Patents by Inventor Paul E. Connors

Paul E. Connors 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).

  • Publication number: 20240114946
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides aerosol generating substrates and aerosol source members comprising aerosol generating substrates, as well as methods of manufacturing thereof. In an example implementation, an aerosol generating substrate may comprise a fibrous filler material, an aerosol forming material, and a plurality of heat conducting constituents, wherein the substrate is formed as a sheet, and wherein the heat conducting constituents are part of the sheet. The heat conducting constituents may be incorporated within the sheet, or may be formed on a surface of the sheet. In another example implementation, an aerosol source member may comprise a substrate portion formed of a collection of intermingled pieces cut from an aerosol substrate sheet. In addition, or alternatively, a substrate portion may be formed of a series of overlapping layers of an aerosol substrate sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Andries Sebastian, Stephen Benson Sears, Billy Tyrone Connor, Rajesh Sur, S. Keith Cole, Thaddeus Jackson, Timothy Frederick Thomas, Paul E. Braxton, Curtis Foster Doe, Vahid Hejazi, Kathryn Lynn Wilberding
  • Patent number: 8132778
    Abstract: A remote controlled valve for cessation of water flow from an outflow component such as a showerhead or faucet during periods where water flow is not required by the user to provide for water conservation. The device features a remote control having a large contact area for contact with the user's arm or leg or hip to allow for activation without the use of their hands and fingers. The large size also renders the remote control unit easily located by sense of touch and without the user's eyesight to encourage use by users who might otherwise be concerned about reinitiating water flow during shampooing or while using the device on a sink with their hands wet or occupied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Inventor: Paul E. Connors
  • Publication number: 20100200789
    Abstract: A remote controlled valve for cessation of water flow from an outflow component such as a showerhead or faucet during periods where water flow is not required by the user to provide for water conservation. The device features a remote control, having a large contact area for contact with the user's arm or leg or hip, to allow for activation without the use of their hands and fingers to generate a piezoelectrically generated or sonic signal. The large size also renders the remote control unit easily located by sense of touch and without the user's eyesight to encourage use by users who might otherwise be concerned about reinitiating water flow during shampooing or while using the device on a sink with their hands wet or occupied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventor: Paul E. Connors
  • Publication number: 20090261282
    Abstract: A remote controlled valve for cessation of water flow from an outflow component such as a showerhead or faucet during periods where water flow is not required by the user to provide for water conservation. The device features a remote control having a large contact area for contact with the user's arm or leg or hip to allow for activation without the use of their hands and fingers. The large size also renders the remote control unit easily located by sense of touch and without the user's eyesight to encourage use by users who might otherwise be concerned about reinitiating water flow during shampooing or while using he device on a sink with their hands wet or occupied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventor: Paul E. Connors
  • Patent number: 4498252
    Abstract: A footwear protector with a shield portion which is a generally U-shaped wall with an open front adapted to follow the general contour of the heel and a suitable portion of the backside of the footwear. The first heel binding strap portion projects outwardly from the lateral edges of the shield portion forming a loop at the base of the shield which loop resiliently fastens around about the heel and embraces the heel breast. A heel stop portion at the base of the shield locates the heel and prevents the shield from riding up the heel. A second heel binding strap portion extends across the saddle of the shield and performs the same function as the first binding strap for heels too small to be bound by the first strap. Extending inward from the back of the shield and spaced above the base of the heel is a tab means. The tab means performs the function of a binding strap for heels with significantly reduced cross section such as spiked and high heels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1985
    Inventor: Paul E. Connors