Patents by Inventor William Francis McNally

William Francis McNally 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).

  • Antibiotic textile materials suitable for wound dressings and wound dressings incorporating the same
    Patent number: 7385101
    Abstract: A hydrophilic textile matrix having antibiotic activity is provided. The textile matrix is a non-woven material including a blend (i.e., mixture) of metallic silver-coated fibers and a non-metallic, water absorbent material. Wound dressings incorporating the textile matrices are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Noble Fiber Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Satish N. Chandra, Joel M. Furey, William Francis McNally
  • Antibiotic textile materials suitable for wound dressings and wound dressings incorporating the same
    Publication number: 20030176827
    Abstract: A hydrophilic textile matrix having antibiotic activity is provided. The textile matrix is a non-woven material including a blend (i.e., mixture) of metallic silver-coated fibers and a non-metallic, water absorbent material. Wound dressings incorporating the textile matrices are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Applicant: Nobel Fiber Technologies
    Inventors: Satish N. Chandra, Joel M. Furey, William Francis McNally
  • Method for enhancing insulation materials
    Publication number: 20020086599
    Abstract: A method for enhancing insulation materials without increasing the weight, thickness or density of the materials is disclosed, which includes adding to the materials an amount, effective for the purpose, of a metal-coated staple fiber, filament fiber or fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: William Francis McNally, Joel M. Furey