Patents Assigned to Richard L. Bird
  • Method of removing contaminants from an epidermal surface using an oscillating fluidic spray
    Patent number: 6176941
    Abstract: A process for cleansing microorganisms from the pliant epidermal surface of a human hand which comprises brushlessly scrubbing the pliant epidermal surface of the human hand with a plurality of cleansing fluids. The cleansing fluids are oscillating sprays which are sprayed onto the epidermal surface at a frequency of 20-80 HZ and at a temperature of 40-50° C. thereby removing microorganisms present on the pliant epidermal surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignees: Warren R. Jewett, Richard L. Bird
    Inventors: Warren R. Jewett, Tadeusz M. Drzewiecki
  • Oscillating liquid jet washing system
    Patent number: 6110292
    Abstract: Fluidic oscillators are used to apply pulsatile sweeping streams of a liquid, preferably a cleansing solution, to selected areas of epidermis in a manner consistent with the resonant characteristics of the epidermis. The device thereby cleanses the skin, pores, and folds of microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignees: Warren R. Jewett, Richard L. Bird
    Inventors: Warren R. Jewett, Tadeusz M. Drzewiecki