Patents by Inventor Jerry Sullivan

Jerry Sullivan 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: 5975895
    Abstract: A strobe light curing apparatus which includes trigger electronics for producing a series of pulses at a predetermined frequency. A flash lamp is coupled to the trigger electronics for producing flashing light according to the series of pulses. A reflector is further disposed from the lamp at a first predetermined distance for reflecting and focusing the flashing light at a second predetermined distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Coltene/Whaledent
    Inventor: Jerry Sullivan
  • Patent number: 5873492
    Abstract: A pliable dispensing bag containing a flowable material includes an internal rigid adapter plate having an offset or asymmetric integral nozzle through which the flowable material may be extruded. The deformable material of the bag is clamped around a collar provided at the base of the nozzle so as to form a permanent first leakproof seal. Additional material from the foil bag is gathered at the top of a cap fitted over the nozzle and clamped against the top of the cap to form a removable or temporary second seal and to further hold the cap in place on the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Assignee: Coltene/Whaledent, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry Sullivan
  • Patent number: 5044953
    Abstract: A disinfectant and flush system for a dental waste evacuator comprises a container filled with disinfectant and connected to the interior of a main flow tube of the evacuator, positioned between a disposable mouth piece and a suction source. A control valve is installed between a tubing leading from the disinfectant container and the main flow tube, which ensures that the disinfectant is admitted into the main flow tube during operation of the evacuator to flush the tube continually or intermittently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Assignee: Coltene/Whaledent, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry Sullivan
  • Patent number: D324731
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1992
    Assignee: Coltene/Whaledent, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry Sullivan