Patents by Inventor James L. Ballard

James L. Ballard 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).

  • Non-crosslinked heat shrink tubing
    Patent number: 11986988
    Abstract: A non-crosslinked polymeric heat shrink tubing including poly(ether-block-amide) (PEBA) and methods for making such non-crosslinked polymeric heat shrink tubing is provided. The non-crosslinked PEBA heat shrink tubing disclosed herein finds application, e.g., as a processing aid and final component in the manufacture of catheters and other medical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Zeus Company LLC
    Inventors: Tyler Poole, John Richard Campanelli, Robert L. Ballard, Cameron Hunter, Justin Marro, Parastoo Azamian, Jacob Coleman, Shannon M. Giovannini, Patrick Cooper, James Michael Brown
  • Composite package
    Patent number: 4226327
    Abstract: The present invention relates to shipping package design for appliances and more particularly to a shipping container having a support portion made from corrugated fiberboard covering the top and at least one side of the appliance that is securely fastened to the appliance, and a shrink film covering the support portion and appliance to form an integral part of the support structure of the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1980
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: James L. Ballard