Patents by Inventor Joel M. Furey

Joel M. Furey 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).

  • Process of metallizing polymeric foam to produce an anti-microbial and filtration material
    Patent number: 7666476
    Abstract: A method of producing a metallized polymeric foam that produces an anti-microbial material using an advanced method of metallizing polymeric foam with a metal, such as silver. The foam material may be polyurethane, polyester, polyether, or a combination thereof. The method provides a 3-dimensional surface coating of the metal. The metallized substrate is durable and highly adherent. Such metallized foam is a highly effective filter and/or an anti-microbial product. The mechanism of filtration is mainly due to Vander Der Wal attraction. The anti-microbial activity may be due, in part, to the release of select metal ions as a response to stimuli.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Noble Fiber Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: N. Satish Chandra, Joel M. Furey, William F. McNally, Vinesh Naik
  • Antibiotic textile materials suitable for wound dressings and wound dressings incorporating the same
    Patent number: 7385101
    Abstract: A hydrophilic textile matrix having antibiotic activity is provided. The textile matrix is a non-woven material including a blend (i.e., mixture) of metallic silver-coated fibers and a non-metallic, water absorbent material. Wound dressings incorporating the textile matrices are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Noble Fiber Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Satish N. Chandra, Joel M. Furey, William Francis McNally
  • Silver plating method and articles made therefrom
    Publication number: 20040173056
    Abstract: An improved method for plating an organic substrate with silver is disclosed. Improved plating is achieved in part through the use of Na4EDTA, which facilitates improved grain formation and recovery of silver from waste material. Articles prepared using the method of the invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: William F. McNally, Satish Chandra, Vinesh Naik, Joel M. Furey
  • Antibiotic textile materials suitable for wound dressings and wound dressings incorporating the same
    Publication number: 20030176827
    Abstract: A hydrophilic textile matrix having antibiotic activity is provided. The textile matrix is a non-woven material including a blend (i.e., mixture) of metallic silver-coated fibers and a non-metallic, water absorbent material. Wound dressings incorporating the textile matrices are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Applicant: Nobel Fiber Technologies
    Inventors: Satish N. Chandra, Joel M. Furey, William Francis McNally
  • Method for enhancing insulation materials
    Publication number: 20020086599
    Abstract: A method for enhancing insulation materials without increasing the weight, thickness or density of the materials is disclosed, which includes adding to the materials an amount, effective for the purpose, of a metal-coated staple fiber, filament fiber or fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: William Francis McNally, Joel M. Furey