Patents by Inventor Worth Brown

Worth Brown 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: 7506388
    Abstract: The invalid lift apparatus provides a compact and portable device for lifting, supporting, and lowering an invalid. The invalid is lifted in a substantially single vertical plane, with a curved cushioned lift under each arm. Straps and harness safely and selectively secure the individual to the lifts. The screw jack provides exact height positioning of the invalid. The base deck cutout allows the invalid to access toileting and other needs. The carpet rollers and larger diameter pivotal wheels provide excellent maneuverability. The width no greater than 20 inches and length no greater than 30 inches provides apparatus access throughout a home, even through narrow doorways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Inventor: Worth A. Brown
  • Patent number: 7334714
    Abstract: An assembly that enables a person to flexibly position and hold in place an item of personal property for which the user desires to have frequent and immediate access is provided. The assembly includes a strap that extends diagonally along the front of the user, over one shoulder of the user, and diagonally across the back of the user, wherein the strap has end portions that come together near the person's midsection and attach, via a mechanism, to an item of apparel worn by the user. The strap can also be opened to extend around a person's waist or midsection. A carrier slideably engages the strap for example at a portion of the strap along the front side of the user. The carrier houses one or more personal items, such as a cell phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: CallKeeper Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Worth Brown
  • Publication number: 20050184117
    Abstract: An assembly that enables a person to flexibly position and hold in place an item of personal property for which the user desires to have frequent and immediate access is provided. The assembly includes a strap that extends diagonally along the front of the user, over one shoulder of the user, and diagonally across the back of the user, wherein the strap has end portions that come together near the person's midsection and attach, via a mechanism, to an item of apparel worn by the user. The strap can also be opened to extend around a person's waist or midsection. A carrier slideably engages the strap for example at a portion of the strap along the front side of the user. The carrier includes at least one expandable or stretchable tongue that enables differently sized personal items and varying amounts of personal items to be housed snugly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2005
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventor: Worth Brown
  • Publication number: 20040155084
    Abstract: An assembly that enables a person to flexibly position and hold in place an item of personal property for which the user desires to have frequent and immediate access is provided. The assembly includes a strap that extends diagonally along the front of the user, over one shoulder of the user, and diagonally across the back of the user, wherein the strap has end portions that come together near the person's midsection and attach, via a mechanism, to an item of apparel worn by the user. The strap can also be opened to extend around a person's waist or midsection. A carrier slideably engages the strap for example at a portion of the strap along the front side of the user. The carrier houses one or more personal items, such as a cell phone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventor: Worth Brown
  • Publication number: 20040094592
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device that enables the user to flexibly position and hold in place an item of personal property for which the user desires to have frequent and immediate access. The device includes a strap that extends diagonally along the front of the user over one shoulder of the user and diagonally across the back of the user, wherein the strap has end portions that come together near the person's waste and attach, via a mechanism, to an item of apparel worn by the user. A carrier slideably engages the strap for example at a portion of the strap along the front side of the user. The carrier houses one or more personal items, such as a cell phone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventor: Worth Brown
  • Patent number: D501718
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Inventor: Worth Brown
  • Patent number: D517803
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Inventor: Worth Brown
  • Patent number: D486304
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventor: Worth Brown
  • Patent number: D492107
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Inventor: Worth Brown