Patents by Inventor Thomas Hudak
Thomas Hudak 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).
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Patent number: 10987529Abstract: A fire extinguisher is shown and described. The fire extinguisher may include a housing, a vessel positioned within the housing, the vessel retaining a fire suppression agent therein, and a discharge port positioned in the housing and operatively coupled with the vessel, where the fire suppression agent is capable of being expelled from the discharge port. The fire extinguisher may include an electrical connector positioned on the housing, the electrical connector capable of operatively securing to an electrical outlet, where the electrical connector is rotatable relative to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2012Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Nottingham Spirk Design AssociatesInventors: Thomas Hudak, Jeffrey Silver Taggart
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Publication number: 20140231109Abstract: A fire extinguisher is shown and described. The fire extinguisher may include a housing, a vessel positioned within the housing, the vessel retaining a fire suppression agent therein, and a discharge port positioned in the housing and operatively coupled with the vessel, where the fire suppression agent is capable of being expelled from the discharge port. The fire extinguisher may include an electrical connector positioned on the housing, the electrical connector capable of operatively securing to an electrical outlet, where the electrical connector is rotatable relative to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2012Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: Thomas Hudak, Jeffrey Silver Taggart
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Patent number: 7300633Abstract: The present invention recognizes that sample handling devices, particularly those used for testing for substances of abuse, do not allow for a separation of the bulk sample from a sample thereof to be tested. The present invention provides such a device and methods of use. The present invention includes but is not limited to a specimen collection device that includes a chamber such that the chamber is capable of collecting a specimen. The device also includes a reservoir such that the reservoir is capable of receiving a portion of the specimen from the chamber and optionally so that the reservoir is capable of receiving a test device. The device includes a valve including a valve body and a valve plunger functionally interposed between the chamber and the reservoir that is capable of transferring at least a portion of the specimen from the chamber to the reservoir such that the chamber and the reservoir are not in direct fluid communication.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2002Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Oakville Hong Kong Company LimitedInventors: Robert Thomas Hudak, Zhumin Guan, Yuchang Wu, Ying Yang
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Patent number: 7270959Abstract: The present invention recognizes that sample handling devices, particularly those used for testing for substances of abuse, do not allow for a separation of the bulk sample from a sample thereof to be tested. The present invention provides such a device and methods of use. The present invention includes but is not limited to a specimen collection device that includes a chamber such that the chamber is capable of collecting a specimen. The device also includes a reservoir such that the reservoir is capable of receiving a portion of the specimen from the chamber and optionally so that the reservoir is capable of receiving a test device. The device includes a valve functionally interposed between the chamber and the reservoir that is capable of transferring at least a portion of the specimen from the chamber to the reservoir such that the chamber and the reservoir are not in direct fluid communication.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2001Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: Oakville Hong Kong Company LimitedInventor: Robert Thomas Hudak
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Publication number: 20050282662Abstract: The Corner Ball game consists of plastic tube and bean bag leather balls which are tossed inside the tube for entertainment purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2004Publication date: December 22, 2005Inventor: Thomas Hudak
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Patent number: 6565808Abstract: The present invention recognizes that it can be desirable to have a sample receiving chamber integral to or engageable with a test platform, such as a test platform that includes a test strip. The sample receiving chamber is preferably separate or separable from the test platform, but that need not be the case. Preferably, a fluid flow actuating device or structure, such as a valve separates the sample receiving chamber from the test platform. A first aspect of the present invention is a test device that includes a sample receiving chamber and a test platform that preferably includes a test element. A second aspect of the present invention is a method of detecting an analyte in a sample, including: providing a sample, contacting the sample with a test device and detecting the analyte in the sample.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2001Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Acon LaboratoriesInventors: Robert Thomas Hudak, Lorraine Bautista
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Publication number: 20030027359Abstract: The present invention recognizes that sample handling devices, particularly those used for testing for substances of abuse, do not allow for a separation of the bulk sample from a sample thereof to be tested. The present invention provides such a device and methods of use. The present invention includes but is not limited to a specimen collection device that includes a chamber such that the chamber is capable of collecting a specimen. The device also includes a reservoir such that the reservoir is capable of receiving a portion of the specimen from the chamber and optionally so that the reservoir is capable of receiving a test device. The device includes a valve including a valve body and a valve plunger functionally interposed between the chamber and the reservoir that is capable of transferring at least a portion of the specimen from the chamber to the reservoir such that the chamber and the reservoir are not in direct fluid communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2002Publication date: February 6, 2003Inventors: Robert Thomas Hudak, Zhumin Guan, Yuchang Wu, Ying Yang
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Publication number: 20030022392Abstract: The present invention recognizes that sample handling devices, particularly those used for testing for substances of abuse, do not allow for a separation of the bulk sample from a sample thereof to be tested. The present invention provides such a device and methods of use. The present invention includes but is not limited to a specimen collection device that includes a chamber such that the chamber is capable of collecting a specimen. The device also includes a reservoir such that the reservoir is capable of receiving a portion of the specimen from the chamber and optionally so that the reservoir is capable of receiving a test device. The device includes a valve functionally interposed between the chamber and the reservoir that is capable of transferring at least a portion of the specimen from the chamber to the reservoir such that the chamber and the reservoir are not in direct fluid communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2001Publication date: January 30, 2003Inventor: Robert Thomas Hudak
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Publication number: 20020173047Abstract: The present invention recognizes that it can be desirable to have a sample receiving chamber integral to or engageable with a test platform, such as a test platform that includes a test strip. The sample receiving chamber is preferably separate or separable from the test platform, but that need not be the case. Preferably, a fluid flow actuating device or structure, such as a valve separates the sample receiving chamber from the test platform. The present invention provides such a device and methods of use. A first aspect of the present invention is a test device that includes a sample receiving chamber and a test platform that preferably includes a test element. The sample receiving chamber preferably engages the test platform and is optionally separable therefrom. A second aspect of the present invention is a method of detecting an analyte in a sample, including: providing a sample, contacting the sample with a test device and detecting the analyte in the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2001Publication date: November 21, 2002Inventors: Robert Thomas Hudak, Lorraine Bautista
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Publication number: 20020058031Abstract: The present invention utilizes human antibodies to identify and produce antigen preparations that are particularly useful for the detection, diagnosis, prognosis or prevention of human etiological agents or human disease states or conditions. The present invention provides a variety of aspects, including antigenic preparations, antibody preparations, methods of making such preparations and methods of using such preparations.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2001Publication date: May 16, 2002Inventors: Hsiaoho Edward Tung, Robert Thomas Hudak
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Patent number: D702000Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Akron Brass CompanyInventors: Thomas Hudak, Jeffrey Silver Taggart, Stephen Hughett, Lindsey Tufts, Jr., Alex Lei Velet, Lyndsye Hughett, Joshua Siegal