Patents by Inventor Tara J. Valentin

Tara J. Valentin 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: 7316674
    Abstract: An incontinence article having a bumper is provided. In particular, the present invention provides an incontinence article having a bumper positioned along a top edge thereof. The bumper prevents waste from leaking out of the article. The bumper could optionally be used in conjunction with a front guard and/or a back guard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Inventors: Stacey A. Infantino, Tara J. Valentin
  • Patent number: 7128733
    Abstract: An incontinence article having a back guard is provided. In particular, the present invention provides an incontinence article in which a back guard extends from a rear portion of the article to a middle back area of a user. The back guard article preferably includes an absorbent material and optional elastic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Inventors: Tara J. Valentin, Stacey A. Infantino
  • Publication number: 20020193728
    Abstract: An incontinence article having a bumper is provided. In particular, the present invention provides an incontinence article having a bumper positioned along a top edge thereof. The bumper prevents waste from leaking out of the article. The bumper could optionally be used in conjunction with a front guard and/or a back guard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Stacey A. Infantino, Tara J. Valentin
  • Publication number: 20020183706
    Abstract: An incontinence article having a back guard is provided. In particular, the present invention provides an incontinence article in which a back guard extends from a rear portion of the article to a middle back area of a user. The back guard article preferably includes an absorbent material and optional elastic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Tara J. Valentin, Stacey A. Infantino
  • Patent number: 6383055
    Abstract: A strapless and backless bra is provided that can be worn with backless or revealing clothing. The bra includes a first and a second cup each having: 1) an open top end; 2) a closed bottom end; 3) an outer side and an inner side each having substantially parallel upper portions; and 4) a tab, positioned proximate the outer side of the cup. The upper portions of the inner sides of each cup are directly connected/joined together. In addition, the bra may include a rigid underwire/supporter and a rigid reinforcement member for enhancing the appearance of a user's breasts while providing uniform lift and support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Imagine Enterprises LLC
    Inventor: Tara J. Valentin
  • Publication number: 20010027079
    Abstract: A strapless and backless bra is provided that can be worn with backless or revealing clothing. The bra includes a first and a second cup each having: 1) an open top end; 2) a closed bottom end; 3) an outer side and an inner side each having substantially parallel upper portions; and 4) a tab, positioned proximate the outer side of the cup. The upper portions of the inner sides of each cup are directly connected/joined together. In addition, the bra may include a rigid underwire/supporter and a rigid reinforcement member for enhancing the appearance of a user's breasts while providing uniform lift and support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2001
    Publication date: October 4, 2001
    Applicant: Imagine Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Tara J. Valentin
  • Patent number: 6257952
    Abstract: A strapless and backless bra is provided that can be worn with backless or revealing clothing. The bra includes a first and a second cup each having: 1) an open top end; 2) a closed bottom end; 3) an outer side and an inner side each having substantially parallel upper portions; and 4) a tab, positioned proximate the outer side of the cup. The upper portions of the inner sides of each cup are directly connected/joined together. In addition, the bra may include a rigid underwire/supporter and a rigid reinforcement member for enhancing the appearance of a user's breasts while providing uniform lift and support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Imagine Enterprises LLC
    Inventor: Tara J. Valentin
  • Patent number: 6231424
    Abstract: A strapless and backless bra is provided that can be worn with backless or revealing clothing. The bra includes a first and a second cup each having: 1) an open top end; 2) a closed bottom end; 3) an outer side and an inner side each having substantially parallel top portions; and a tab, positioned proximate the outer side of the cup. In addition, the bra may include a rigid underwire/supporter and a rigid reinforcement member for enhancing the appearance of a user's breasts while providing uniform lift and support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Imagine Enterprises LLC
    Inventor: Tara J. Valentin
  • Patent number: D525012
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Creative Bra Designs LLC
    Inventor: Tara J. Valentin
  • Patent number: D539506
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Creative Bra Designs LLC
    Inventor: Tara J. Valentin
  • Patent number: D470994
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Inventor: Tara J. Valentin
  • Patent number: D555329
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Creative Bra Designs LLC
    Inventor: Tara J. Valentin
  • Patent number: D478406
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Inventor: Tara J. Valentin
  • Patent number: D575927
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Creative Bra Designs LLC
    Inventor: Tara J. Valentin