Patents by Inventor Thomas Joseph Africa

Thomas Joseph Africa 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).

  • Patent number: 11674681
    Abstract: A headlight device includes a headband for encircling a head of a wearer, a padding system having a pad attached to at least a portion of the headband, the pad including a first layer and a second layer. The first layer includes a first cushioning material having a first durometer and or the second layer includes a second cushioning material having a second durometer, or the first layer is perforated in a first perforation pattern and or the second layer is perforated in a second perforation pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Integra LifeSciences Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Joseph Africa, Lauren Angell
  • Publication number: 20220178532
    Abstract: A headlight device includes a headband for encircling a head of a wearer, a padding system having a pad attached to at least a portion of the headband, the pad including a first layer and a second layer. The first layer includes a first cushioning material having a first durometer and or the second layer includes a second cushioning material having a second durometer, or the first layer is perforated in a first perforation pattern and or the second layer is perforated in a second perforation pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Joseph Africa, Lauren Angell
  • Patent number: 11268686
    Abstract: A head wearable device includes a headpiece, a housing attached to the headpiece, a luminaire attached to the headpiece, the luminaire including a luminaire housing and at least one light source located within the luminaire housing, a duct system connecting the luminaire to the housing, a ball joint rotatably connecting the duct system to the luminaire, and an air moving device configured to induce a cooling air flow through an inlet in the luminaire housing, through the heatsink, through the ball joint, through the duct system, and out of an exhaust in the housing attached to of the headpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Integra LifeSciences Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Joseph Africa, Lauren Angell
  • Publication number: 20210054995
    Abstract: A head wearable device includes a headpiece, a housing attached to the headpiece, a luminaire attached to the headpiece, the luminaire including a luminaire housing and at least one light source located within the luminaire housing, a duct system connecting the luminaire to the housing, a ball joint rotatably connecting the duct system to the luminaire, and an air moving device configured to induce a cooling air flow through an inlet in the luminaire housing, through the heatsink, through the ball joint, through the duct system, and out of an exhaust in the housing attached to of the headpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas Joseph Africa, Lauren Angell
  • Patent number: 10830428
    Abstract: A head wearable device includes a headpiece, a housing attached to the headpiece, a luminaire attached to the headpiece, the luminaire including a luminaire housing and at least one light source located within the luminaire housing, a duct system connecting the luminaire to the housing, a ball joint rotatably connecting the duct system to the luminaire, and an air moving device configured to induce a cooling air flow through an inlet in the luminaire housing, through the heatsink, through the ball joint, through the duct system, and out of an exhaust in the housing attached to of the headpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Integra LifeSciences Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Joseph Africa, Lauren Angell
  • Publication number: 20200109840
    Abstract: A head wearable device includes a headpiece, a housing attached to the headpiece, a luminaire attached to the headpiece, the luminaire including a luminaire housing and at least one light source located within the luminaire housing, a duct system connecting the luminaire to the housing, a ball joint rotatably connecting the duct system to the luminaire, and an air moving device configured to induce a cooling air flow through an inlet in the luminaire housing, through the heatsink, through the ball joint, through the duct system, and out of an exhaust in the housing attached to of the headpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Joseph Africa, Lauren Angell
  • Patent number: 6739784
    Abstract: A binder, notebook or portfolio including a body having a front cover and a rear cover pivotally joined together and a retaining mechanism located on an outer surface of the body. The retaining mechanism includes a pair of panels coupled to the body, the panels being releasably attachable together. In another embodiment, the invention is a binder, notebook or portfolio including a body having a front cover and a rear cover pivotally joined together and a retaining mechanism located on an outer surface the body. The retaining mechanism includes a pair of panels pivotally coupled to the body such that loose components can be located between the panels and the outer surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: J. Michael Tims, Thomas Joseph Africa
  • Patent number: D486518
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Joseph Africa, J. Michael Tims
  • Patent number: D498257
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Joseph Africa, J. Michael Tims
  • Patent number: D884236
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Integra LifeSciences Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Joseph Africa, Lauren Angell, Kenny Snyder, Eric Gillman
  • Patent number: D901737
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Integra LifeSciences Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Neeley, Greg Falendysz, Steve Dieter, Parker Hren, Nick Higbee, Frank Thomas Poggio, Jaime Luis Prats, Thomas Joseph Africa, Lauren Angell, Kenny Snyder, Eric Gillman
  • Patent number: D935074
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Integra LifeSciences Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Neeley, Greg Falendysz, Steve Dieter, Parker Hren, Nick Higbee, Frank Thomas Poggio, Jaime Luis Prats, Thomas Joseph Africa, Lauren Angell, Kenny Snyder, Eric Gillman
  • Patent number: D987145
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Integra LifeSciences Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Neeley, Greg Falendysz, Steve Dieter, Parker Hren, Nick Higbee, Frank Thomas Poggio, Jaime Luis Prats, Thomas Joseph Africa, Lauren Angell, Kenny Snyder, Eric Gillman