Patents by Inventor Jerry Dukes

Jerry Dukes 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).

  • Tinted contact lenses with combined limbal ring and iris patterns
    Patent number: 7246903
    Abstract: The invention provides tinted contact lenses that include a limbal ring that serves to enhance the definition of the wearer's iris resulting in the iris appearing larger to viewer's of the lens wearer. The lens also incorporates a plurality of tapered spokes that overlie a portion or all of the of the wearer's iris. The lenses of the invention may be used as cosmetic lenses for enhancing or altering an individual's iris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack W. Bowers, Jerry Dukes, Karin D. McCarthy, Angie Bowers
  • Corrugated pipe connection joint
    Patent number: 7104574
    Abstract: A corrugated pipe connection joint structure and method for connecting two sections of corrugated pipe. The joint structure includes opposing bell-formed ends with reduced corrugations, a connector insert including a gasket on either end and a push-ring. The gasket(s) form a seal sufficient to keep fluid inside the pipe, and to help keep the joint structure from separating under normal use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Uponor Eti Company
    Inventors: Jerry A. Dukes, Thomas E. Ogden, Rodney Stude
  • Tinted contact lenses with gradient ring patterns
    Publication number: 20060050232
    Abstract: The invention provides tinted contact lenses that include a limbal ring that serves to enhance the definition of the wearer's iris along with two or more gradient rings. The lenses of the invention may be used as cosmetic lenses for enhancing or altering an individual's iris.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Jerry Dukes, Douglas Clark, Karin McCarthy, Angie Bowers
  • Tinted contact lenses with hatch patterns
    Publication number: 20060050230
    Abstract: The invention provides tinted contact lenses that include hatch marks that serve to enhance or alter the appearance of the wearer's iris. The lens may also incorporates additional elements that overlie a portion of the wearer's iris or limbus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Jack Bowers, Jerry Dukes, Karin McCarthy
  • Tinted contact lenses with combined limbal ring and iris patterns
    Publication number: 20060050233
    Abstract: The invention provides tinted contact lenses that include a limbal ring that serves to enhance the definition of the wearer's iris resulting in the iris appearing larger to viewer's of the lens wearer. The lens also incorporates a plurality of tapered spokes that overlie a portion or all of the of the wearer's iris. The lenses of the invention may be used as cosmetic lenses for enhancing or altering an individual's iris.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Jack Bowers, Jerry Dukes, Karin McCarthy, Angie Bowers
  • Tinted contact lenses with combined limbal ring and iris patterns
    Publication number: 20050254002
    Abstract: The invention provides tinted contact lenses that include a limbal ring that serves to enhance the definition of the wearer's iris resulting in the iris appearing larger to viewer's of the lens wearer. The lens also incorporates additional elements that overlie a portion of the wearer's iris. The lenses of the invention may be used as cosmetic lenses for enhancing or altering an individual's iris.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Jerry Dukes, Angie Bowers, Karin McCarthy
  • Corrugated pipe connection joint
    Publication number: 20010033080
    Abstract: A corrugated pipe connection joint structure and method for connecting two sections of corrugated pipe. The joint structure includes opposing bell-formed ends with reduced corrugations, a connector insert including a gasket on either end and a push-ring. The gasket(s) form a seal sufficient to keep fluid inside the pipe, and to help keep the joint structure from separating under normal use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Inventors: Jerry A. Dukes, Thomas E. Ogden, Rodney Stude
  • Shredding machine for recycling
    Patent number: D342965
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Inventors: Jerry Duke, Patricia Duke