Patents by Inventor Charles E. Lundy
Charles E. Lundy 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: 20230029969Abstract: A tape for use with braces or aligners includes a member of flexible and stretchable material that is infused with an ingredient to improve oral care during treatment with braces or aligners. The material includes two or more layers of material that are laminated together and that include a first layer of polymer film and a second layer of hydrogel material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: Sima Yakoby Epstein, Charles E. Lundy, JR., Harold Howlett
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Publication number: 20220226228Abstract: An orthodontic chew for use with braces includes an elongated tubular member made of a chewable food grade silicone and including an ingredient that improves oral health during usage of braces. A comfort tape for use with braces includes a strip of flexible and stretchable material that is infused with an ingredient to improve oral care during treatment with braces.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Sima Yakoby Epstein, Charles E Lundy, JR., Harold Howlett
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Patent number: 9576311Abstract: A kiosk apparatus that may select for a person a recommended footcare product based on pressure measurements collected from pressures sensors or calculated biomechanical data estimates. Pressure measurements and calculated biomechanical data estimates may be used to determine if a foot is unshod on the pressure sensor and also group a person into a classified subgroup. The pressure measurement and calculated biomechanical data estimates may also be used to select a recommended footcare product.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2013Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Bayer HealthCare LLCInventors: Bin Xia, Harold A. Howlett, Charles E. Lundy
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Publication number: 20150371313Abstract: A kiosk apparatus that may select for a person a recommended footcare product based on pressure measurements collected from pressures sensors or calculated biomechanical data estimates. Pressure measurements and calculated biomechanical data estimates may be used to determine if a foot is unshod on the pressure sensor and also group a person into a classified subgroup. The pressure measurement and calculated biomechanical data estimates may also be used to select a recommended footcare product.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Bin Xia, Harold A. Howlett, Charles E. Lundy
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Patent number: 9038482Abstract: A kiosk apparatus that may select for a person a recommended footcare product based on pressure measurements collected from pressures sensors or calculated biomechanical data estimates. Pressure measurements and calculated biomechanical data estimates may be used to determine if a foot is unshod on the pressure sensor and also group a person into a classified subgroup. The pressure measurement and calculated biomechanical data estimates may also be used to select a recommended footcare product.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: MSD Consumer Care, Inc.Inventors: Bin Xia, Harold A. Howlett, Charles E. Lundy
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Publication number: 20140107966Abstract: A kiosk apparatus that may select for a person a recommended footcare product based on pressure measurements collected from pressures sensors or calculated biomechanical data estimates. Pressure measurements and calculated biomechanical data estimates may be used to determine if a foot is unshod on the pressure sensor and also group a person into a classified subgroup. The pressure measurement and calculated biomechanical data estimates may also be used to select a recommended footcare product.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: MSD Consumer Care, Inc.Inventors: Bin Xia, Harold A. Howlett, Charles E. Lundy
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Publication number: 20140107967Abstract: A kiosk apparatus that may select for a person a recommended footcare product based on pressure measurements collected from pressures sensors or calculated biomechanical data estimates. Pressure measurements and calculated biomechanical data estimates may be used to determine if a foot is unshod on the pressure sensor and also group a person into a classified subgroup. The pressure measurement and calculated biomechanical data estimates may also be used to select a recommended footcare product.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: MSD Consumer Care, Inc.Inventors: BIN XIA, Harold A. Howlett, Charles E. Lundy
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Publication number: 20140107968Abstract: A kiosk apparatus that may select for a person a recommended footcare product based on pressure measurements collected from pressures sensors or calculated biomechanical data estimates. Pressure measurements and calculated biomechanical data estimates may be used to determine if a foot is unshod on the pressure sensor and also group a person into a classified subgroup. The pressure measurement and calculated biomechanical data estimates may also be used to select a recommended footcare product.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: MSD Consumer Care, Inc.Inventors: Bin Xia, Harold A. Howlett, Charles E. Lundy
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Publication number: 20140033829Abstract: A kiosk apparatus that may select for a person a recommended footcare product based on pressure measurements collected from pressures sensors or calculated biomechanical data estimates. Pressure measurements and calculated biomechanical data estimates may be used to determine if a foot is unshod on the pressure sensor and also group a person into a classified subgroup. The pressure measurement and calculated biomechanical data estimates may also be used to select a recommended footcare product.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: MSD Consumer Care, Inc.Inventors: Bin Xia, Harold A. Howlett, Charles E. Lundy
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Publication number: 20130291398Abstract: Disclosed is a footwear insole for increasing comfort in high heel shoes by providing a base layer extending from a heel to a forefoot of a foot, and a raised portion prominent from the top of the base layer and situated substantially under an arch of the foot, in which the raised portion is configured to increase support of the plantar fascia of the foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: JANE M. CAPPAERT, Harold A. Howlett, Philip c. Yang, Charles E. Lundy, JR.
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Patent number: 8479413Abstract: Disclosed is a footwear insole for alleviating arthritis pain of the foot, knee, and/or hip by providing a rigid shell layer for arch support, and a topcloth, an upper cushioning layer, and a lower cushioning layer for cushioning. Further, the rigid shell layer includes a shell aperture, and the lower cushioning layer includes a lower layer aperture, through which a portion of the upper cushioning layer extends for cushioning.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: MSD Consumer Care, Inc.Inventors: Richard T. Avent, Jane M. Cappaert, Charles E. Lundy, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130042502Abstract: An insole for insertion into footwear, comprising a forefoot portion, a midfoot portion and a heel portion; the midfoot portion connecting together the forefoot portion and the heel portion; said insole comprising a cushioning layer of a viscoelastic gel material which provides a cushioning function; and wherein the midfoot portion and the heel portion comprise a peripheral edge that curves upwards.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventors: Bernard F. Grisoni, Philip C. Yang, Richard T. Avent, Charles E. Lundy, JR.
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Publication number: 20120198949Abstract: A kiosk apparatus that may select for a person a recommended footcare product based on pressure measurements collected from pressures sensors or calculated biomechanical data estimates. Pressure measurements and calculated biomechanical data estimates may be used to determine if a foot is unshod on the pressure sensor and also group a person into a classified subgroup. The pressure measurement and calculated biomechanical data estimates may also be used to select a recommended footcare product.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: MSD Consumer Care, Inc.Inventors: Bin Xia, Harold A. Howlett, Charles E. Lundy
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Publication number: 20120197161Abstract: A kiosk apparatus that may select for a person a recommended footcare product based on pressure measurements collected from pressures sensors or calculated biomechanical data estimates. Pressure measurements and calculated biomechanical data estimates may be used to determine if a foot is unshod on the pressure sensor and also group a person into a classified subgroup. The pressure measurement and calculated biomechanical data estimates may also be used to select a recommended footcare product.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: MSD Consumer Care, Inc.Inventors: Bin Xia, Harold A. Howlett, Charles E. Lundy
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Publication number: 20120191554Abstract: A kiosk apparatus that may select for a person a recommended footcare product based on pressure measurements collected from pressures sensors or calculated biomechanical data estimates. Pressure measurements and calculated biomechanical data estimates may be used to determine if a foot is unshod on the pressure sensor and also group a person into a classified subgroup. The pressure measurement and calculated biomechanical data estimates may also be used to select a recommended footcare product.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: MSD Consumer Care, Inc.Inventors: Bin Xia, Harold A. Howlett, Charles E. Lundy
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Publication number: 20120143092Abstract: A kiosk apparatus that may select for a person a recommended footcare product based on pressure measurements collected from pressures sensors or calculated biomechanical data estimates. Pressure measurements and calculated biomechanical data estimates may be used to determine if a foot is unshod on the pressure sensor and also group a person into a classified subgroup. The pressure measurement and calculated biomechanical data estimates may also be used to select a recommended footcare product.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: MSD Consumer Care, Inc.Inventors: Bin Xia, Harold A. Howlett, Charles E. Lundy
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Publication number: 20120060304Abstract: A cushioning device comprising a sticky surface, the device comprising a gel material bound to a thermoplastic film material having a polarity compatible with the gel material, wherein the thermoplastic film material further comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive located on a surface of the film material opposite to the surface that is bonded to the gel material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: MSD Consumer Care, Inc.Inventors: Philip C. Yang, Charles E. Lundy, JR.
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Patent number: 8117922Abstract: A kiosk apparatus that may select for a person a recommended footcare product based on pressure measurements collected from pressures sensors or calculated biomechanical data estimates. Pressure measurements and calculated biomechanical data estimates may be used to determine if a foot is unshod on the pressure sensor and also group a person into a classified subgroup. The pressure measurement and calculated biomechanical data estimates may also be used to select a recommended footcare product.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2006Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: MSD Consumer Care, Inc.Inventors: Bin Xia, Harold A. Howlett, Charles E. Lundy
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Patent number: 8066698Abstract: A cryosurgery device includes an aerosol container holding a liquid refrigerant and having a valve and a stem extending out therefrom; an actuator seated on the stem and including an outlet tube for receiving released refrigerant from the container; a hub mounted on the container and including slots therein; and a base having a central opening for receiving the hub, the base including aligning projections that enter the slots in the hub to engage and apply pressure to the actuator to cause the actuator to depress the stem and release refrigerant into the base. The container may further contain an applicator tube mounted to the hub in fluid communication with the outlet tube with a porous tip mounted to a distal end of the applicator tube for receiving the refrigerant and, being chilled thereby, applied to a skin lesion to be treated.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2009Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: MSD Consumer Care, Inc.Inventors: Harold A. Howlett, Robert C. Johnson, Charles E. Lundy, Jr., Eric Chen-nan Su
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Patent number: 7976867Abstract: A dermal, transdermal, mucosal or transmucosal delivery device is provided. The device includes a backing layer, defining an ingredient containing reservoir, a cover for the reservoir having at least one opening therethrough, an adhesive layer and a liner layer. Upon removal of the liner layer, the device may be placed over the desired area of the skin or mucosa and adhesively applied thereto allowing the ingredients to flow from the reservoir through the at least one opening to the dermis or mucosa.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2003Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignees: Schering-Plough Healthcare Products Inc., Corium InternationalInventors: Charles E. Lundy, Gary Wynn Cleary, Adrian Louis Faasse, Michael George Marcoux, Sreenivasu Mudumba