Patents by Inventor William R. Dorsey

William R. Dorsey 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).

  • Umbilical scissors
    Patent number: 6132447
    Abstract: Umbilical scissors having birth-related indicia associated therewith. In this regard, the umbilical scissors may be labeled with the birth data or provided with engraved or embossed birth data or indicia in the form of a color-coded handle to indicate the gender of a baby. Further, birth data may be provided on a label, such as a gummed label or plate, which may be mounted directly to the scissors or to a container or frame in which the scissors are placed for permanent storage and/or display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Inventor: William R. Dorsey
  • Umbilical scissors
    Patent number: 5769859
    Abstract: This invention relates to umbilical scissors and, more particularly, to umbilical scissors having birth-related indicia associated therewith. In this regard, the umbilical scissors may be labeled with the birth data or provided with engraved or embossed birth data or indicia in the form of a color-coded handle to indicate the gender of a baby. Further, birth data may be provided on a label, such as a gummed label or plate, which may be mounted directly to the scissors or to a container or frame in which the scissors are placed for permanent storage and/or display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Inventor: William R. Dorsey