Patents by Inventor Walter Francovich
Walter Francovich 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: 10582984Abstract: A method for attaching a test fixture to a surgical instrument comprising removing a valve member from a valve chamber of a surgical instrument and removing another valve member from another valve chamber of the surgical instrument. The method further comprises inserting a valve member analogue extending from a frame of a test figure into the valve chamber, wherein the valve member analogue comprises a first seal and a second seal, and wherein the first and second seals are configured to seal at least a portion of the valve chamber of the surgical instrument. The method further comprises inserting another valve member analogue extending from the frame, wherein the valve member analogue and the another valve member analogue define a longitudinal axis extending substantially therebetween. The method further comprises securing the test fixture to the surgical instrument by moving the housing substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis into a locked position.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: ASP GLOBAL MANUFACTURING GMBHInventors: Nick N. Nguyen, Walter Francovich, Philippe Conseil
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Patent number: 10561307Abstract: Coupling arrangements and connectors for establishing a substantially fluid-tight removable connection between a fluid port in a medical device such as an endoscope. Various embodiments of the connectors may be coupled to a fluid conduit that may be attached to a decontamination or reprocessing device used to flow fluid through corresponding channels in the medical device during the decontamination process.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: ASP GLOBAL MANUFACTURING GMBHInventors: Nick N. Nguyen, Walter Francovich, Philippe Conseil
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Publication number: 20170172396Abstract: Coupling arrangements and connectors for establishing a substantially fluid-tight removable connection between a fluid port in a medical device such as an endoscope. Various embodiments of the connectors may be coupled to a fluid conduit that may be attached to a decontamination or reprocessing device used to flow fluid through corresponding channels in the medical device during the decontamination process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Nick N. Nguyen, Walter Francovich, Philippe Conseil
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Publication number: 20170151035Abstract: A method for attaching a test fixture to a surgical instrument comprising removing a valve member from a valve chamber of a surgical instrument and removing another valve member from another valve chamber of the surgical instrument. The method further comprises inserting a valve member analogue extending from a frame of a test figure into the valve chamber, wherein the valve member analogue comprises a first seal and a second seal, and wherein the first and second seals are configured to seal at least a portion of the valve chamber of the surgical instrument. The method further comprises inserting another valve member analogue extending from the frame, wherein the valve member analogue and the another valve member analogue define a longitudinal axis extending substantially therebetween. The method further comprises securing the test fixture to the surgical instrument by moving the housing substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis into a locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Nick N. Nguyen, Walter Francovich, Philippe Conseil
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Patent number: 9592373Abstract: Coupling arrangements and connectors for establishing a substantially fluid-tight removable connection between a fluid port in a medical device such as an endoscope. Various embodiments of the connectors may be coupled to a fluid conduit that may be attached to a decontamination or reprocessing device used to flow fluid through corresponding channels in the medical device during the decontamination process.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2009Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Nick N. Nguyen, Walter Francovich, Philippe Conseil
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Patent number: 9565995Abstract: A decontamination system including a test fixture configured to engage an endoscope in order to retain the test fixture thereto, wherein the endoscope can comprise a valve chamber and a valve removable from the valve chamber such that the test fixture can be inserted therein. The test fixture can comprise, first, a frame having a first gripping portion and a valve member analog extending from the frame, and, second, a housing having a second gripping portion movable relative to the frame between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein the second gripping portion is configured to be moved toward the first gripping portion to position the housing in its unlocked position. The second gripping portion can be configured to be moved away from the first gripping portion to position the housing in its locked position such that the housing can engage a locking feature on the endoscope.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: ETHICON, INC.Inventors: Nick N. Nguyen, Walter Francovich, Philippe Conseil
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Patent number: 9433771Abstract: Coupling arrangements and connectors for establishing a substantially fluid-tight removable connection between a plurality of fluid ports or channels in a medical device such as, an endoscope. Various embodiments of the connectors may be coupled to a plurality of fluid conduits that may be attached to a decontamination or reprocessing device used to flow fluid through corresponding channels in the medical device during the decontamination process.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2009Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: ETHICON, INC.Inventors: Nick N. Nguyen, Walter Francovich, Philippe Conseil
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Publication number: 20120007352Abstract: Coupling arrangements and connectors for establishing a substantially fluid-tight removable connection between a plurality of fluid ports or channels in a medical device such as, an endoscope. Various embodiments of the connectors may be coupled to a plurality of fluid conduits that may be attached to a decontamination or reprocessing device used to flow fluid through corresponding channels in the medical device during the decontamination process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2009Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventors: Nick N. Nguyen, Walter Francovich, Philippe Conseil
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Publication number: 20110298169Abstract: A decontamination system including a test fixture configured to engage an endoscope in order to retain the test fixture thereto, wherein the endoscope can comprise a valve chamber and a valve removable from the valve chamber such that the test fixture can be inserted therein. The test fixture can comprise, first, a frame having a first gripping portion and a valve member analogue extending from the frame, and, second, a housing having a second gripping portion movable relative to the frame between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein the second gripping portion is configured to be moved toward the first gripping portion to position the housing in its unlocked position. The second gripping portion can be configured to be moved away from the first gripping portion to position the housing in its locked position such that the housing can engage a locking feature on the endoscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2009Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventors: Nick N. Nguyen, Walter Francovich, Philippe Conseil
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Publication number: 20110298209Abstract: Coupling arrangements and connectors for establishing a substantially fluid-tight removable connection between a fluid port in medical device such as an endoscope. Various embodiments of the connectors may be coupled to a fluid conduit that may be attached to a decontamination or reprocessing device used to flow fluid through corresponding channels in the medical device during the decontamination process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2009Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventors: Nick N. Nguyen, Walter Francovich, Philippe Conseil
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Patent number: 7093742Abstract: A method of connecting a belt clip attachment device to a personal electronic device such as a mobile phone includes providing a belt clip attachment device for connecting the mobile phone to a belt clip, the belt clip attachment device and the rear of the mobile phone constructed so that the belt clip attachment device connects to the rear side of the mobile phone through a push and twist action on the belt clip attachment device; and connecting the belt clip attachment device to the rear side of the mobile phone by pushing and twisting the belt clip attachment device relative to the rear side of the mobile phone.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2003Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: Kyocera Wireless Corp.Inventors: John C. Steven, III, Gad Shaanan, Walter Francovich, Francois Duval, Patrick Mainville, Benoit Orban
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Patent number: 6986206Abstract: A hair clipping device includes a housing, a bladeset engageable upon the housing and including at least one stationary blade and at least one moving blade configured for reciprocal movement relative to the at least one stationary blade. The stationary blade has a first cutting edge and a second cutting edge, the at least one moving blade including a first moving edge configured for reciprocal movement relative to the first cutting edge, and a second moving edge configured for reciprocal movement relative to the second cutting edge. The housing defines a cutting location for the blades and the bladeset is rotatably engageable on the housing between a first position in which the first edges are employed, and a second position in which the second edges are employed. The housing encloses an apparatus for creating a vacuum, and defines a vacuum intake.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2003Date of Patent: January 17, 2006Assignee: Wahl Clipper CorporationInventors: James Edward McCambridge, Jon Thomas Freas, Jason M. Long, Walter Francovich
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Publication number: 20050040192Abstract: A method of connecting a belt clip attachment device to a personal electronic device such as a mobile phone includes providing a belt clip attachment device for connecting the mobile phone to a belt clip, the belt clip attachment device and the rear of the mobile phone constructed so that the belt clip attachment device connects to the rear side of the mobile phone through a push and twist action on the belt clip attachment device; and connecting the belt clip attachment device to the rear side of the mobile phone by pushing and twisting the belt clip attachment device relative to the rear side of the mobile phone.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2003Publication date: February 24, 2005Inventors: John Steven, Gad Shaanan, Walter Francovich, Francois Duval, Patrick Mainville, Benoit Orban
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Patent number: 6739053Abstract: A hair clipping device includes a housing, a bladeset engageable upon the housing and including at least one stationary blade and at least one moving blade configured for reciprocal movement relative to the at least one stationary blade. The stationary blade has a first cutting edge and a second cutting edge, the at least one moving blade including a first moving edge configured for reciprocal movement relative to the first cutting edge, and a second moving edge configured for reciprocal movement relative to the second cutting edge. The housing defines a cutting location for the blades and the bladeset is rotatably engageable on the housing between a first position in which the first edges are employed, and a second position in which the second edges are employed. The housing encloses an apparatus for creating a vacuum, and defines a vacuum intake.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2000Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: Wahl Clipper CorporationInventors: James Edward McCambridge, Jon Thomas Freas, Jason M. Long, Walter Francovich
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Publication number: 20040055163Abstract: A hair clipping device includes a housing, a bladeset engageable upon the housing and including at least one stationary blade and at least one moving blade configured for reciprocal movement relative to the at least one stationary blade. The stationary blade has a first cutting edge and a second cutting edge, the at least one moving blade including a first moving edge configured for reciprocal movement relative to the first cutting edge, and a second moving edge configured for reciprocal movement relative to the second cutting edge. The housing defines a cutting location for the blades and the bladeset is rotatably engageable on the housing between a first position in which the first edges are employed, and a second position in which the second edges are employed. The housing encloses an apparatus for creating a vacuum, and defines a vacuum intake.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Applicant: WAHL CLIPPER CORPORATIONInventors: James Edward McCambridge, Jon Thomas Freas, Jason M. Long, Walter Francovich
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Patent number: 6684511Abstract: A hair clipping device includes a housing, a bladeset engageable upon the housing and including at least one stationary blade and at least one moving blade configured for reciprocal movement relative to the at least one stationary blade. The stationary blade has a first cutting edge and a second cutting edge, the at least one moving blade including a first moving edge configured for reciprocal movement relative to the first cutting edge, and a second moving edge configured for reciprocal movement relative to the second cutting edge. The housing defines a cutting location for the blades and the bladeset is rotatably engageable on the housing between a first position in which the first edges are employed, and a second position in which the second edges are employed. The housing encloses an apparatus for creating a vacuum, and defines a vacuum intake.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2000Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Wahl Clipper CorporationInventors: James Edward McCambridge, Jon Thomas Freas, Jason M. Long, Walter Francovich
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Patent number: 6665938Abstract: A hair clipping device includes a housing, a blade chassis engageable upon the housing and having a bladeset including a stationary blade and at least one moving blade configured for reciprocal movement relative to the stationary blade. A comb assembly is configured for releasable attachment to the blade chassis and includes a comb base and a comb member. The comb member is selectively slidably adjustable relative to the comb base between a retracted position and an extended position. An adjustment mechanism is provided for selectively adjusting the comb member between the extended position and the retracted position, the adjustment mechanism having a handle and being configured so that movement of the handle will cause extension or retraction of the comb member relative to the comb base. In a hair clipping device, a housing encloses an apparatus for creating a vacuum, and has a vacuum inlet.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2000Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Wahl Clipper CorporationInventors: James Edward McCambridge, Jon Thomas Freas, Jason M. Long, Walter Francovich
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Patent number: 6474221Abstract: A distributor for a coffee machine and a method for making coffee with options for selected quantity and types of coffee to be served are disclosed. The distributor has three fluid passages and operable between first and second positions. In the first position a first passage is adapted to receive a water and coffee mixture from a first hopper to be delivered to a first brewer or a second passage is adapted to receive a water and coffee mixture from a second hopper to be delivered to a second brewer. In the second position a third passage is adapted to receive a water and coffee mixture from either selected one of the first and second hoppers to be distributed substantial-equally to the first and second brewers. The invention provides a simple distribution system for the coffee machine with options for selected quantities and types of coffee. The invention also advantageously makes it possible to quickly serve a freshly brewed coffee with a selected quantity and type.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2001Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: Newco Enterprises Inc.Inventors: Gad Shaanan, Walter Francovich
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Patent number: D544085Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2005Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Gregory Schriner, Paul Pappalardo, Vanessa Kamerer, Ivan Brousseau, Marc Drucker, Jean Marcoux, Walter Francovich, Francois Duval
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Patent number: D496127Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2003Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Augusto Picozza, Michael Morton, Gad Shaanan, Walter Francovich, Ben Coley, Francois Duval