Patents by Inventor Matthew James Norris

Matthew James Norris 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: 6394987
    Abstract: A device for holding and dispensing a disinfectant liquid such as isopropyl alcohol from one section of the device, and holding and dispensing sterile swabs from another section of the device. A single unit combines a storage and delivery unit for the liquid disinfectant and a storage and delivery unit for sterile swabs. The liquid disinfectant is stored in a refillable container with a pump for delivering the disinfectant. The disinfectant storage unit is refilled with a hollow needle, puncturing a self-sealing membrane and injecting the disinfectant fluid into the storage unit. Complete sterility of the disinfectant fluid can thereby be maintained. A second holding and dispensing unit is combined with the liquid unit. A series of individually wrapped sterile swabs is stacked into a spring-loaded cylinder. Swabs are individually removed from one end of the unit, and replaced by the next one in the stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Inventors: Tamara Marie Sandlin, Matthew James Norris