Patents by Inventor Lloyd S. Brown

Lloyd S. Brown 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).

  • Infection-resistant surgical devices and methods of making them
    Patent number: 5534288
    Abstract: Infection resistant surgical devices are prepared by impregnating a substrate with a composition containing glycerine and an antimicrobial agent, preferably a silver salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Assignee: United States Surgical Corporation
    Inventors: Elliott A. Gruskin, Daniel R. Lee, Lloyd S. Brown
  • Method and apparatus for detecting leaks in sealed packages
    Patent number: 5361626
    Abstract: A hydrocarbon leak detector apparatus detects defectively sealed packages by monitoring for the presence of a volatile hydrocarbonaceous substance that leaks from defective packages. The apparatus includes one or more sealable chambers, a vacuum generator pump, a hydrocarbon detector and conduit means for delivering air from the chamber(s) to the hydrocarbon detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: United States Surgical Corporation
    Inventors: Francis D. Colligan, Lloyd S. Brown