Patents Represented by Attorney Paul J. Cook

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  • Endomedullar device for nailing long distance
    Patent number: 5810820
    Abstract: An endomedullar device for nailing long bones is disclosed. The device includes an elongated tubular body for insertion inside the bone. A connecting mechanism for connecting the body to the bone is made up of at least a pair of deformable nails and an operating mechanism for moving the deformable nails between a withdrawn idle position inside the tubular body and an operating position where the nails project outward of the tubular body and into the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Inventors: Francesco Saverio Santori, Marco Ottieri Tonci
  • Marine vessel construction
    Patent number: 5803004
    Abstract: A double hull marine vessel is provided which includes a syntactic foam-macrosphere composition between the inner and outer hulls which dissipates force applied to an outer hull.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: Emerson & Cuming, Composite Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald F. Swann, Noel J. Tessler, James M. Teague, Ted M. Daves, Depankar Neogi, William A. Yancey
  • Filter cartridge construction and process for filtering particle-containing paint compositions
    Patent number: 5798049
    Abstract: A filter element for filtering a particle-containing paint composition or a particle loading slurry composition which is a precursor to a particle-containing paint composition is provided. The filtration element comprises at least one filtration layer formed from woven polymer fibers and having substantially uniform pores and two spacer layers. The spacer layers have raised projections to create a space between adjacent spacer layers having contacting projections. The filtration element has a pleated or spirally wound configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Assignee: Millipore Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen Proulx, Paul J. Cook, Michael L. Heise
  • Dental post
    Patent number: 5788497
    Abstract: A dental post having a top section and a lower section is provided wherein the lower section has a plurality of subsections. The subsections have a progressively reduced effective diameter in vertical direction away from the top section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Assignee: Wellesley Research Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul R. Chalifoux
  • Water intrusion test for filters
    Patent number: 5786528
    Abstract: An improved water flow test for determining the integrity and/or pore size distribution of a porous filter is disclosed. The improvement involves the ability to determine and take into account the changes in filter structure due to filter compaction or creep resulting from compressive forces when pressure is applied to the surfaces of the filter. By proper characterization of the filter under test, the initial system volume and the volume change associated with pressurizing the filter can be accurately determined at all points in time during a test cycle. As a result, composite flowrate changes (i.e. the flow due to filter compaction/creep plus the flow due to liquid intrusion) can be evaluated to distinguish between various flow components to accurately determine the pore size of the filter being tested or a filter defect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Assignee: Millipore Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony J. Dileo, Richard W. Gray
  • Segmented flange structure including a shim
    Patent number: 5755464
    Abstract: A flange structure formed from a plurality of joined flange segments is provided. The joined flange segments form a generally circular opening for a conduit. The generally circular opening has a perimeter formed from a first surface segment having discrete teeth and extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the faces and a second surface segment tapered toward one of the faces. The flange structure can be connected to a substrate by fasteners extending through two oval shaped openings connecting the two forces. At least one shim is attached to the flange segments about the circular opening. The shim has an inner surface with essentially the same surface configuration as the generally circular opening of the flange segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Erwin's LLC
    Inventor: Roger D. Erwin
  • Apparatus for isolating and containing reactive medium
    Patent number: 5738335
    Abstract: A device for isolating and containing gas reactive materials includes a novel valve arrangement that is actuatable in conjunction with the movement of a pre-loaded metal diaphragm. The valve is situated in a housing having an inlet and an outlet fitting, a seat for the diaphragm and a metal tube in contact with the diaphragm to provide fluid communication between the housing and the gas supply to that the pre-loaded diaphragm is opened upon the connection of the gas supply to allow gas flow to the gas reactive material disposed within the housing. The pre-loaded diaphragm force is sufficient to form a fluid tight seal when the device is disconnected from a gas supply line therby sealing the interior of the device from the surrounding enviroment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: Millipore Corporation
    Inventor: Roger R. Coutu
  • Filter cartridge construction and process for filtering particle-containing paint compositions
    Patent number: 5736044
    Abstract: A filter element for filtering a particle-containing paint composition or a particle loading slurry composition which is a precursor to a particle-containing paint composition is provided. The filtration element comprises at least one filtration layer formed from woven polymer fibers and having substantially uniform pores and two spacer layers. The spacer layers have raised projections to create a space between adjacent spacer layers having contacting projections. The filtration element has a pleated or spirally wound configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Inventors: Stephen Proulx, Paul J. Cook, Michael L. Heise
  • Fish hook construction
    Patent number: 5735072
    Abstract: A fish hook construction is provided including a hook having a barb and a first shank. A second shank is attached to the first shank and is spaced apart from the first shank to permit bait to be positioned on the first shank. A wing is positioned on the second shank which directs movement of the construction when a force is applied to a line attached to the hook construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: Physh, Inc.
    Inventors: Russel P. Cook, Robert Brackett, Carl B. Malcolm, III
  • Mountable disc display device
    Patent number: 5725934
    Abstract: A display device is provided comprising one or more masking discs being printed on a surface and a transparent area for viewing printed matter on a substrate disc such as a compact disc. A masking disc or a protective layer includes a bushing extending through a central hole of the compact disc so that each masking disc and substrate disc are rotatably mounted relative to each other. The bushing cooperates with a securing disc to maintain the masking discs and substrate disc together. The securing disc includes means for mounting the display device on a substrate independent of the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: Disc Concepts, Inc.
    Inventor: Glenn Gallant
  • Method for diagnosing a patient for chlamydia
    Patent number: 5716793
    Abstract: A method of detecting chlamydia in a extracellular sample is provided which comprises contacting the sample with an idiotypic antibody to GLXA to form an immunocomplex and detecting the immunocomplex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignee: Animal House, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Bruce MacDonald, Elizabeth S. Stuart, Ling Ling An, Myron D. Whipkey
  • Clamp for cylindrical object
    Patent number: 5711639
    Abstract: A clamp for a cylindrical object is provided which is formed of fibers in the form of woven fabric molded in a polymeric matrix. The clamps have two free ends through which one or two rods extend. The compressive force exerted by the clamp can be adjusted by adjusting the distance between the free end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1998
    Assignee: Emerson & Cuming Composite Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Noel Tessier, Anthony Colageo, Depankar Neogi, Craig Douglas
  • External rail system for a boat
    Patent number: 5706751
    Abstract: A rail system for a boat is provided which includes a rail having a shock absorbing channel in the top surface of the rail and extending the length of the rail. The rail has a side surface which is adhesively secured to a hull of the boat. A bottom surface of the rail can be rendered concave or be provided with a plurality of channels to deflect water away from the boat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventor: Christopher A. Hodges
  • Composite ultrafiltration membrane
    Patent number: 5698281
    Abstract: A composite ultrafiltration membrane is provided having a microporous polyolefin or sulfone polymer base resistant substrate and an ultrafiltration layer formed from a sulfone polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Assignee: Millipore Corporation
    Inventors: Ellen C. Bellantoni, Robert S. Loya
  • Multiple sample separator
    Patent number: 5674395
    Abstract: A multiwell filtration device having at least two liquid receiving reservoirs is disclosed in which at least one of the side walls includes one or more openings for passing liquid therethrough. A filtration membrane is sealingly adhered to the side wall covering the openings of each reservoir. The reservoirs are adapted to be positioned within the wells of a multiwell plate, which receives the filtrate passing from the reservoir through the membranes. The desired orientation of the reservoirs in the multiwell plate is retained before, during or after filtration to promote efficient automated sample handling techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: Millipore Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph Stankowski, Phillip Clark, Sandra Katz, George A. Gagne
  • Alarm for a card shaped object
    Patent number: 5642095
    Abstract: An alarm system is provided for a card shaped object comprising a holder for the card shaped object and a detecting apparatus for detecting the absence of the card shaped object from the holder and a device transmitter. The transmitter device sends a signal to a component remote from the holder and a transmitter device. The transmitter device sends a signal to a component remote from the holder which contains a receiver of the signal and an adjustable alarm. A resettable timer is positioned either in the holder or in the component remote from the holder so that, after a set time period, is activated in response to the signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1997
    Assignee: Wellesley Research Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Russel P. Cook
  • Porous composite membrane and process
    Patent number: 5629084
    Abstract: A composite porous membrane is provided which comprises a porous membrane substrate having an average pore size between 0.01 and 10 microns formed of a first polymer which is coated over its entire surface with a crosslinked second polymer. The second polymer is dissolved in a solvent with a free radical polymerization initiator in the absence of a crosslinking agent. The second polymer is crosslinked in situ and rendered insoluble by mild heating and/or exposure to ultraviolet light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Assignee: Millipore Investment Holdings Ltd.
    Inventor: Wilson Moya
  • Manifold apparatus for tangential flow filtration apparatus
    Patent number: 5599447
    Abstract: A manifold segment is provided for tangential flow filtration apparatus. The manifold segment includes a fluid feed conduit, a retentate conduit, a filtrate inlet and a filtrate outlet. An adaptor manifold is provided which directs filtrate from the manifold segment into a tangential flow filtration module and directs filtrate from the module into the manifold segment. Filtrate introduced into the tangential flow filtrate module reduces pressure drop across a filter layer in the module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: Millipore Investment Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Steven R. Pearl, Andrew G. Proulx, Brian Hillier
  • Electrodeionization process for purifying a liquid
    Patent number: 5593563
    Abstract: In an electrodeionization apparatus having a cathode compartment and an anode compartment for removing ions from a liquid under the influence of a voltage, the cathode compartment includes electron conductive particles such as metal particles and/or carbon particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Assignee: Millipore Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey P. Denoncourt, Jacques Moulin
  • Apparatus for monitoring moisture in a gas stream
    Patent number: RE35544
    Abstract: A device is provided comprising a piezoelectric material and at least one non-crystalline .[.non-crystalline.]. metal oxide.[.,.]..Iadd.; .Iaddend.crystalline.[.-.]..Iadd.,.Iaddend.non-zeolite metal oxide and mixtures thereof coating chemically reactive with trace quantities of water in chemically reactive and inert gases. The piezoelectric material is bonded to a conductor for delivering an alternating electric current and to a conductor for transmitting resonant vibration frequency of the crystal. The reactive metal oxide coating has an effective thickness which provides a serviceable life for the coating while not being so thick as to prevent vibration of the piezoelectric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Assignee: Millipore Corporation
    Inventor: James T. Snow