Patents by Inventor Michael Kerwin

Michael Kerwin 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: 10996167
    Abstract: Apparatus for ensuring adequate sunscreen protection includes a light-activated sunscreen product, and an illuminator including a battery, a switch and a light source that causes the light-activated sunscreen product to glow when illuminated with the light source. The light-activated sunscreen product may include a zinc-oxide-based lotion and a fluorescent substance such as fluorescein dye causing the lotion to glow in any available color when applied to the skin and illuminated by the light source. The closure may be a cap with a threaded attachment to the container, and the light source may comprise one or more ultraviolet light-emitting diodes. The illuminator may be disposed in a cap with top and side surfaces, and the switch may be positioned on the side of the cap, and the light source on the top of the cap, or vice versa. The switch is preferably a momentary contact switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Kerwin
  • Publication number: 20190212270
    Abstract: Apparatus for ensuring adequate sunscreen protection includes a light-activated sunscreen product, and an illuminator including a battery, a switch and a light source that causes the light-activated sunscreen product to glow when illuminated with the light source. The light-activated sunscreen product may include a zinc-oxide-based lotion and a fluorescent substance such as fluorescein dye causing the lotion to glow in any available color when applied to the skin and illuminated by the light source. The closure may be a cap with a threaded attachment to the container, and the light source may comprise one or more ultraviolet light-emitting diodes. The illuminator may be disposed in a cap with top and side surfaces, and the switch may be positioned on the side of the cap, and the light source on the top of the cap, or vice versa. The switch is preferably a momentary contact switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Kerwin
  • Patent number: 6686345
    Abstract: A chemical composition and method of use of the composition is described. The chemical composition includes an aza-enediyne, aza-enyne allene, or an aza-diallene. These compound are preferably non-hydrolyzable, cationic compounds that bind to nucleic acids. In addition it is believed that these compounds may undergo chemical reactions in the presence of a nucleic acid to generate reactive intermediates that cleave nucleic acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Research Development Foundation
    Inventors: Sean Michael Kerwin, Wendi M. David
  • Patent number: 6619837
    Abstract: A disposable, molded probe cover for use with an electronic thermometer is disclosed. The probe cover comprises an elongated hollow body made of a plastic material which defines a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end of the body has a convex-shaped surface that defines a lubrication well adapted to hold a lubricant therein, while the proximal end forms an opening. The opening communicates with a chamber that extends the entire length of the body and is sized and shaped to receive a probe of the electronic thermometer. To vent air trapped in the chamber during insertion of the probe into the probe cover, the chamber is provided with an axial ridge defined along a portion of the chamber for allowing air trapped at the distal end of the chamber to escape the probe cover through the electronic thermometer. A plurality of detents are also provided along the chamber proximate the opening for securely engaging the probe and establishing a fluid tight seal between the probe cover and the thermometer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Sherwood Services AG
    Inventors: James Walls, Loren Lantz, Michael Kerwin
  • Publication number: 20020172257
    Abstract: A disposable, molded probe cover for use with an electronic thermometer is disclosed. The probe cover comprises an elongated hollow body made of a plastic material which defines a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end of the body has a convex-shaped surface that defines a lubrication well adapted to hold a lubricant therein, while the proximal end forms an opening. The opening communicates with a chamber that extends the entire length of the body and is sized and shaped to receive a probe of the electronic thermometer. To vent air trapped in the chamber during insertion of the probe into the probe cover, the chamber is provided with an axial ridge defined along a portion of the chamber for allowing air trapped at the distal end of the chamber to escape the probe cover through the electronic thermometer. A plurality of detents are also provided along the chamber proximate the opening for securely engaging the probe and establishing a fluid tight seal between the probe cover and the thermometer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: James Walls, Loren Lantz, Michael Kerwin
  • Publication number: 20020132797
    Abstract: A chemical composition and method of use of the composition is described. The chemical composition includes an aza-enediyne, aza-enyne allene, or an aza-diallene. These compound are preferably non-hydrolyzable, cationic compounds that bind to nucleic acids. In addition it is believed that these compounds may undergo chemical reactions in the presence of a nucleic acid to generate reactive intermediates that cleave nucleic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: Sean Michael Kerwin, Wendi M. David
  • Patent number: 6297284
    Abstract: A chemical composition and method of use of the composition is described. The chemical composition includes an aza-enediyne, aza-enyne allene, or an aza-diallene. These compound are preferably non-hydrolyzable, cationic compounds that bind to nucleic acids. In addition it is believed that these compounds may undergo chemical reactions in the presence of a nucleic acid to generate reactive intermediates that cleave nucleic acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Research Development Foundation
    Inventors: Sean Michael Kerwin, Wendi M. David, Dalip Kumar
  • Patent number: 5625673
    Abstract: A versatile device is obtained with a PDA that includes means for cordless connecting to specialized accessories. The PDA can operate in its conventional mode, or it can be enhanced by interconnecting it with some or all of its accessories. In one embodiment, the PDA is combined with a cellular telephone that is adapted to physically mate with the PDA and form thereby a single integrated apparatus. In another embodiment, the PDA is combined with a landline telephone that is adapted to mate with the PDA and form thereby another single integrated apparatus. In a still another embodiment, the PDA (whether or not mated with a telecommunication device) is combined with a keyboard to form a laptop computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1997
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Grewe, Michael Kerwin, Carl S. Ledbetter, Jr., B. Waring Partridge, III
  • Patent number: 4850109
    Abstract: An adaptor for converting a chain saw into a circular saw by means of a collar secured to both the clutch housing and the hub of the existing chain saw, the collar being held by a washer and a nut from the chain saw, said collar being cylindrical with a concentric opening through it, the concentric opening having a smaller diameter for a minor portion of the length of the collar and a larger diameter for a major portion of the length of the collar, the portion of the opening with a larger diameter being threaded and portion of the opening having a smaller diameter being ribbed, the adaptor further including a shaft extension plug threaded into the threaded opening of the collar, the shaft extension plug having a face plate and a concentric threaded shaft which extends concentrically from the face plate, for mounting a circular saw blade with a nut being threaded on the concentric shaft to hold the circular saw blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1989
    Assignee: F. Gerald Mackin
    Inventor: Michael A. Kerwin