Patents by Inventor Joseph W. Fields

Joseph W. Fields 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).

  • Prosthetic valved conduit
    Patent number: 11974913
    Abstract: Prosthetic valved conduits are provided that include a leaflet construct coupled between two portions of a conduit. Each leaflet has a free edge and a leaflet attachment edge. The leaflet attachment edge is disposed between a first conduit distal end and a second conduit proximal end that are coaxial therebetween defining a junction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph R. Armstrong, Nathan L. Bennett, Kyle W. Colavito, Edwin W. Field
  • Modular platform
    Patent number: 9506248
    Abstract: A modular platform including a multiplicity of elongate interior frame members and elongate perimeter frame members forming a grid frame adapted to receive floor panels within interstitial zones. The modular platform may be elevated relative to the underlying ground to provide a level support surface even if the ground is not level. The modular platform is adapted to accommodate solid walls if a semi-permanent or permanent structure is desired. The platform may be easily assembled in various sizes and may be disassembled for reuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: OUTDOOR VENTURE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph W. Fields, Brian Lee Maxwell, Anthony R. Hines, Steven C. Chitwood
  • Welded airbag structure
    Patent number: 6344251
    Abstract: An airbag having at least two composite layers of fabric R.F. welded around the periphery thereof to form the bag and, which, when R.F. welded has excellent seam strength and a specific inflation strength less than 1.2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Assignee: Milliken & Company
    Inventors: Ramesh Keshavaraj, Joseph W. Fields