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: 20070123832Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2006Publication date: May 31, 2007Applicant: BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANYInventors: John Cline, Christopher Gregory, Julian Scarfe, Pete Cauwood, Geraint Davies, Alan Cucknell
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Publication number: 20070100303Abstract: A controlled evacuation ostomy appliance includes an attachment device for attaching the appliance to a wearer, a seal for sealing against stomal tissue, and a restrainer. The restrainer restrains the seal relative to the attachment device and transfers a sealing force (or its reaction) between the attachment device and the seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANYInventors: Christopher Gregory, Alan Cucknell, Geraint Davies, John Cline, Julian Scarfe, Pete Cauwood
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Publication number: 20070073261Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable absorbent article comprising a chassis defining a front waist region, a rear waist region, and a crotch region disposed between the front waist region and rear waist region. The article includes front and back ear panels that are joined at opposing side seams. The side seam can include an initiation region, which can be bonded or unbonded, and a propagation region. The initiation region and the propagation region have a resistance to user-applied opening forces. The resistance at the initiation region is less than that of the propagation region. The seam can further include additional regions. The article can include a tab member that can be engaged by the user to facilitate opening of the seam.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: March 29, 2007Inventors: Gregory Ashton, Mary Davis, Alan Cucknell, Colin Ager, Robert Wilkinson
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Patent number: 7156439Abstract: A recessed storage well is formed in the rear load floor of an automotive vehicle to provide cargo transport capabilities for wet cargo. The recessed storage well is provided with a drain to permit the flow of liquids collected within the recessed storage well to be discharged externally of the vehicle. The recessed storage well is formed from impervious material to permit the storage of wet articles of cargo without dampening the carpet covering on the rear load floor. The drain is seated in an automotive frame component by a rubber grommet that prevents the transfer of vibrational noise to the recessed storage well. The drain enables the use of a water spray in clean-up operations by allowing the collected water to drain away from the recessed storage well.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Peter Bejin, Alan Cucknell, Iain Sabberton, Peter Cauwood, Julian Scarfe, Jamie Norris, Neil Mason
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Patent number: 7147416Abstract: A flexible cargo restraining straps mounted on the sidewalls of the rear cargo area of an automotive vehicle to receive and restrain small cargo items from moving about the rear cargo area of the vehicle. The divider members are positionable along the longitudinal length of the restraining straps to permit the creation of a cargo receptacle that conforms to the size of the small cargo item being placed therein. Preferably, the divider members are slidable along slots formed in the sidewall of the rear cargo area and can be selectively locked into the desired position. Additional divider members can be added to the restraining straps as desired for creating cargo receptacles therein as needed. Alternatively, the cargo restraining straps can be mounted on the roof or on the interior of the door for the rear cargo area.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2005Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alan Cucknell, Iain Sabberton, Peter Cauwood, Julian Scarfe, Jamie Norris, Neil Mason
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Publication number: 20060255610Abstract: A recessed storage well is formed in the rear load floor of an automotive vehicle to provide cargo transport capabilities for wet cargo. The recessed storage well is provided with a drain to permit the flow of liquids collected within the recessed storage well to be discharged externally of the vehicle. The recessed storage well is formed from impervious material to permit the storage of wet articles of cargo without dampening the carpet covering on the rear load floor. The drain is seated in an automotive frame component by a rubber grommet that prevents the transfer of vibrational noise to the recessed storage well. The drain enables the use of a water spray in clean-up operations by allowing the collected water to drain away from the recessed storage well.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Peter Bejin, Alan Cucknell, Iain Sabberton, Peter Cauwood, Julian Scarfe, Jamie Norris, Neil Mason
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Patent number: 7118152Abstract: A screen system is stowed in a compact storage position at a forward part of the rear cargo area adjacent the floor. The screen is extendable from the storage position to provide multiple uses. A vertical orientation of the screen can provide a rear seat storage pocket at a half-height position or a barrier between the passenger compartment and the rear cargo area at a full-height position. Horizontal deployment of the screen will provide a cargo restraint device or a carpet protector. The screen can be connected to the support for the spring-loaded cylinder to create a wrap storage device for cargo positioned next to the spring-loaded cylinder. The cylinder can be re-oriented to an intermediate location within the cargo area to create with a vertical extension thereof a divider for the cargo area. The screen can also be utilized as a conventional elevated security cover for the cargo area.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2005Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Alan Cucknell, Iain Sabberton, Peter Cauwood, Julian Scarfe, Jamie Norris, Neil Mason
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Patent number: 7118151Abstract: A recessed storage well is formed in the rear load floor of an automotive vehicle to provide cargo transport capabilities for wet cargo. The recessed storage well is provided with a drain to permit the flow of liquids collected within the recessed storage well to be discharged externally of the vehicle. The recessed storage well is formed from impervious material to permit the storage of wet articles of cargo without dampening the carpet covering on the rear load floor. The drain is seated in an automotive frame component by a rubber grommet that prevents the transfer of vibrational noise to the recessed storage well. The drain enables the use of a water spray in clean-up operations by allowing the collected water to drain away from the recessed storage well.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2005Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Peter Bejin, Alan Cucknell, Iain Sabberton, Peter Cauwood, Julian Scarfe, Jamie Norris, Neil Mason
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Publication number: 20060058577Abstract: 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: August 10, 2005Publication date: March 16, 2006Applicant: Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyInventors: Geraint Davies, John Cline, Christopher Gregory, Alan Cucknell, Julian Scarfe, Pete Cauwood
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Publication number: 20060058576Abstract: 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: September 13, 2004Publication date: March 16, 2006Inventors: Geraint Davies, John Cline, Christopher Gregory, Alan Cucknell, Julian Scarfe, Pete Cauwood
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Publication number: 20050248173Abstract: A recessed storage well is formed in the rear load floor of an automotive vehicle to provide cargo transport capabilities for wet cargo. The recessed storage well is provided with a drain to permit the flow of liquids collected within the recessed storage well to be discharged externally of the vehicle. The recessed storage well is formed from impervious material to permit the storage of wet articles of cargo without dampening the carpet covering on the rear load floor. The drain is seated in an automotive frame component by a rubber grommet that prevents the transfer of vibrational noise to the recessed storage well. The drain enables the use of a water spray in clean-up operations by allowing the collected water to drain away from the recessed storage well.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2005Publication date: November 10, 2005Inventors: Peter Bejin, Alan Cucknell, Iain Sabberton, Peter Cauwood, Julian Scarfe, Jamie Norris, Neil Mason
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Publication number: 20050248174Abstract: A screen system is stowed in a compact storage position at a forward part of the rear cargo area adjacent the floor. The screen is extendable from the storage position to provide multiple uses. A vertical orientation of the screen can provide a rear seat storage pocket at a half-height position or a barrier between the passenger compartment and the rear cargo area at a full-height position. Horizontal deployment of the screen will provide a cargo restraint device or a carpet protector. The screen can be connected to the support for the spring-loaded cylinder to create a wrap storage device for cargo positioned next to the spring-loaded cylinder. The cylinder can be re-oriented to an intermediate location within the cargo area to create with a vertical extension thereof a divider for the cargo area. The screen can also be utilized as a conventional elevated security cover for the cargo area.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2005Publication date: November 10, 2005Inventors: Alan Cucknell, Iain Sabberton, Peter Cauwood, Julian Scarfe, Jamie Norris, Neil Mason
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Publication number: 20050249567Abstract: A flexible cargo restraining straps mounted on the sidewalls of the rear cargo area of an automotive vehicle to receive and restrain small cargo items from moving about the rear cargo area of the vehicle. The divider members are positionable along the longitudinal length of the restraining straps to permit the creation of a cargo receptacle that conforms to the size of the small cargo item being placed therein. Preferably, the divider members are slidable along slots formed in the sidewall of the rear cargo area and can be selectively locked into the desired position. Additional divider members can be added to the restraining straps as desired for creating cargo receptacles therein as needed. Alternatively, the cargo restraining straps can be mounted on the roof or on the interior of the door for the rear cargo area.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2005Publication date: November 10, 2005Inventors: Alan Cucknell, Iain Sabberton, Peter Cauwood, Julian Scarfe, Jamie Norris, Neil Mason