Patents by Inventor Patrick L. Farrell

Patrick L. Farrell 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).

  • Device for reducing bitterness and astringency in beverages containing polyphenols and tannins
    Patent number: 8025805
    Abstract: A method of treating an orally ingestible item having an original taste to be enhanced or reduced without imparting bitterness to the item, includes exposing the item to a magnetic field and oxygen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Inventive Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick L. Farrell
  • Pourer with magnetic enhancement
    Patent number: 7622039
    Abstract: A pourer for improving the taste of water includes a base and a tubular member extending longitudinally through the base. A spout extends outwardly from the tubular member and at least two magnets disposed longitudinally along the tubular member are provided for exposing the water to a magnetic field as the water passes through the tubular member and spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Inventive Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick L. Farrell, H. McMillan Lindsey, Thomas A. Thompson
  • DEVICE FOR REDUCING BITTERNESS AND ASTRINGENCY IN BEVERAGES CONTAINING POLYPHENOLS AND TANNINS
    Publication number: 20090250131
    Abstract: A method of treating an orally ingestible item having an original taste to be enhanced or reduced without imparting bitterness to the item, includes exposing the item to a magnetic field and oxygen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventor: PATRICK L. FARRELL
  • MAGNETIC AERATOR METHOD
    Publication number: 20090181144
    Abstract: A magnetic aerator includes a liquid agitating blade insertable into a hand held beverage container along with a magnet disposed at the blade with the magnet introducing a magnetic field into the liquid. A finger manipulatable stem supports the blade and enables manual agitation of the liquid by the blade approximate a surface of the liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventor: PATRICK L. FARRELL
  • Beverage pourer with magnetic enhancement
    Patent number: 7300580
    Abstract: A pourer for improving organoleptic properties for various beverages includes a base and a tubular member extending longitudinally through the base. A spout extends outwardly from the tubular member and at least two magnets disposed longitudinally along the tubular member are provided for exposing the beverage to a magnetic field as the beverage passes through the tubular member and spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Inventive Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: H. McMillan Lindsey, Thomas A. Thompson, Patrick L. Farrell
  • Package carrier and method of making same
    Patent number: 5876081
    Abstract: A package carrier which includes a band of strong material that is placed across the top of a package and affixed at opposite ends to the outer surface of the package. A handle is formed intermediate the ends of the band by folding the band and sealing interfacing portion of the band adjacent the fold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: Equitable Bag Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Patrick F. Melody, Patrick L. Farrell
  • Bottle pourer
    Patent number: D513180
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Inventive Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: H. McMillan Lindsey, Thomas A. Thompson, Patrick L. Farrell
  • Hospital gown with round neck
    Patent number: D564730
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Patrick L. Farrell
  • Hospital gown with V-neck
    Patent number: D565279
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Patrick L. Farrell
  • Slipcover including handles
    Patent number: D565652
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Pollock Investments Incorporated
    Inventor: Patrick L. Farrell