Patents by Inventor Frank T. McCoy

Frank T. McCoy 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).

  • Dissolution actuated sample container
    Patent number: 8402843
    Abstract: A sample collection vial and process of using a vial is provided. The sample collection vial has an opening secured by a dissolvable plug. When dissolved, liquids may enter into the interior of the collection vial passing along one or more edges of a dissolvable blocking member. As the blocking member is dissolved, a spring actuated closure is directed towards the opening of the vial which, when engaged, secures the vial contents against loss or contamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas A. Nance, Frank T. McCoy
  • DISSOLUTION ACTUATED SAMPLE CONTAINER
    Publication number: 20100282004
    Abstract: A sample collection vial and process of using a vial is provided. The sample collection vial has an opening secured by a dissolvable plug. When dissolved, liquids may enter into the interior of the collection vial passing along one or more edges of a dissolvable blocking member. As the blocking member is dissolved, a spring actuated closure is directed towards the opening of the vial which, when engaged, secures the vial contents against loss or contamination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas A. Nance, Frank T. McCoy