry prophylactic articles, the stocking will add the benefit of easy retrieval of said prophylactic item, thus promoting the practice of safe sex. The attached pocket can be made of any material and range in size and location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventor: Paula Woodhouse
  • Patent number: 6257400
    Abstract: A sanitary and compact container having a recessed compartment for holding condoms and a convex compartment that registers with the recessed compartment. The container is provided with a hinge, an air-tight seal and a button-snap closure, and is decorative and aesthetically pleasing. The container may be provided with one or more additional compartments for holding additional condoms, spermicide and/or personal lubricant. Condoms may be removed from their wrapper before placement in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Inventor: Paula Woodhouse