Patents by Inventor Vincent J. Bailey

Vincent J. Bailey 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: 11960665
    Abstract: A drape for an input control console of an elongate device may comprise a main drape section configured to fit over the input control console via a main opening at one end of the main drape section. The drape may also comprise a plurality of pockets. Each of the plurality of pockets may include a pocket opening that is attached to a respective secondary opening in the main drape section. Each of the plurality of pockets may be configured to be anchored, at the pocket opening, to a side surface of a respective raised ring or bezel on the input control console using a respective tightening element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: David W. Bailey, Federico Barbagli, Reuben D. Brewer, Christopher R Carlson, Vincent Duindam, Tania K. Morimoto, Michael D. Paris, Oliver J. Wagner
  • Patent number: 9834466
    Abstract: A method of making a bottle includes (a) forming a parison, (b) blowing the parison into a bottle of one-piece integrally formed construction, and (c) during the step (a) and/or the step (b), forming internal features on a neck of the bottle. Step (c) includes (c1) forming external features on the neck during the step (a), (c2) pushing the external features into the neck during step (b), and forming the internal features to be disposed entirely within the neck where the neck widens and at positions spaced from an internal surface of a neck finish and not extending into a shoulder of the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Lonsway, Bruce A. Becker, Vincent J. Bailey
  • Publication number: 20160257595
    Abstract: A method of making a bottle includes (a) forming a parison, (b) blowing the parison into a bottle of one-piece integrally formed construction, and (c) during the step (a) and/or the step (b), forming internal features on a neck of the bottle. Step (c) includes (c1) forming external features on the neck during the step (a), (c2) pushing the external features into the neck during step (b), and forming the internal features to be disposed entirely within the neck where the neck widens and at positions spaced from an internal surface of a neck finish and not extending into a shoulder of the bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Michael J. Lonsway, Bruce A. Becker, Vincent J. Bailey
  • Patent number: 9370892
    Abstract: A bottle of one-piece integrally formed construction has a body with a closed base and a shoulder at an end of the body remote from the base, and a neck extending from the shoulder along an axis and terminating in a neck finish for attachment of a closure. The bottle neck includes at least one internal embossment for affecting flow of liquid from the body through the neck. In exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, the at least one internal embossment includes at least one internal annular rib or at least one internal rib coplanar with the neck axis or at least one internal spiral rib or at least one internal elliptical rib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Lonsway, Bruce A. Becker, Vincent J. Bailey
  • Patent number: 9339967
    Abstract: A bottle of one-piece integrally formed construction has a body with a closed base and a shoulder at an end of the body remote from the base, and a neck extending from the shoulder along an axis and terminating in a neck finish for attachment of a closure. The bottle neck includes at least one internal embossment for affecting flow of liquid from the body through the neck. In exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, the at least one internal embossment includes at least one internal annular rib or at least one internal rib coplanar with the neck axis or at least one internal spiral rib or at least one internal elliptical rib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Lonsway, Bruce A. Becker, Vincent J. Bailey
  • Patent number: 8701444
    Abstract: A parison mold assembly for a press-and-blow glassware forming machine includes a neck ring for molding a finish portion of a parison, a parison mold for molding a body portion of the parison, and a plunger for insertion through the neck ring into the parison mold for pressing a hot glass gob against inner surfaces of the neck ring and the parison mold. The plunger has an outer surface of revolution around a central axis, including a first portion disposed within the neck ring when the plunger is fully inserted through the neck ring into the parison mold, a second portion spaced from the first portion, and a transition third portion extending between the first and second portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Phyllis A. Cresswell, Vincent J. Bailey, Edward A. Grant, Daniel L. Newsom
  • Publication number: 20140042672
    Abstract: A bottle of one-piece integrally formed construction has a body with a closed base and a shoulder at an end of the body remote from the base, and a neck extending from the shoulder along an axis and terminating in a neck finish for attachment of a closure. The bottle neck includes at least one internal embossment for affecting flow of liquid from the body through the neck. In exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, the at least one internal embossment includes at least one internal annular rib or at least one internal rib coplanar with the neck axis or at least one internal spiral rib or at least one internal elliptical rib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Lonsway, Bruce A. Becker, Vincent J. Bailey
  • Publication number: 20130340482
    Abstract: A parison mold assembly for a press-and-blow glassware forming machine includes a neck ring for molding a finish portion of a parison, a parison mold for molding a body portion of the parison, and a plunger for insertion through the neck ring into the parison mold for pressing a hot glass gob against inner surfaces of the neck ring and the parison mold. The plunger has an outer surface of revolution around a central axis, including a first portion disposed within the neck ring when the plunger is fully inserted through the neck ring into the parison mold, a second portion spaced from the first portion, and a transition third portion extending between the first and second portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Phyllis A. Cresswell, Vincent J. Bailey, Edward A. Grant, Daniel L. Newsom
  • Patent number: 8591632
    Abstract: A bottle of one-piece integrally formed construction has a body with a closed base and a shoulder at an end of the body remote from the base, and a neck extending from the shoulder along an axis and terminating in a neck finish for attachment of a closure. The bottle neck includes at least one internal embossment for affecting flow of liquid from the body through the neck. In exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, the at least one internal embossment includes at least one internal annular rib or at least one internal rib coplanar with the neck axis or at least one internal spiral rib or at least one internal elliptical rib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Lonsway, Bruce A. Becker, Vincent J. Bailey
  • Publication number: 20130047851
    Abstract: A bottle of one-piece integrally formed construction has a body with a closed base and a shoulder at an end of the body remote from the base, and a neck extending from the shoulder along an axis and terminating in a neck finish for attachment of a closure. The bottle neck includes at least one internal embossment for affecting flow of liquid from the body through the neck. In exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, the at least one internal embossment includes at least one internal annular rib or at least one internal rib coplanar with the neck axis or at least one internal spiral rib or at least one internal elliptical rib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Michael J. Lonsway, Bruce A. Becker, Vincent J. Bailey
  • Patent number: 8333287
    Abstract: A longneck glass or metal bottle of one-piece integrally formed construction has a body with a closed base and a shoulder at an end of the body remote from the base, and a neck extending from the shoulder along an axis and terminating in a neck finish for attachment of a closure. The bottle neck includes at least one internal embossment for affecting flow of liquid from the body through the neck. In exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, the at least one internal embossment includes at least one internal annular rib or at least one internal rib coplanar with the neck axis or at least one internal spiral rib or at least one internal elliptical rib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Lonsway, Bruce A. Becker, Vincent J. Bailey
  • Publication number: 20100264107
    Abstract: A longneck glass or metal bottle of one-piece integrally formed construction has a body with a closed base and a shoulder at an end of the body remote from the base, and a neck extending from the shoulder along an axis and terminating in a neck finish for attachment of a closure. The bottle neck includes at least one internal embossment for affecting flow of liquid from the body through the neck. In exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, the at least one internal embossment includes at least one internal annular rib or at least one internal rib coplanar with the neck axis or at least one internal spiral rib or at least one internal elliptical rib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Michael J. Lonsway, Bruce A. Becker, Vincent J. Bailey
  • Patent number: D658999
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Lonsway, Bruce A. Becker, Vincent J. Bailey
  • Patent number: D704063
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Lonsway, Bruce A. Becker, Vincent J. Bailey
  • Patent number: D704064
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Lonsway, Bruce A. Becker, Vincent J. Bailey
  • Patent number: D704560
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Lonsway, Bruce A. Becker, Vincent J. Bailey
  • Patent number: D706635
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Lonsway, Vincent J. Bailey, Bruce A. Becker