Patents by Inventor Kevin J. Fields

Kevin J. 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 VALVE WITH EXPANDABLE FRAME AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20240081987
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to prosthetic valves having a frame, a frame cover, and a leaflet construct. Some aspects are directed to a diametric taper for the prosthetic valve for achieving enhanced performance of the prosthetic valve under operational conditions, enhanced compressibility and delivery characteristics, and other additional or alternative advantages. Other aspects are directed toward unique assembly and attachment methods for securing leaflet constructs to support structures. Other aspects are directed toward features for interacting with transcatheter delivery systems. Still other aspects are directed to such apparatuses, systems, and methods for valve replacement, such as cardiac valve replacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: David J. Arcaro, Kevin J. Derryberry, Dustin V. Dienno, Edwin W. Field, Bill R. Finney, Joshua C. Haarer, Logan R. Hagaman, Cody L. Hartman, Russell L. Jacoby, Roy Manygoats, JR., Stephen M. Probert, Benjamin A. Smith, Andrew P. Hilton, Olga Baykova, Jason T. Alger
  • Semi-enclosed applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface
    Patent number: 7255506
    Abstract: A semi-enclosed applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface including a first side having a first internal surface and a first external surface, a second side having a second internal surface and a second external surface, an internal cavity between said first and second sides, at least one externally accessible opening, and a flexible film reservoir containing a product. At least a portion of the flexible film reservoir of said flexible film reservoir is disposed between said external surfaces of said first side and said second side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dana P. Gruenbacher, James H. Davis, Kevin J. Fields, Thomas J. Manske, Jr., Gary C. Joseph, Piyush N. Zaveri
  • Semi-enclosed applicator for distributing a subtance onto a target surface
    Publication number: 20020017310
    Abstract: A semi-enclosed applicator for distributing a substance onto a target surface including a first side having a first internal surface and a first external surface, a second side having a second internal surface and a second external surface, an internal cavity between said first and second sides, at least one externally accessible opening, and a flexible film reservoir containing a product. At least a portion of the flexible film reservoir of said flexible film reservoir is disposed between said external surfaces of said first side and said second side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dana P. Gruenbacher, James H. Davis, Kevin J. Fields, Thomas J. Manske, Gary C. Joseph, Piyush N. Zaveri