Patents by Inventor Darrell Dearing

Darrell Dearing 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).

  • Adhesively connected polymeric pressure chambers and method for making the same
    Patent number: 6345730
    Abstract: A first strand of interconnected hollow polymeric chambers is connected to a second strand of interconnected hollow polymeric chambers. A connecting portion of the first strand has an outer surface contour conforming to a portion of the inner surface of a chamber. A partial chamber is formed on the end of the second strand, the partial chamber having an inner surface that conforms to the outer surface of the connecting portion. The connecting portion is inserted into the partial chamber and the two strands are held together by adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: Mallinckrodt Inc.
    Inventors: John I. Izuchukwu, Stan A. Sanders, Darrell Dearing