Patents by Inventor George Fox
George Fox 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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Patent number: 6144924Abstract: A motor performance analyzer senses currents and voltages applied to the motor, converts the sensed signals to digital data signals, and stores the digital data signals. The analyzer includes a processor for evaluating the digital data and a display for alerting a user or technician to potential motor problems, or to developing problems, including winding faults and broken rotor bars. Advanced signal processing techniques are used to further evaluate stored data and to provide trending information.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1996Date of Patent: November 7, 2000Assignee: Crane Nuclear, Inc.Inventors: Martin Joseph Dowling, George Fox Lang, Binish Praful Desai, Louis Ricciuti, Jr.
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Patent number: 6039828Abstract: A method of forming a catamenial tampon is disclosed wherein the tampon is useful in preventing premature leakage of body fluid from a woman's vagina and in providing better utilization of the absorbent during use. The method includes the steps of assembling a resilient member and an absorbent to form a structure having a central longitudinal axis X--X. The resilient member can be either aligned with or offset from the central longitudinal axis X--X. The absorbent and the resilient member are rolled or folded up into an elongated softwind which has a first end and a second end. The softwind is folded upon itself such that the first and second ends are aligned adjacent to one another and the softwind contains at least two folds therebetween. The softwind is then compressed into a pledget having an insertion end and a trailing end. A withdrawal string is secured to the pledget to form a tampon. The withdrawal string facilitates removal of the tampon from the woman's vagina.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1998Date of Patent: March 21, 2000Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Amy Michele Achter, Tammy Jo Balzar, Donald George Fox
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Patent number: 5928183Abstract: A tampon applicator is disclosed which includes first and second telescopically assembled members. The first member is designed to house an absorbent tampon. The first member has first and second spaced apart ends and is formed from at least two separate and distinct layers. An insertion tip is integrally formed on the first end of the first member and extends outwardly therefrom. The insertion tip is constructed from at least one of the two distinct layers and has a thickness which is less than that of the first member. The second member is telescopically mounted in the second end of the first member and is adapted to expel the tampon through the insertion tip as it is pushed into the first member.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1997Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Donald George Fox, Tammy Jo Rentmeester, Steven James Nielsen
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Patent number: 5842532Abstract: An all wheel drive personal transport vehicle is provided which can be used to transport persons over a wide range of terrains, while at the same time providing a vehicle that can be easily controlled and maneuvered. The vehicle includes a frame having a front end, a rear end, and first and second opposed sides. A first drive train is supported on the first side of the frame. A second drive train is supported on the second side of the frame. Each of the drive trains are adapted to be driven by a reversible motor and include front, middle, and rear wheels. Each of the wheels includes a pneumatic tires with a tire pressure. Preferably, the tire pressure of each of the middle wheels is greater than either of the tire pressures of the front and rear wheels so that the frame easily pivots about the tires on the middle wheels when the drive trains are driven in opposite directions or at different speeds.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1996Date of Patent: December 1, 1998Assignee: Fox American Inc.Inventors: Bruce W. Fox, George A. Fox
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Patent number: 5827214Abstract: A tampon applicator is disclosed which includes first and second telescopically assembled members. The first member is designed to house an absorbent tampon. The first member has first and second spaced apart ends and is formed from at least two separate and distinct layers. An insertion tip is integrally formed on the first end of the first member and extends outwardly therefrom. The insertion tip is constructed from at least one of the two distinct layers and has a thickness which is less than that of the first member. The second member is telescopically mounted in the second end of the first member and is adapted to expel the tampon through the insertion tip as it is pushed into the first member.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1997Date of Patent: October 27, 1998Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Donald George Fox, Tammy Jo Rentmeester, Steven James Nielsen
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Patent number: 5795346Abstract: A tampon is disclosed which is useful in preventing premature leakage of body fluid from a woman's vagina especially during her menstrual period. The tampon includes an absorbent and a resilient member. The resilient member is positioned on or within the absorbent and both members are rolled or formed into an elongated softwind having a first end and a second end. The softwind is folded upon itself such that the first and second ends are aligned adjacent to one another and the softwind contains at least two folds therebetween. The softwind is compressed into an elongated pledget having an insertion end and a trailing end. The resilient member is capable of expanding at least a portion of the pledget so as to prevent premature leakage of body fluid when inserted into a woman's vagina. The tampon further includes a withdrawal string for removing the tampon from a woman's vagina. The withdrawal string is attached to the first and second ends of the softwind.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1996Date of Patent: August 18, 1998Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Amy Michele Achter, Tammy Jo Balzar, Donald George Fox
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Patent number: 5766145Abstract: A tampon applicator is disclosed which includes first and second telescopically assembled members. The first member is designed to house an absorbent tampon. The first member has first and second spaced apart ends and is formed from at least two separate and distinct layers. An insertion tip is integrally formed on the first end of the first member and extends outwardly therefrom. The insertion tip is constructed from at least one of the two distinct layers and has a thickness which is less than that of the first member. The second member is telescopically mounted in the second end of the first member and is adapted to expel the tampon through the insertion tip as it is pushed into the first member.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1995Date of Patent: June 16, 1998Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Donald George Fox, Tammy Jo Rentmeester, Steven James Nielsen
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Patent number: 5755906Abstract: A method of forming a catamenial tampon is disclosed wherein the tampon is useful in preventing premature leakage of body fluid from a woman's vagina and in providing better utilization of the absorbent during use. The method includes the steps of assembling a resilient member and an absorbent to form a structure having a central longitudinal axis X--X. The resilient member can be either aligned with or offset from the central longitudinal axis X--X. The absorbent and the resilient member are rolled or folded up into an elongated softwind which has a first end and a second end. The softwind is folded upon itself such that the first and second ends are aligned adjacent to one another and the softwind contains at least two folds therebetween. The softwind is then compressed into a pledget having an insertion end and a trailing end. A withdrawal string is secured to the pledget to form a tampon. The withdrawal string facilitates removal of the tampon from the woman's vagina.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1996Date of Patent: May 26, 1998Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Amy Michele Achter, Tammy Jo Balzar, Donald George Fox
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Patent number: 5738646Abstract: A thermoplastic applicator is disclosed which exhibits accelerated breakup when immersed in water. The applicator includes a hollow, cylindrically shaped member which holds a pledget. This cylindrically shaped member is constructed of a water-soluble or water-dispersible material and has a wall with a thickness of less than about 0.05 inches (about 12.7 mm). A plurality of grooves are formed in the wall in a predetermined pattern to accelerate breakup of the applicator into small unrecognizable pieces. The grooves have a depth of between about 5 percent to 75 percent of the thickness of the wall. The deeper the grooves, the shorter the time period needed to breakup the applicator.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1995Date of Patent: April 14, 1998Assignee: Kimberly- Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Donald George Fox, Daniel James Heuer, Frederick Myron Guenther
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Patent number: 5693009Abstract: A tampon applicator is disclosed which includes first and second telescopically assembled members. The first member is designed to house an absorbent tampon. The first member has first and second spaced apart ends and is formed from at least two separate and distinct layers. An insertion tip is integrally formed on the first end of the first member and extends outwardly therefrom. The insertion tip is constructed from at least one of the two distinct layers and has a thickness which is less than that of the first member. The second member is telescopically mounted in the second end of the first member and is adapted to expel the tampon through the insertion tip as it is pushed into the first member.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1995Date of Patent: December 2, 1997Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Donald George Fox, Tammy Jo Rentmeester, Steven James Nielsen
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Patent number: D429652Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2000Date of Patent: August 22, 2000Assignee: Timex CorporationInventors: George Fox, Karl Vanderbeek, Aaron Szymanski
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Patent number: D430040Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2000Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignee: Timex CorporationInventors: George Fox, Michael DiTullo, Aaron Szymanski
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Patent number: D432027Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2000Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: Timex CorporationInventors: George Fox, Michael DiTullo, Aaron Szymanski