Patents by Inventor Joseph Hourihan

Joseph Hourihan 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).

  • Publication number: 20060195965
    Abstract: The present invention provides a glove for a wearer. The glove has a hand covering portion and an arm covering portion connected to the hand covering portion. The arm covering portion has a number of segments with each connected to one another by a pivot. The arm covering portion in a first position covers and protects the wearer. The arm covering portion in a second position forms an obstruction to prevent a liquid from contacting the wearer with the obstruction trapping the liquid therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Rosemary Knuth, Ross Randolph, Joseph Hourihan, Gerald Merovitz
  • Patent number: 6913758
    Abstract: The present invention provides a multiple, long-term use, antimicrobial glove. The glove is formed from one or more layers of material having a latex-based matrix with an antimicrobial agent, such as diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone, homogeneously incorporated therein. Optionally, the glove may also have additional antimicrobial agents incorporated therein. The glove of the present invention is capable of inhibiting molds and other microbes from proliferating on any surface of the glove, during both storage and use, which results in the prevention of malodor, discoloration, and degradation of the glove. Also, the glove of the present invention is believed to be capable of providing an antimicrobial effect to surfaces contacted by the antimicrobial glove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Hourihan, Barbara Donovan, Gerald Merovitz
  • Publication number: 20030157152
    Abstract: The present invention provides a multiple, long-term use, antimicrobial glove. The glove is formed from one or more layers of material having a latex-based matrix with an antimicrobial agent, such as diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone, homogeneously incorporated therein. Optionally, the glove may also have additional antimicrobial agents incorporated therein. The glove of the present invention is capable of inhibiting molds and other microbes from proliferating on any surface of the glove, during both storage and use, which results in the prevention of malodor, discoloration, and degradation of the glove. Also, the glove of the present invention is believed to be capable of providing an antimicrobial effect to surfaces contacted by the antimicrobial glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Applicant: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Hourihan, Barbara Donovan, Gerald Merovitz
  • Patent number: 6560782
    Abstract: The present invention provides a multiple, long-term use, antimicrobial glove. The glove is formed from one or more layers of material having a latex-based matrix with an antimicrobial agent, such as diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone, homogeneously incorporated therein. Optionally, the glove may also have additional antimicrobial agents incorporated therein. The glove of the present invention is capable of inhibiting molds and other microbes from proliferating on any surface of the glove, during both storage and use, which results in the prevention of malodor, discoloration, and degradation of the glove. Also, the glove of the present invention is believed to be capable of providing an antimicrobial effect to surfaces contacted by the antimicrobial glove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Hourihan, Barbara Donovan, Gerald Merovitz
  • Publication number: 20030005508
    Abstract: The present invention provides a multiple, long-term use, antimicrobial glove. The glove is formed from one or more layers of material having a latex-based matrix with an antimicrobial agent, such as diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone, homogeneously incorporated therein. Optionally, the glove may also have additional antimicrobial agents incorporated therein. The glove of the present invention is capable of inhibiting molds and other microbes from proliferating on any surface of the glove, during both storage and use, which results in the prevention of malodor, discoloration, and degradation of the glove. Also, the glove of the present invention is believed to be capable of providing an antimicrobial effect to surfaces contacted by the antimicrobial glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Applicant: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Hourihan, Barbara Donovan, Gerald Merovitz
  • Patent number: 6352745
    Abstract: There are provided methods for making a fragranced glove. The first method comprises the steps of: providing a glove with an inside surface and an outside surface, applying a fragrance to the glove, tumbling the glove to evenly distribute the fragrance, and drying the glove to remove the residual fragrance. The second method comprises the steps of providing a cured glove having an inside surface and an outside surface placed in their proper positions; halogenating the glove; rinsing the halogenated glove in a rinse solution; drying the rinsed glove; and applying a fragrance on the glove. The third method comprises providing a cured glove having an inside surface and an outside surface; halogenating the glove; neutralizing the halogenated glove; rinsing the glove in a rinse solution after neutralizing; drying the rinsed glove; cooling the dried glove; applying a fragrance onto the dried glove; and, tumbling the glove to distribute evenly the fragrance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Merovitz, Joseph Hourihan, Barbara Donovan