Patents by Inventor Lee Howard

Lee Howard 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).

  • Patent number: 12283262
    Abstract: A silencer module for an air handling unit includes a first baffle and a second baffle spaced apart from the first baffle to form an air channel between the first baffle and the second baffle. The air channel is configured to receive a fluid flow and direct the fluid flow through the silencer module. The silencer module also includes a reactive acoustic feature formed in the first baffle. The reactive acoustic feature includes an attenuation profile configured to reduce propagation of tonal acoustic waves through the air channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: Tyco Fire & Security GmbH
    Inventors: Rajavel Balaguru, Paul F. Bauch, Roger Lee Howard
  • Publication number: 20250114230
    Abstract: An ostomy drainage system including an ostomy appliance and a drainage conduit, the ostomy appliance including an internal collecting volume defined by a first wall and a second wall connected together; a stoma receiving opening defined in the first wall, and a valve. The valve includes a body connected to the first and second walls, an inlet and an outlet, connected by a flow path and fluidly connected to the internal collecting volume. The drainage conduit includes a connector device which is connectable to the valve. The connector device has a connector body providing a passage, and an inlet formation which widens radially outwardly relative to the connector body, such that when the connector device is connected to the valve, the connector body extends from the outlet to the inlet and the inlet formation resists removal from the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2023
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Lee Howard, Kieran Williams, Lee Smith
  • Publication number: 20250064680
    Abstract: An ostomy collection volume stand for supporting a urostomy collection volume including: a support arrangement having a first condition and a second condition, wherein in the first condition the support arrangement provides an enclosed storage volume for storing one or more urostomy collection volumes and in the second condition the support arrangement provides a support formation is configured to engage with a portion of a urostomy collection volume such that the support arrangement provides a support for the urostomy collection volume when it is in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2023
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Lee Howard, Ewa Jasicka, Lee Smith
  • Publication number: 20250032304
    Abstract: A connector 10 for connecting to an ostomy appliance 1 including: a conduit 12 having an entrance and an exit connected by an internal passage 16 through which waste from an ostomy appliance 1 is permitted to flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Lee Howard, Lee Smith, Ewa Jasicka
  • Publication number: 20250025329
    Abstract: A valve for a urostomy appliance 10 including: a body for connection to the urostomy appliance, an inlet and an outlet, connected by a flow path, and a closure arrangement which is moveable between a closed position, in which the closure arrangement blocks the outlet, such that liquid cannot flow through the outlet, and an open position in which the outlet is open, such that liquid is permitted to flow out of the outlet, wherein the body includes first and second attachment surfaces, wherein the first attachment surface lies substantially in a first plane and the second attachment surface lies substantially in a second plane and the first and second planes are inclined with respect to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Lee HOWARD, Lee TRETHEWAY, Kieran WILLIAMS
  • Publication number: 20250017759
    Abstract: A valve (100) for an ostomy appliance (10) including: a body (110) for connection to the ostomy appliance (10), an inlet and an outlet (104), connected by a flow path, a closure arrangement (120) which is moveable between a closed position, in which the closure arrangement blocks the outlet (104), such that liquid cannot flow through the outlet (104), and an open position in which the outlet (104) is open, such that liquid is permitted to flow out of the outlet (104), and wherein the valve (100) includes a flow control formation (300) which is configured to default to an open condition and has a closed condition in which the flow of liquid from the outlet (104) is prevented or at least inhibited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Lee Howard, Lee Smith, Kieran Williams
  • Publication number: 20250009549
    Abstract: A valve for a urostomy appliance including: a body for connection to the urostomy appliance, an inlet and an outlet, connected by a flow path, and a closure arrangement which is moveable between a closed position, in which the closure arrangement blocks the outlet, such that liquid cannot flow through the outlet, and an open position in which the outlet is open, such that liquid is permitted to flow out of the outlet, wherein the closure arrangement is connectable/connected to the body in two locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: Kieran WILLIAMS, Lee HOWARD, Lee SMITH, Mark HEYNES, Phil SAMPEY
  • Patent number: 12138868
    Abstract: A drape forming apparatus includes a forming tool having a first forming surface and a second forming surface nonplanar with the first forming surface. A tray is spaced apart from the forming tool and is configured to pivot about a hinged end from a first position to a second position under an applied force such that a distal end moves away from the forming tool. A first side of the tray faces a first heat source when the tray is in the first position, and a second heat source is disposed at a second side of the tray. A device for use in forming the composite structure includes a standoff and the tray, and a heat source is secured to the second side of the tray. A method of forming a composite structure includes heating both sides of the composite material with the first and second heat sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: David John Sundquist, Trevor Lee Howard, Steven J. Burpo, Kurtis Shuldberg Willden
  • Patent number: 12004991
    Abstract: An ostomy appliance for receiving waste is described including: first and second walls connected to each other at or near their peripheries, the first wall having a stoma-receiving opening; a waste collecting cavity defined between the first and second walls; a first weld portion positioned to one side of the appliance and which connects the first and second walls together, which first weld portion extends away from a periphery of the appliance and downwardly towards a bottom of the appliance; and a second weld portion positioned on an opposite side of the appliance to the first weld portion and which connects the first and second walls together, which second weld portion extends away from a periphery of the appliance and downwardly towards a bottom of the appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: SALTS HEALTHCARE LIMITED
    Inventors: Lee Tretheway, Iain Powner, Lee Howard, Jesus Alfaro
  • Publication number: 20230263653
    Abstract: An ostomy Appliance (10) including first and second walls (12, 14) connected to each other at or near their peripheries, a stoma-receiving opening (16), a collecting cavity (18) defined between the first and second walls wherein the stoma-receiving opening is fluidly connected to the collecting cavity, a connection member (20) connected to the first wall for attaching the appliance directly or indirectly to a user, a gas vent (8) for venting gas from the collecting cavity to atmosphere, a filter (9) positioned over the gas vent, said filter defining a first discrete area, a third wall (30), wherein the second wall includes a first surface (34) and the third wall includes a second surface (56), wherein the first and second surfaces face each other and are connected at a connection (60), and wherein the connection defines a second discrete area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: SALTS HEALTHCARE LIMITED
    Inventors: Jesus Alfaro, Lee Howard
  • Publication number: 20230210684
    Abstract: An ostomy appliance including: first and second walls connected to each other at or near their peripheries; a stoma-receiving opening for receipt of a stoma; a collecting cavity defined between the first and second walls wherein the stoma-receiving opening is fluidly connected to the collecting cavity; a connection member connected to the first and/or second wall for attaching the appliance to a user or for attaching the appliance to a flange for attaching the appliance to a user; an outlet which extends away from the stoma-receiving opening, the outlet including an outlet wall and terminating in an opening; and a user graspable member for assisting in moving the outlet opening from a first, closed, condition to a second, open, condition; wherein the user graspable member includes a graspable portion and an attachment portion, the attachment portion being positioned closer to the stoma-receiving opening than the graspable portion; wherein the attachment portion is attached to the outlet wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Iain POWNER, Jesus Alfaro, Lee Howard
  • Publication number: 20230053958
    Abstract: An ostomy appliance (1) is provided including: first and second walls (10, 12) which are connected at or near their peripheries to provide a waste collecting cavity (14) therebetween, a stoma-receiving opening (20) provided in the first wall (10), and a connection member (30), which provides for connection to a patient around a stoma, which is connected, directly or indirectly, to the first wall (10) by a connection arrangement (40) which includes: a first connection formation (50), which extends around the stoma receiving opening (20) and has a periphery and provides support between the connection member (30) and the first wall (10), and a second connection formation (60), which is disposed outside of the periphery of the first connection formation (50) and further away from the stoma-receiving opening (20) than the first connection formation (50).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventor: Lee Howard
  • Publication number: 20220415298
    Abstract: A silencer module for an air handling unit includes a first baffle and a second baffle spaced apart from the first baffle to form an air channel between the first baffle and the second baffle. The air channel is configured to receive a fluid flow and direct the fluid flow through the silencer module. The silencer module also includes a reactive acoustic feature formed in the first baffle. The reactive acoustic feature includes an attenuation profile configured to reduce propagation of tonal acoustic waves through the air channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Rajavel Balaguru, Paul F. Bauch, Roger Lee Howard
  • Patent number: 11528968
    Abstract: An article of manufacture having a zipper assembly with a slider apparatus, the slider apparatus configured with an attachment that may add decorative elements to the slider. The attachment may be configured to the slider using a mount that may include an inner opening that may receive the slider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Talon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas B. Nields, Stephen Lee Howard
  • Patent number: 11529254
    Abstract: A drainable ostomy appliance including: first and second walls connected to each other at or near their peripheries, the first wall having a stoma-receiving opening; a collecting cavity defined between the first and second walls; a connection member connected to the first wall for attaching the appliance to a user or for attaching the appliance to a flange for attaching the appliance to a user; an outlet which extends away from the stoma-receiving opening, the outlet terminating at an opening; and a first stiffening member positioned immediately adjacent the opening on a wall of the outlet facing the user, in use, the first stiffening member extending across the outlet; and a second stiffening member positioned next to the first stiffening member, further away from the outlet than the first stiffening member and on the same wall as the first stiffening member, the second stiffening member also extending across the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: SALTS HEALTHCARE LIMITED
    Inventors: Lee Tretheway, Lee Howard, Iain Powner, Jesus Alfaro
  • Publication number: 20220396192
    Abstract: A vehicle has an automated storage and retrieval system, the automated storage and retrieval system including an area for storage of items and having locations, each location being suitable for holding one or more of the items; an inductor that receives and inducts the items into the automated storage and retrieval system; a conveyor that conveys the items from the inductor to the area; and an extraction station. When an item is designated for removal from the area, the conveyor delivers the designated item to the extraction station and, after receipt of the designated item from the conveyor, the extraction station delivers the designated item to a designated recipient for extraction of the designated item from the automated storage and retrieval system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Paul, Mahlon Tucker Daniels, Taner Lee Howard, Michael Gregory Boston, Richard Daniel Johnson
  • Publication number: 20220212423
    Abstract: A drape forming apparatus includes a forming tool having a first forming surface and a second forming surface nonplanar with the first forming surface. A tray is spaced apart from the forming tool and is configured to pivot about a hinged end from a first position to a second position under an applied force such that a distal end moves away from the forming tool. A first side of the tray faces a first heat source when the tray is in the first position, and a second heat source is disposed at a second side of the tray. A device for use in forming the composite structure includes a standoff and the tray, and a heat source is secured to the second side of the tray. A method of forming a composite structure includes heating both sides of the composite material with the first and second heat sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: David John Sundquist, Trevor Lee Howard, Steven J. Burpo, Kurtis Shuldberg Willden
  • Patent number: D947369
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Salts Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Lee Tretheway, Lee Howard, Iain Powner, Jesus Alfaro
  • Patent number: D947370
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Salts Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Lee Tretheway, Lee Howard, Iain Powner, Jesus Alfaro
  • Patent number: D947371
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Salts Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Lee Tretheway, Lee Howard, Iain Powner, Jesus Alfaro