Patents by Inventor Mario A. Turchi
Mario A. Turchi 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).
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Patent number: 9737443Abstract: A tampon applicator barrel includes an insertion tip at a forward end of the barrel, a main body section that extends from the insertion tip, and a reverse taper section that is joined to the main body section so that the main body section is between the insertion tip and the reverse taper section. The main body section tapers toward the insertion tip section. The reverse taper section tapers in a direction away from the insertion tip section. A finger grip section extends from the reverse taper section to a plunger receiving end of the barrel opposite the forward end. The barrel is straight from the forward end to the plunger receiving end that receives a plunger.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLCInventors: Jessica LeMay, Kathryn Bennett, Keith Edgett, Dane Jackson, Mario Turchi, Susanne Weber
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Publication number: 20170216103Abstract: A tampon applicator barrel includes an insertion tip at a forward end of the barrel, a main body section that extends from the insertion tip, and a reverse taper section that is joined to the main body section so that the main body section is between the insertion tip and the reverse taper section. The main body section tapers toward the insertion tip section. The reverse taper section tapers in a direction away from the insertion tip section. A finger grip section extends from the reverse taper section to a plunger receiving end of the barrel opposite the forward end. The barrel is straight from the forward end to the plunger receiving end that receives a plunger.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Jessica LeMay, Kathryn Bennett, Keith Edgett, Dane Jackson, Mario Turchi, Susanne Weber
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Patent number: 9662249Abstract: A tampon applicator barrel includes an insertion tip at a forward end of the barrel, a main body section that extends from the insertion tip, and a reverse taper section that is joined to the main body section so that the main body section is between the insertion tip and the reverse taper section. The main body section tapers toward the insertion tip section. The reverse taper section tapers in a direction away from the insertion tip section. A finger grip section extends from the reverse taper section to a plunger receiving end of the barrel opposite the forward end. The barrel is straight from the forward end to the plunger receiving end that receives a plunger.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC.Inventors: Jessica LeMay, Kathryn Bennett, Keith Edgett, Dane Jackson, Mario Turchi, Susanne Weber
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Patent number: 9642767Abstract: A personal mobility device includes a pair of rear legs and a pair of front legs pivotably connected to the rear legs via a pair of hubs. A handle, having a loop shape and including a grip portion, is slidably mounted within the pair of hubs so that the height of the grip can be adjusted. The hubs lock the front and rear legs in both an open (unfolded) and closed (folded) configuration. By sliding the handle downward through the hubs, the legs are unlocked from the open position and allowed to pivot until locked in the closed configuration. Conversely, by sliding the handle upward through the hubs, the legs are unlocked from the closed position and allowed to pivot until locked in the open configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: EKT LLCInventors: Patricia Kavanagh, Colin Touhey, Henry Ebbott-Burg, Mario A. Turchi, Michael Bambino, Robert Joachim
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Publication number: 20160296381Abstract: A tampon applicator barrel includes an insertion tip at a forward end of the barrel, a main body section that extends from the insertion tip, and a reverse taper section that is joined to the main body section so that the main body section is between the insertion tip and the reverse taper section. The main body section tapers toward the insertion tip section. The reverse taper section tapers in a direction away from the insertion tip section. A finger grip section extends from the reverse taper section to a plunger receiving end of the barrel opposite the forward end. The barrel is straight from the forward end to the plunger receiving end that receives a plunger.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Applicant: Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLCInventors: Jessica LeMay, Kathryn Bennett, Keith Edgett, Dane Jackson, Mario Turchi, Susanne Weber
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Publication number: 20160287766Abstract: A breast milk storage system which comprises a mandrel for selective engagement with a bottle connector of a breast pump. The storage system also includes at least one clamp in pivotal engagement with the mandrel, and a lock ring. The lock ring is positioned for rotation about the mandrel and the at least one clamp. Rotation of the lock ring effectuates pivoting of the at least one clamp between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, the at least one clamp is pivoted with respect to the mandrel and presses against the mandrel so as to retain a storage bag in place by pinching said storage bag between the at least one clamp and the mandrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Michael Bambino, Robert Joachim, Mario A. Turchi, Ralph W. Dowdell, III, Richard Rubin, Allison F. Capozza
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Patent number: 9421135Abstract: A tampon applicator barrel includes an insertion tip at a forward end of the barrel, a main body section that extends from the insertion tip, and a reverse taper section that is joined to the main body section so that the main body section is between the insertion tip and the reverse taper section. The main body section tapers toward the insertion tip section. The reverse taper section tapers in a direction away from the insertion tip section. A finger grip section extends from the reverse taper section to a plunger receiving end of the barrel opposite the forward end. The barrel is straight from the forward end to the plunger receiving end that receives a plunger.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2012Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC.Inventors: Jessica E. LeMay, Kathryn G. Bennett, Keith J. Edgett, Dane R. Jackson, Mario A. Turchi, Susanne Weber
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Patent number: 9326640Abstract: A food processor feed tube assembly includes a first feed tube extension and a second feed tube extension telescopically and slidably received in the first feed tube extension. The second feed tube extension is configured to be movable from a retracted position in which the second feed tube extension is substantially entirely nested within the first feed tube extension, and an extended position in which the second feed tube extension is extended from the first feed tube extension.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2013Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Conair CorporationInventors: Lema Kikuchi, Mario Turchi
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Publication number: 20150105711Abstract: A tampon applicator barrel includes an insertion tip at a forward end of the barrel, a main body section that extends from the insertion tip, and a reverse taper section that is joined to the main body section so that the main body section is between the insertion tip and the reverse taper section. The main body section tapers toward the insertion tip section. The reverse taper section tapers in a direction away from the insertion tip section. A finger grip section extends from the reverse taper section to a plunger receiving end of the barrel opposite the forward end. The barrel is straight from the forward end to the plunger receiving end that receives a plunger.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Jessica LeMay, Kathryn Bennett, Keith Edgett, Dane Jackson, Mario Turchi, Susanne Weber
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Patent number: 8480406Abstract: An interface device and method for interfacing instruments to a medical procedure simulation system serve to interface peripherals in the form of mock medical instruments to the medical procedure simulation system computer to enable simulation of medical procedures. The interface device includes a housing having a mock bodily region of interest to facilitate insertion of a mock instrument, such as an endoscope tube, into the interface device. The mock bodily region of interest may be pivotable to simulate various patient orientations. The instrument is engaged by a capture mechanism in order to measure rotational and translational motion of the instrument. An actuator is disposed within the interface device to provide force feedback to the instrument. The measured motion is provided to the computer system to reflect instrument motion on the display during the simulation. Alternatively, the interface device may be configured to accommodate instrument assemblies having a plurality of nested instruments (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2005Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Immersion Medical, Inc.Inventors: David Alexander, J. Michael Brown, Eric Cabahug, Philip J. Churchill, Robert F. Cohen, Richard L. Cunningham, Ben Feldman, Diego Fontayne, Gregory L. Merril, Mario Turchi
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Patent number: 8337478Abstract: A tampon applicator barrel includes a wall forming a tube with a center axis therthrough and with a hollow interior volume. The tube has a first barrel end and a second barrel end opposite the first barrel end to form a length therebetween that corresponds to the length of the center axis. The tube increases in diameter along the length of the tube from a first diameter to a second diameter that forms a main body section, and decreases in diameter along the length of the tube from the second diameter to a third diameter that forms a reverse taper section. The center axis is substantially straight throughout the extant of the tube.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventors: Jessica E. Lemay, Kathryn G. Bennett, Keith J. Edgett, Dane R. Jackson, Mario A. Turchi, Susanne Weber
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Publication number: 20120175803Abstract: An apparatus for testing of medical products such as a feminine hygiene product, is presented. The apparatus includes a body, a pump and a vaginal canal assembly. The body includes an internal chamber and a bottom surface having a bore open to the internal chamber. The pump provides a fluid to the body. In one embodiment, the fluid is a menses simulant. The vaginal canal assembly includes an interior canal accepting the product. The vaginal canal assembly includes a passage providing the fluid to the interior canal. The apparatus includes a pressure regulator controlling pressure exerted on the vaginal canal assembly from a volume of air within the internal chamber. The apparatus includes a stand. The stand includes a retaining device and a locking device. The locking device cooperates with the retaining device to selectively secure the body in at least one of a rotational position and an angular position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: PLAYTEX PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Eugene Dougherty, JR., Keith Edgett, Scott Salmon, Mario Turchi, Phillip Ebert, Robert Jorgensen, Steven O. Bordley
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Patent number: 8166834Abstract: An apparatus for testing of medical products such as a feminine hygiene product, is presented. The apparatus includes a body, a pump and a vaginal canal assembly. The body includes an internal chamber and a bottom surface having a bore open to the internal chamber. The pump provides a fluid to the body. In one embodiment, the fluid is a menses simulant. The vaginal canal assembly includes an interior canal accepting the product. The vaginal canal assembly includes a passage providing the fluid to the interior canal. The apparatus includes a pressure regulator controlling pressure exerted on the vaginal canal assembly from a volume of air within the internal chamber. The apparatus includes a stand. The stand includes a retaining device and a locking device. The locking device cooperates with the retaining device to selectively secure the body in at least one of a rotational position and an angular position.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2007Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Playtex Products, LLCInventors: Eugene Dougherty, Jr., Keith Edgett, Scott Salmon, Mario Turchi, Phillip Ebert, Robert Jorgensen, Steven O. Bordley
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Publication number: 20100219144Abstract: A support mountable device is provided. The support mountable device includes a rail and a bracket configured to be releasably secured to the rail. The rail includes an upper portion, a lower portion and a body extending between the upper and lower portions. The body includes a support side and a bracket side. The upper portion includes a ledge spaced a distance from the support when the support side is placed against the support. The lower portion includes a base wall and a front wall defining a channel. The front wall includes with a retaining portion and a guiding portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventors: Scott Salmon, Mario A. Turchi
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Publication number: 20100204636Abstract: A tampon applicator barrel includes a wall forming a tube with a center axis therethrough and with a hollow interior volume. The tube has a first barrel end and a second barrel end opposite the first barrel end to form a length therebetween that corresponds to the length of the center axis. The tube increases in diameter along the length of the tube from a first diameter to a second diameter that forms a main body section, and decreases in diameter along the length of the tube from the second diameter to a third diameter that forms a reverse taper section. The center axis is substantially straight throughout the extant of the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventors: Jessica A. Lemay, Kathryn G. Bennett, Keith J. Edgett, Dane R. Jackson, Mario A. Turchi, Susanne Weber
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Patent number: 7727208Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ergonomically improved tampon applicator having a plunger and a barrel. The barrel has four distinct sections, namely a finger grip section, a reverse taper section, a main body section, and an insertion tip section. The reverse taper section is tapered towards the fingergrip section and the main body section is tapered in an opposite direction towards the insertion tip section. A maximum diameter is formed where the reverse taper section and main body section meet on the barrel. The maximum diameter provides a sensory means to the user to alert the user when the applicator has been inserted at the proper depth in the vagina.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2002Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventors: Jessica E. Lemay, Kathryn G. Bennett, Keith J. Edgett, Dane R. Jackson, Mario A. Turchi, Susanne Weber
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Patent number: 7517329Abstract: A multi-functional brace for a joint includes a releasable locking mechanism that allows the brace to be set for static stretch of the joint in either flexion or extension, and a range of motion assembly that allows for free movement of the joint through its natural axis over a controlled range of motion when the locking mechanism is released.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2006Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: DJO, LLCInventors: Scott Salmon, Dan Ueda, Robert Joachim, Mario Turchi, David C. Hargrave, Bernard Morrey, Shawn O'Driscoll, Robert Adams
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Publication number: 20080319273Abstract: An apparatus for testing of medical products such as a feminine hygiene product, is presented. The apparatus includes a body, a pump and a vaginal canal assembly. The body includes an internal chamber and a bottom surface having a bore open to the internal chamber. The pump provides a fluid to the body. In one embodiment, the fluid is a menses simulant. The vaginal canal assembly includes an interior canal accepting the product. The vaginal canal assembly includes a passage providing the fluid to the interior canal. The apparatus includes a pressure regulator controlling pressure exerted on the vaginal canal assembly from a volume of air within the internal chamber. The apparatus includes a stand. The stand includes a retaining device and a locking device. The locking device cooperates with the retaining device to selectively secure the body in at least one of a rotational position and an angular position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2007Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventors: Eugene Dougherty, JR., Keith Edgett, Scott Salmon, Mario Turchi, Phillip Ebert, Robert Jorgensen, Steven O. Bordley
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Patent number: D580265Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventor: Mario A. Turchi
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Patent number: D743740Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: HELEN OF TROY LIMITEDInventors: Steven Madsen, Mario Turchi, Noah Pentelovitch, Lua O'Brien