Patents by Inventor Michael R. Duff

Michael R. Duff 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).

  • Method and apparatus for decreasing the drowsiness of an individual
    Publication number: 20040071759
    Abstract: A method of decreasing the drowsiness of an individual is disclosed. The method includes the steps of (i) removing a towelette from a dispenser, the towelette being impregnated with a stimulating organic substance and/or an ammonia containing substance, and (ii) contacting the skin of the individual with the towelette so that an amount of the stimulating organic substance and/or ammonia containing substance effective to decrease the drowsiness of the individual is transferred from the towelette to the skin of the individual. An associated apparatus is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Michael R. Duff, Bradford G. Addison