Patents by Inventor Wilma Speelman

Wilma Speelman 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: 12035790
    Abstract: A travel accessory in the form of a travel bag, has at least two fabric pockets, two connecting strips, and a shoulder strap. The fabric pockets are connected to each other via the connecting strips. The travel bag is designed to be secured to a suitcase, specifically a carry-on sized suitcase. When a suitcase is standing on its wheels, the travel bag is laid over the suitcase, such that one pocket is on either side of the suitcase, and the connecting strips are over the top. The connecting strips are sized to reach from one side of the suitcase to the other. When the travel bag is not being secured to a suitcase, it can be carried like a purse by using the shoulder strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Inventor: Wilma Speelman
  • Publication number: 20230114097
    Abstract: A travel accessory in the form of a travel bag, has at least two fabric pockets, two connecting strips, and a shoulder strap. The fabric pockets are connected to each other via the connecting strips. The travel bag is designed to be secured to a suitcase, specifically a carry-on sized suitcase. . When a suitcase is standing on its wheels, the travel bag is laid over the suitcase, such that one pocket is on either side of the suitcase, and the connecting strips are over the top. The connecting strips are sized to reach from one side of the suitcase to the other. When the travel bag is not being secured to a suitcase, it can be caried like a purse by using the shoulder strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventor: Wilma Speelman
  • Publication number: 20120042890
    Abstract: A hair styling device is comprised of a flexible wand and a shaper. The flexible wand surface area is covered with a high friction material. The flexible wand has a stiffness such that when the flexible wand is bent, it maintains whatever shape it is bent into. According to an aspect of the invention, this flexible wand may be comprised of some type of wire. Thus when the device is used, it may be rolled into the hair, where it will adhere due to the high friction portion, and then it is locked into place by bending of the flexible wand This allows for many different types of hair styles for many different lengths of hair. The shaper is hollow, and the hollow is of a size and shape such that the flexible wand snugly fits into and through the shaper. The shaper length is less than the flexible wand length, and the shaper surface area is covered with a high friction material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventor: Wilma Speelman
  • Patent number: 6519777
    Abstract: The present invention is a protective garment adapted to preventing a wearer's face, clothing, and body and becoming wet while the wearer's hair is being washed, rinsed or otherwise treated with substantial volume of liquid. The protective garment article includes a sheet member made out of a water proof substance that has a upper portion and a bottom portion. There is an opening in the upper portion of the sheet member. This means is connected to the sheet member to suitably hold opening fits around the wearer's head at the hair line enabling the face portion of the head to be on one side of the sheet and the hair portion of the head to be on the other side of the sheet. Around this opening is a sealing means that forms a water proof seal around the wearer's head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Inventor: Wilma Speelman
  • Patent number: 5778458
    Abstract: The invention is basically a bedpan liner. The liner is made out of paper that is biodegradable and flushable down a toilet. The paper is cut out in a pattern that fits the bedpan. The sides of the paper are crimped upward to fit the sides on the bedpan. In use the bedpan liner is basically placed within a bedpan and placed in position under the patient so that his waste material will go into the bedpan protected by the bedpan liner. When the patient is done, the person cleaning the bedpan takes the bedpan out, walks over to the toilet, lifts the lid and toilet seat and tilts the bedpan down so that the liner with the waste will slide out of the bedpan and into the toilet. The cleaning person the flushes the toilet, which disposes of the waste and the bedpan liner. The bedpan is then washed and relined for the next use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Inventor: Wilma Speelman