Patents by Inventor Donald A. Jess

Donald A. Jess 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).

  • Publication number: 20210260732
    Abstract: The Six Bit WristDriver was created for the person who wants a more efficient tool not available anywhere else. The Six Bit WristDriver makes your work easier, faster, it's a pleasure to use. It's a new type of screwdriver, one with 6 different bits, easy and fast to change. The short shaft is on purpose, extensions can be added. Replacing bits are a snap, pull the old bit out of the shaft, select one of the five bits (your choice) on the handle, press down on the end of the one you want, the opposite end pops up. Pull it off and replace with the one you were using. Place the WristDriver in your hand and rotate the wrist only (not forearm) notice how the bit centers in the screw slot. The ā€œSā€ angle can be used to tighten or loosen the fastener. The blade is electrically isolated from the bits on the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Donald Jess MCILRATH, Patricia Dianne MCILRATH
  • Patent number: 5226900
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved cannula that can be used to reconstitute powdered drugs in a drug delivery system. Furthermore, the present invention provides a cannula and drug delivery system incorporating same. To this end, the present invention provides a cannula structure for use in a reconstitution device for reconstituting a powdered drug comprising a cannula having a first end and a second end, and defining a channel in an interior thereof between the first and second ends. The first end is closed and includes a member for piercing a septum. The cannula includes at least two slots providing fluid communication between the channel and an exterior of the cannula. The slots are located in juxtaposition to the first end and have a width, as measured along a length of the cannula, that is less than a length, as measured around the cannula. The slots also have a minimum projected area equal to or greater than the cross-sectional area of the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Bancsi, Charles Eller, Thomas A. Fowles, Brian J. Gorman, Terrance J. Hebron, Charles Jersild, Donald A. Jess, Joseph C. T. Wong, Ray W. Wood