Patents by Inventor Alan Cucknell
Alan Cucknell 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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Publication number: 20170332705Abstract: A brassiere, such as a backless and optionally strapless brassiere, includes a basque to accommodate the torso of a user, a pair of concave cups coupled to a portion of the basque, and a pair of reinforcement plates coupled to the concave cups. The reinforcement plates help support a wearer's chest in each one of the cups. Each of the reinforcement plates include fingers extending from an outside of a respective bra cup toward a center of the respective bra cup. The fingers include a first finger extending under the area of the respective cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Fabio Luxi, Alan Cucknell
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Publication number: 20170281397Abstract: A stoma seal is described for a controlled evacuation ostomy appliance. The stoma seal may have a liquid-responsive property, such as hydrophobic, hydrophilic or absorptive. The stoma seal may have a non-smooth surface, e.g., at a microstructure scale. The non-smooth surface may consist of tortuous channels, protruding seals, or a confronting apertured or porous layer. The liquid-responsive property and/or the non-smooth surface may facilitate separation of flatus from faecal matter and/or facilitate venting of flatus while obstructing stool.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Geraint Davies, John Cline, Christopher C. Gregory, Alan Cucknell, Julian Scarfe, Pete Cauwood
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Patent number: 9700084Abstract: A brassiere, such as a backless and optionally strapless brassiere, includes a basque to accommodate the torso of a user, a pair of concave cups coupled to a portion of the basque, and a pair of reinforcement plates coupled to the concave cups. The reinforcement plates help support a wearer's chest in each one of the cups. Each of the reinforcement plates include fingers extending from an outside of a respective bra cup toward a center of the respective bra cup. The fingers include a first finger extending under the area of the respective cup.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Hanes Operations Europe SASInventors: Fabio Luxi, Alan Cucknell
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Publication number: 20170127733Abstract: A brassiere, such as a backless and optionally strapless brassiere, includes a basque to accommodate the torso of a user, a pair of concave cups coupled to a portion of the basque, and a pair of reinforcement plates coupled to the concave cups. The reinforcement plates help support a wearer's chest in each one of the cups. Each of the reinforcement plates include fingers extending from an outside of a respective bra cup toward a center of the respective bra cup. The fingers include a first finger extending under the area of the respective cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Fabio Luxi, Alan Cucknell
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Patent number: 9636249Abstract: A stoma seal is described for a controlled evacuation ostomy appliance. The stoma seal may have a liquid-responsive property, such as hydrophobic, hydrophilic or absorptive. The stoma seal may have a non-smooth surface, e.g., at a microstructure scale. The non-smooth surface may consist of tortuous channels, protruding seals, or a confronting apertured or porous layer. The liquid-responsive property and/or the non-smooth surface may facilitate separation of flatus from faecal matter and/or facilitate venting of flatus while obstructing stool.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2005Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: CONVATEC TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Geraint Davies, John Cline, Christopher C. Gregory, Alan Cucknell, Julian Scarfe, Pete Cauwood
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Patent number: 9560886Abstract: The invention relates to a backless and optionally strapless brassiere comprising two textile layers, as well as chest underwiring and cup reinforcements. The torso underwiring comprises a substantially horizontal main bottom portion which is coupled, at the sides of the torso, to two substantially horizontal top side portions. Each reinforcement is a thin plate of rigid material including extensions extending from a side region arranged substantially outside each cup and engaging with the top side portion of the underwiring.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2016Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Hanes Operations Europe SASInventors: Fabio Luxi, Alan Cucknell
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Publication number: 20160235131Abstract: The invention relates to a backless and optionally strapless brassiere comprising two textile layers, as well as chest underwiring and cup reinforcements. The torso underwiring comprises a substantially horizontal main bottom portion which is coupled, at the sides of the torso, to two substantially horizontal top side portions. Each reinforcement is a thin plate of rigid material including extensions extending from a side region arranged substantially outside each cup and engaging with the top side portion of the underwiring.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Fabio Luxi, Alan Cucknell
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Patent number: 9345273Abstract: The invention relates to a backless and optionally strapless brassiere comprising two textile layers (7, 8), as well as chest underwiring (20) and cup reinforcements (30). The torso underwiring (20) comprises a substantially horizontal main bottom portion (21) which is coupled, at the sides of the torso, to two substantially horizontal top side portions (22). Each reinforcement (30) is a thin plate of rigid material including extensions (33-36) extending from a side region (31) arranged substantially outside each cup and engaging with the top side portion (22) of the underwiring.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: DBApparel OperationsInventors: Fabio Luxi, Alan Cucknell
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Patent number: 9078764Abstract: A stoma closure that includes a conformable portion for conforming to an individual's stoma. The conformable portion includes a sack containing particles. The conformable portion may include a gel that may be loose or be at least partly contained in a sack. The conformable portion may include foam. The conformable portion may be configured to permit venting of flatus, while obstructing the passage of liquid/solid stool.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2008Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Inventors: Geraint Davies, John Cline, Christopher Gregory, Alan Cucknell, Julian Scarfe, Pete Cauwood
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Publication number: 20150044941Abstract: The invention relates to a backless and optionally strapless brassiere comprising two textile layers (7, 8), as well as chest underwiring (20) and cup reinforcements (30). The torso underwiring (20) comprises a substantially horizontal main bottom portion (21) which is coupled, at the sides of the torso, to two substantially horizontal top side portions (22). Each reinforcement (30) is a thin plate of rigid material including extensions (33-36) extending from a side region (31) arranged substantially outside each cup and engaging with the top side portion (22) of the underwiring.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: February 12, 2015Applicant: DBAPPAREL OPERATIONSInventors: Fabio Luxi, Alan Cucknell
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Patent number: 8217221Abstract: A controlled evacuation ostomy appliance including a collection pouch, and an urging device for applying a sealing force through the pouch wall to seal the stoma. The pouch wall may seal directly against the stoma, or the pouch may have an internal sealing member that is pressed by the pouch wall against the stoma. The urging device provides an adjustable sealing force. The pouch may be disposable. The urging device may be reusable with a replacement pouch.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2006Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: ConvTec Technologies Inc.Inventors: Geraint Davies, John Cline, Christopher C. Gregory, Alan Cucknell, Julian Scarfe, Pete Cauwood
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Patent number: 8070737Abstract: A controlled evacuation ostomy appliance comprises a membrane that is urged into sealing engagement with a stoma, by the generation of radial tension in the membrane. A tensioning device applies tension, with respect to the stoma, at one or more positions that are (i) outboard of the periphery of the projecting portion of the stoma, and/or (ii) between the level of the peristomal skin and the level of the most projecting part of the stoma. Tension limiting means are disclosed. The membrane may be gas-permeable to allow flatus to be vented.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2007Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: ConvaTec Technologies Inc.Inventors: John B. Cline, Christopher C. Gregory, Geraint Davies, Alan Cucknell, Julian Scarfe, Pete Cauwood
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Publication number: 20100121291Abstract: A stoma closure that includes a conformable portion for conforming to an individual's stoma. The conformable portion includes a sack containing particles. The conformable portion may include a gel that may be loose or be at least partly contained in a sack. The conformable portion may include foam. The conformable portion may be configured to permit venting of flatus, while obstructing the passage of liquid/solid stool.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2008Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventors: Geraint Davies, John Cline, Christopher Gregory, Alan Cucknell, Julian Scarfe, Pete Cauwood
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Publication number: 20080015405Abstract: An ostomy plug is described comprising first and second chambers having adjacent ends coupled to, and in fluid communication with, each other. The first chamber may be for insertion into a stoma. The second chamber may contain fluid for inflating the first chamber when the second chamber is squeezed or otherwise compressed. The plug may have a figure-of-eight configuration. The plug may be configured to permit venting of flatus while obstructing escape of other body waste from the stoma. The plug may incorporate an insertion aid for aiding insertion into a stoma. The plug may also incorporate a device for regulating the inflation pressure of the fluid to avoid undesirably high inflation pressures in the stoma.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANYInventors: Geraint Davies, John Cline, Christopher Gregory, Alan Cucknell, Julian Scarfe, Pete Cauwood
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Patent number: 7258661Abstract: An ostomy plug is described comprising first and second chambers having adjacent ends coupled to, and in fluid communication with, each other. The first chamber may be for insertion into a stoma. The second chamber may contain fluid for inflating the first chamber when the second chamber is squeezed or otherwise compressed. The plug may have a figure-of-eight configuration. The plug may be configured to permit venting of flatus while obstructing escape of other body waste from the stoma. The plug may incorporate an insertion aid for aiding insertion into a stoma. The plug may also incorporate a device for regulating the inflation pressure of the fluid to avoid undesirably high inflation pressures in the stoma.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2004Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyInventors: Geraint Davies, John Cline, Christopher C. Gregory, Alan Cucknell, Julian Scarfe, Pete Cauwood
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Publication number: 20070191794Abstract: A controlled evacuation ostomy appliance comprises a membrane that is urged into sealing engagement with a stoma, by the generation of radial tension in the membrane. A tensioning device applies tension, with respect to the stoma, at one or more positions that are (i) outboard of the periphery of the projecting portion of the stoma, and/or (ii) between the level of the peristomal skin and the level of the most projecting part of the stoma. Tension limiting means are disclosed. The membrane may be gas-permeable to allow flatus to be vented.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyInventors: John Cline, Christopher Gregory, Geraint Davies, Alan Cucknell, Julian Scarfe, Pete Cauwood
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Patent number: D594972Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Peter David Cauwood, Alan Cucknell, Neil Mason, Iain James Sabberton, Nicholas Archibald Safford
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Patent number: D594978Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Peter David Cauwood, Alan Cucknell, Neil Mason, Iain James Sabberton, Nicholas Archibald Safford
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Patent number: D595405Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: McNeil - PPC, Inc.Inventors: Peter David Cauwood, Alan Cucknell, Neil Mason, Iain James Sabberton, Nicholas Archibald Safford
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Patent number: D601245Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2008Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Peter David Cauwood, Alan Cucknell, Neil Mason, Iain James Sabberton, Nicholas Archibald Safford