Patents by Inventor William T. Kelly

William T. Kelly 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: 11464614
    Abstract: A mesh deployment device having separate mesh deployment and actuation units is provided. A mesh deployment device includes an actuation unit and a mesh deployment unit configured to be releasably secured to the actuation unit. When the mesh deployment unit is secured to the actuation unit, a first actuation of the actuation unit moves the mesh deployment unit from an expanded condition to a collapsed condition and a second actuation of the actuation unit moves the mesh deployment unit from the collapsed condition to the expanded condition. The mesh deployment device may further include a mesh releasably secured to the mesh deployment unit. A third actuation of the actuation unit may release the mesh from the mesh deployment unit. Also provided is a kit including multiple mesh deployment units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: William T. Kelly, Jason T. Iceman, Jay Breindel, Erik Carlson, Thomas Wenchell, Kayla Cloutier, Shane Reardon
  • Publication number: 20190307542
    Abstract: A mesh deployment device having separate mesh deployment and actuation units is provided. A mesh deployment device includes an actuation unit and a mesh deployment unit configured to be releasably secured to the actuation unit. When the mesh deployment unit is secured to the actuation unit, a first actuation of the actuation unit moves the mesh deployment unit from an expanded condition to a collapsed condition and a second actuation of the actuation unit moves the mesh deployment unit from the collapsed condition to the expanded condition. The mesh deployment device may further include a mesh releasably secured to the mesh deployment unit. A third actuation of the actuation unit may release the mesh from the mesh deployment unit. Also provided is a kit including multiple mesh deployment units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: William T. Kelly, Jason T. Iceman, Jay Breindel, Erik Carlson, Thomas Wenchell, Kayla Cloutier, Shane Reardon
  • Patent number: 10376352
    Abstract: A mesh deployment device having separate mesh deployment and actuation units is provided. A mesh deployment device includes an actuation unit and a mesh deployment unit configured to be releasably secured to the actuation unit. When the mesh deployment unit is secured to the actuation unit, a first actuation of the actuation unit moves the mesh deployment unit from an expanded condition to a collapsed condition and a second actuation of the actuation unit moves the mesh deployment unit from the collapsed condition to the expanded condition. The mesh deployment device may further include a mesh releasably secured to the mesh deployment unit. A third actuation of the actuation unit may release the mesh from the mesh deployment unit. Also provided is a kit including multiple mesh deployment units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: William T. Kelly, Jason T. Iceman, Jay Breindel, Erik Carlson, Thomas Wenchell, Kayla Cloutier, Shane Reardon
  • Publication number: 20170296318
    Abstract: A mesh deployment device having separate mesh deployment and actuation units is provided. A mesh deployment device includes an actuation unit and a mesh deployment unit configured to be releasably secured to the actuation unit. When the mesh deployment unit is secured to the actuation unit, a first actuation of the actuation unit moves the mesh deployment unit from an expanded condition to a collapsed condition and a second actuation of the actuation unit moves the mesh deployment unit from the collapsed condition to the expanded condition. The mesh deployment device may further include a mesh releasably secured to the mesh deployment unit. A third actuation of the actuation unit may release the mesh from the mesh deployment unit. Also provided is a kit including multiple mesh deployment units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: William T. Kelly, Jason T. Iceman, Jay Breindel, Erik Carlson, Thomas Wenchell, Kayla Cloutier, Shane Reardon
  • Patent number: 9655709
    Abstract: A mesh deployment device having separate mesh deployment and actuation units is provided. A mesh deployment device includes an actuation unit and a mesh deployment unit configured to be releasably secured to the actuation unit. When the mesh deployment unit is secured to the actuation unit, a first actuation of the actuation unit moves the mesh deployment unit from an expanded condition to a collapsed condition and a second actuation of the actuation unit moves the mesh deployment unit from the collapsed condition to the expanded condition. The mesh deployment device may further include a mesh releasably secured to the mesh deployment unit. A third actuation of the actuation unit may release the mesh from the mesh deployment unit. Also provided is a kit including multiple mesh deployment units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: William T. Kelly, Jason T. Iceman, Jay Breindel, Erik Carlson, Thomas Wenchell, Kayla Cloutier, Shane Reardon
  • Publication number: 20150088169
    Abstract: A mesh deployment device having separate mesh deployment and actuation units is provided. A mesh deployment device includes an actuation unit and a mesh deployment unit configured to be releasably secured to the actuation unit. When the mesh deployment unit is secured to the actuation unit, a first actuation of the actuation unit moves the mesh deployment unit from an expanded condition to a collapsed condition and a second actuation of the actuation unit moves the mesh deployment unit from the collapsed condition to the expanded condition. The mesh deployment device may further include a mesh releasably secured to the mesh deployment unit. A third actuation of the actuation unit may release the mesh from the mesh deployment unit. Also provided is a kit including multiple mesh deployment units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: William T. Kelly, Jason T. Iceman, Jay Breindel, Erik Carlson, Thomas Wenchell, Kayla Cloutier, Shane Reardon
  • Patent number: 8858074
    Abstract: A temperature probe includes a flange, a support structure, thermocouple wires, and guide plates. The flange has a midline. The support structure is attached to the midline and extends away from the flange. The thermocouple wires extend along the support structure, and terminate in a set of outer sensing tips and a set of inner sensing tips. The guide plates secure the thermocouple wires to the support structure. The guide plates are offset laterally from the midline of the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Greenberg, Ryan Spence, William T. Kelly, Joseph DeLorme, Bobby J. McLarty
  • Publication number: 20140016670
    Abstract: A temperature probe includes a flange, a support structure, thermocouple wires, and guide plates. The flange has a midline. The support structure is attached to the midline and extends away from the flange. The thermocouple wires extend along the support structure, and terminate in a set of outer sensing tips and a set of inner sensing tips. The guide plates secure the thermocouple wires to the support structure. The guide plates are offset laterally from the midline of the flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael D. Greenberg, Ryan Spence, William T. Kelly, Joseph DeLorme, Bobby J. McLarty
  • Publication number: 20100167222
    Abstract: A fuel nozzle for use in a burner comprises a main body having an inlet end and an outlet end and defining a longitudinal axis. A fuel passageway has a fuel receiving inlet, and a fuel emitting outlet for delivering fuel to a mixing chamber of the burner. A first air flow channel having an inlet, and an outlet disposed adjacent the fuel emitting outlet for delivering air to the mixing chamber. The portion of the first air flow channel adjacent the outlet is oriented obliquely to the longitudinal axis. A second air flow channel has an inlet, and an outlet disposed adjacent the fuel emitting outlet for delivering air to the mixing chamber. The first air flow channel and the second air flow channel generally surround the fuel passageway, and are disposed on the exterior of the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Darsell Karringten, William T. Kelly
  • Publication number: 20100154771
    Abstract: An oxygen flow controlling rear housing member for use in a burner comprises a main body portion with a first oxygen inlet. An annular oxygen gathering chamber is in fluid communication with the first oxygen inlet. An annular wall divides the annular oxygen gathering chamber and an annular oxygen-flow mixing chamber. A first oxygen flow passageway extends between the annular oxygen gathering chamber and the annular oxygen-flow mixing chamber, and has a first height that is a portion of the height of the annular wall. A second oxygen flow passageway extends between the annular oxygen gathering chamber and the annular oxygen-flow mixing chamber, and has a second height that is a portion of the height of the annular wall. The height of the first oxygen flow passageway is greater than the height of the second oxygen flow passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Darsell Karringten, William T. Kelly
  • Patent number: 4303876
    Abstract: A multi-cell battery charger having a cell holder adapted for receiving and charging various size rechargeable cells, such as cylindrical and rectangular shaped rechargeable cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1981
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventors: William T. Kelly, III, Francis Stahl
  • Patent number: 4178538
    Abstract: A rechargeable cell checker having a primary cell for providing a quick charge to a rechargeable cell and an indicating means, such as a light, for indicating whether the rechargeable cell took and held the charge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1979
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventor: William T. Kelly, III
  • Patent number: D250469
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1978
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventors: William T. Kelly, III, Francis Stahl
  • Patent number: D252502
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1979
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventor: William T. Kelly, III