Patents by Inventor Kevin D. McCarthy

Kevin D. McCarthy 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).

  • Microbial nanowires, related systems and methods of fabrication
    Patent number: 7498155
    Abstract: Conductive nanowires, as are available from a range of bacteria species, methods of use and related device structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Derek R. Lovley, Gemma Reguera, Kevin D. McCarthy, Mark T. Tuominem
  • Self-inflating changing pad
    Publication number: 20040025254
    Abstract: A self-inflating, collapsible changing pad includes an open-cell foam cushion unit; a flexible, airtight cover enclosing the cushion unit; and a self-inflation valve situated in the cover and communicating between the exterior and interior of the cover. The valve is operable to inflate and deflate the cushion unit, whereby, when the valve is open and the cushion unit is collapsed, the cushion unit is expanded by the flow of air into the valve in response to the pressure differential between the interior and the exterior of the cover. To collapse the changing pad, the valve is opened, allowing air to escape from the cushion unit as the changing pad is rolled into a substantially cylindrical configuration. The valve is then closed to maintain the changing pad in this collapsed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventor: Kevin D. McCarthy