Patents by Inventor Emma Amelia Durand

Emma Amelia Durand 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: 8973299
    Abstract: A device for trapping flying insects and a system of such devices are disclosed. The device includes a supporting frame with an associated combustible fuel supply connected to a combustion device with a fan which is operated to generate an exhaust gas having carbon dioxide to attract flying insects. The insects are drawn into a trap chamber on the frame by suction where they are collected and/or killed. The device may further include various sensors to regulate fuel flow and fan speed in accordance with insect activity as influenced by environmental and other factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Woodstream Corporation
    Inventor: Emma Amelia Durand
  • Patent number: 8006432
    Abstract: A flying insect trapping device configured to be used with a fuel supply containing a combustible fuel is disclosed. The trapping device includes a combustion device that includes an inlet port for receiving the combustible fuel, a turbulence reducing structure for substantially laminating flow of a mixture of the combustible fuel and air, a catalyst element disposed downstream of the turbulence reducing structure, a heat zone having a hollow interior space in between the turbulence reducing structure and the catalyst element to enable the combustible fuel to flow into the heat zone for continuous combustion therein to create an exhaust gas comprising carbon dioxide, and a plurality of heat exchanger fins extending inwardly into the hollow interior space of the heat zone for conducting heat generated by the continuous combustion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Woodstream Corporation
    Inventors: Emma Amelia Durand, Michael J. Palombo, Richard B. Dunne
  • Patent number: 7945320
    Abstract: The iontophoretic drug delivery system includes electrodes controlled by a microprocessor controller to drive charged molecules contained in a drug reservoir through the skin into the issues of a patient. The iontophoretic drug delivery system further includes an antenna connected to the programmable microprocessor. The antenna allows for the programming of the microprocessor and for the exchange of patient, drug, and treatment related information between the microprocessor and an external device. The iontophoretic drug delivery system is also provided with buttons to allow a patient to manually activate the drug delivery system. The iontophoretic drug delivery system is housed within a thin polyester film membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Isis Biopolymer, Inc.
    Inventor: Emma Amelia Durand
  • Publication number: 20110092881
    Abstract: The present application discloses an iontophoretic device with a contact electrode for detecting placement of the device and/or characteristics of the wearer's tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: Isis Biopolymer Inc.
    Inventors: Emma Amelia Durand, Michael K. Jordan
  • Publication number: 20100286590
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an iontophoretic device. In one aspect, the device includes a barrier layer between the drug reservoir and wearer. In another aspect, the device includes a counterelectrode opposite the driving electrode relative to the drug reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: ISIS BIOPOLYMER LLC
    Inventor: Emma Amelia DURAND
  • Publication number: 20100132248
    Abstract: A flying insect trapping device configured to be used with a fuel supply containing a combustible fuel is disclosed. The trapping device includes a combustion device that includes an inlet port for receiving the combustible fuel, a turbulence reducing structure for substantially laminating flow of a mixture of the combustible fuel and air, a catalyst element disposed downstream of the turbulence reducing structure, a heat zone having a hollow interior space in between the turbulence reducing structure and the catalyst element to enable the combustible fuel to flow into the heat zone for continuous combustion therein to create an exhaust gas comprising carbon dioxide, and a plurality of heat exchanger fins extending inwardly into the hollow interior space of the heat zone for conducting heat generated by the continuous combustion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Emma Amelia Durand, Michael J. Palombo, Richard B. Dunne
  • Publication number: 20100037512
    Abstract: A device for trapping flying insects and a system of such devices are disclosed. The device includes a supporting frame with an associated combustible fuel supply connected to a combustion device with a fan which is operated to generate an exhaust gas having carbon dioxide to attract flying insects. The insects are drawn into a trap chamber on the frame by suction where they are collected and/or killed. The device may further include various sensors to regulate fuel flow and fan speed in accordance with insect activity as influenced by environmental and other factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: WOODSTREAM CORPORATION
    Inventor: Emma Amelia Durand
  • Publication number: 20090304763
    Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid insect attractant composition containing at least one C3-C12 ketone, an aqueous solution of lactic acid, and at least one C1-9 fatty acid. The composition may be used in apparatuses capable of releasing the insect attractant composition to lure flying insects into the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Emma Amelia Durand, Miaoyong Cao
  • Publication number: 20090299267
    Abstract: The current invention is directed to an iontophoretic drug delivery system which drives charged drug molecules into a tissue, which comprises a body configured to be disposed on the tissue; a procedure window extending through said body, said window being open to provide access to the tissue for performance of a medical procedure on the tissue; a drug reservoir for holding the charged drug molecules; an electrode for driving the charged drug molecules into the tissue; and a controller configured to control the electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: Isis Biopolymer LLC
    Inventor: Emma Amelia DURAND
  • Patent number: 7614180
    Abstract: A flying insect trapping device configured to be used with a fuel supply containing a combustible fuel is disclosed. The trapping device includes a combustion device that includes an inlet port for receiving the combustible fuel, a turbulence reducing structure for substantially laminating flow of a mixture of the combustible fuel and air, a catalyst element disposed downstream of the turbulence reducing structure, a heat zone having a hollow interior space in between the turbulence reducing structure and the catalyst element to enable the combustible fuel to flow into the heat zone for continuous combustion therein to create an exhaust gas comprising carbon dioxide, and a plurality of heat exchanger fins extending inwardly into the hollow interior space of the heat zone for conducting heat generated by the continuous combustion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Woodstream Corporation
    Inventors: Emma Amelia Durand, Michael J. Palombo, Richard B. Dunne
  • Publication number: 20090149800
    Abstract: The iontophoretic drug delivery system includes electrodes controlled by a microprocessor controller to drive charged molecules contained in a drug reservoir through the skin into the issues of a patient. The iontophoretic drug delivery system further includes an antenna connected to the programmable microprocessor. The antenna allows for the programming of the microprocessor and for the exchange of patient, drug, and treatment related information between the microprocessor and an external device. The iontophoretic drug delivery system is also provided with buttons to allow a patient to manually activate the drug delivery system. The iontophoretic drug delivery system is housed within a thin polyester film membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: Isis Biopolymer LLC
    Inventor: Emma Amelia Durand
  • Publication number: 20090048556
    Abstract: The iontophoretic drug delivery system includes electrodes controlled by a microprocessor controller to drive charged molecules contained in a drug reservoir through the skin into the issues of a patient. The iontophoretic drug delivery system further includes an antenna connected to the programmable microprocessor. The antenna allows for the programming of the microprocessor and for the exchange of patient, drug, and treatment related information between the microprocessor and an external device. The iontophoretic drug delivery system is also provided with buttons to allow a patient to manually activate the drug delivery system. The iontophoretic drug delivery system is housed within a thin polyester film membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: Isis Biopolymer LLC
    Inventor: Emma Amelia DURAND
  • Patent number: 7281351
    Abstract: A flying insect trapping device configured to be used with a fuel supply containing a combustible fuel is disclosed. The trapping device includes a combustion device that includes an inlet port for receiving the combustible fuel, a turbulence reducing structure for substantially laminating flow of a mixture of the combustible fuel and air, a catalyst element disposed downstream of the turbulence reducing structure, a heat zone having a hollow interior space in between the turbulence reducing structure and the catalyst element to enable the combustible fuel to flow into the heat zone for continuous combustion therein to create an exhaust gas comprising carbon dioxide, and a plurality of heat exchanger fins extending inwardly into the hollow interior space of the heat zone for conducting heat generated by the continuous combustion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Woodstream Corporation
    Inventors: Emma Amelia Durand, Michael J. Palombo, Richard B. Dunne
  • Patent number: 6848466
    Abstract: A tool and method of utilizing the tool to release pressurized gas trapped between a main valve and a safety valve of a portable liquified petroleum gas tank is disclosed. The tool includes a tank safety valve release member structured to be coupled with the outlet of the fuel tank. The tank safety valve release member is configured to be inserted into the tank outlet and move the tank safety valve to an open position so that pressurized gas can escape to atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: American Biophysics Corporation
    Inventor: Emma Amelia Durand
  • Publication number: 20040237381
    Abstract: The present application discloses a flying insect trapping device configured to be used with a fuel supply containing combustible fuel. One aspect of the invention provides a fuel regulator for controlling fuel flow in intermittent pulses and another aspect provides a valve for enabling flushing of the combustion device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Emma Amelia Durand, Richard M. Oster
  • Publication number: 20040237382
    Abstract: The present application discloses a flying insect trapping device configured to be used with a fuel supply containing combustible fuel. One aspect of the invention provides a fuel regulator for controlling fuel flow in intermittent pulses and another aspect provides a valve for enabling flushing of the combustion device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Emma Amelia Durand, Michael J. Palombo
  • Patent number: 6817140
    Abstract: The present application discloses a flying insect trapping device configured to be used with a fuel supply containing combustible fuel. One aspect of the invention provides a fuel regulator for controlling fuel flow in intermittent pulses and another aspect provides a valve for enabling flushing of the combustion device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventors: Emma Amelia Durand, Richard M. Oster
  • Publication number: 20030209269
    Abstract: A tool and method of utilizing the tool to release pressurized gas trapped between a main valve and a safety valve of a portable liquified petroleum gas tank is disclosed. The tool includes a tank safety valve release member structured to be coupled with the outlet of the fuel tank. The tank safety valve release member is configured to be inserted into the tank outlet and move the tank safety valve to an open position so that pressurized gas can escape to atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventor: Emma Amelia Durand
  • Patent number: D678534
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Iontera, Inc.
    Inventors: Emma Amelia Durand, Bruce Mark Becker