Patents by Inventor Veronica C. Smith

Veronica C. Smith 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: 20200107588
    Abstract: A post-surgery medical bra garment is described for implant based, breast constructions, and reconstructions involving mastectomies, and mammoplasty procedures constructed on symmetrical (left and right) elastic power-net fabric panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventor: Veronica C. Smith
  • Publication number: 20140209102
    Abstract: A post-surgery, high-back, compression garment is described for post-operatively immobilizing surgically corrected tissues to ensure proper healing and provide molded gluteal-shaping power-net domes that preserve desired anatomic curvature enhancements and corrections in the gluteal regions of the human body during convalescence following contouring gluteoplasty procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventor: Veronica C. Smith
  • Patent number: 8784347
    Abstract: A post-surgery, high-back, compression garment is described for post-operatively immobilizing surgically corrected tissues to ensure proper healing and provide molded gluteal-shaping power-net domes that preserve desired anatomic curvature enhancements and corrections in the gluteal regions of the human body during convalescence following contouring gluteoplasty procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventor: Veronica C. Smith
  • Patent number: 8328598
    Abstract: A contouring support bra made from soft stretchable cotton knit and light, and power-net support fabrics particularly suited for pregnant and nursing women for comfortably providing an alluring, lifted tear drop breast shape analogous to that provided by properly-fitted traditional underwire bra structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Inventor: Veronica C Smith
  • Publication number: 20110300774
    Abstract: A contouring support bra made from soft stretchable cotton knit and light, and power-net support fabrics particularly suited for pregnant and nursing women for comfortably providing an alluring, lifted tear drop breast shape analogous to that provided by properly-fitted traditional underwire bra structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventor: VERONICA C SMITH
  • Patent number: 7666058
    Abstract: A compression bra for addressing and/or correcting synmastia complications in reconstructive breast surgeries has: (i) a wide, cotton-lined, unidirectional elastic, torso band adjustably encircling a woman's thoracic torso immediately below the inframammary skinfold; (ii) a trapezoidal shaped, sternum compression panel secured at its base to the upper edge of torso band below the inframammary skinfold and at the top by a pair of adjustable over-the-shoulder straps for elastically compressing sternum tissues while restraining, shaping and separating the inside conically rising, side portions of a woman's breasts; (iii) a pair of breast support cups/flaps also fastened to the upper edge of the torso band each similarly secured at the top by an adjustable over-the-shoulder support strap; and (iv) elastic side panels fastened to the breast cup/flaps and the upper edge of the torso band for anchoring the respective shoulder straps of the sternum compression panel and breast cups/flaps supporting, restraining and s
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventor: Veronica C. Smith
  • Patent number: 7568967
    Abstract: A breast sling for positioning and stabilizing a woman's breasts following cosmetic or reconstructive breast surgery includes a wide, plush pile, unidirectional elastic, torso band adjustably encircling the woman's thoracic torso immediately below the inframammary skinfold and a slightly narrower, adjustable plush pile, unidirectional elastic, breast strap secured at the top center back edge of the torso band for elastically restraining and shaping the woman's new breasts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Inventor: Veronica C. Smith
  • Publication number: 20080194178
    Abstract: A compression bra for addressing and/or correcting synmastia complications in reconstructive breast surgeries has: (i) a wide, cotton-lined, unidirectional elastic, torso band adjustably encircling a woman's thoracic torso immediately below the inframammary skinfold; (ii) a trapezoidal shaped, sternum compression panel secured at its base to the upper edge of torso band below the inframammary skinfold and at the top by a pair of adjustable over-the-shoulder straps for elastically compressing sternum tissues while restraining, shaping and separating the inside conically rising, side portions of a woman's breasts; (iii) a pair of breast support cups/flaps also fastened to the upper edge of the torso band each similarly secured at the top by an adjustable over-the-shoulder support strap; and (iv) elastic side panels fastened to the breast cup/flaps and the upper edge of the torso band for anchoring the respective shoulder straps of the sternum compression panel and breast cups/flaps supporting, restraining and s
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Veronica C. Smith
  • Patent number: 6936021
    Abstract: A close-fitting, compression garment is described for providing adjustable compressive force over a surgical site in the dorsocervical region of the human body below the neck, above and between the shoulder blades of the upper back. The vest body portion of the invented garment has graduated or increasing elasticity encircling the upper torso and shoulder region of the body. Wide adjustable elastic pressure bands pressure anchored at the dorsocervical apex at the back of the vest stretch over the shoulders of the patient and adjustably anchored to anchor strips secured to the front chest surface of the vest for establishing compression over a surgical site in the dorsocervical region during recovery as needed both for rehabilitation and comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Inventor: Veronica C. Smith
  • Patent number: 6755717
    Abstract: An improvement for a typical brassiere, halter or bra garment comprises a pair of wide, unidirectional elastic, plush pile, fabric breast bands each affixed to a lateral side section of the garment on opposite sides of the person's thoracic torso. Hook fastener material is secured transversely across to the exterior surface at the distal of one breast band, and transversely across to the interior surface at the distal end of the other breast band for allowing a wearer, alternatively, (i) to secure the breast bands together in an overlapping fashion across her front torso over the upper (pole) portion of her breasts for restraining upward movement of breast mass and any associated implants, or (ii) to secure the breast bands together in an overlapping fashion across her back torso when such upward restraint is not desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Inventor: Veronica C. Smith
  • Publication number: 20030134567
    Abstract: An article of manufacture for stabilizing and positioning of breast implants post-operatively to help prevent the upward migration of said breast implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventor: Veronica C. Smith
  • Patent number: 5277700
    Abstract: An adjustable facial dressing for compression and/or support of facial features for medical treatment is disclosed. A main band elastic can be positioned on the face (head or neck) in various positions by adjusting the position of an integral hook tape tab at any position along the main band. A separate anchor strap has hook tape tabs at its ends. The hook tape tabs each engage one of two generally opposite sides of the main band around only one side of the face (head or neck). The anchor strap hook tape tabs can engage the main band at any position along the main band, to thereby provide compression or support of the face/head/neck area covered and assist in maintaining the position of the main band on the face. More than one anchor strap may be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Inventor: Veronica C. Smith
  • Patent number: 5188103
    Abstract: An adjustable facial dressing for compression and/or support of and thermal treatment of facial features for medical treatment is disclosed. A main band elastic can be positioned on the face (head or neck) in various positions by adjusting the position of an integral hook tape tab at any position along the main band. A thermal treatment assembly having a pouch containing a thermal reservoir is removably engageable with the band at any position, such that temperature treatment is effectively provided to any part of a face. A separate anchor strap has hook tape tabs at its ends. The hook tape tabs each engage one of two generally opposite sides of the main band around only one side of the face (head or neck). The anchor strap hook tape tabs can engage the main band at any position along the main band, to thereby provide compression or support of the face/head/neck area covered and assist in maintaining the position of the main band on the face. More than one anchor strap may be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Inventor: Veronica C. Smith