Patents by Inventor Richard A. Ness

Richard A. Ness 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: 4549051
    Abstract: The present device includes a primary coil wound on a spool having an opening at one end for receiving the nozzle of a container. The coil is connected to an alternating current source. The nozzle of the container has a conductive portion which functions as a secondary inductor having internal resistance. Current is induced and dissipated in the conductive portion thereby heating the portion and the substance contained therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1985
    Inventor: Richard A. Ness
  • Patent number: 4258863
    Abstract: An envelope-like packet defining a closed chamber for fluid to be dispensed and having side walls, at least one of which is flexible, and a rupturable end portion. An extensible envelope rupturing member is disposed in the chamber and includes an envelope rupturing point directed toward said rupturable portion. The rupturing member has spaced portions engaging the side walls, and is responsive to inward pressure imparted to said side walls against said spaced portions to extend the point into rupturing engagement with the rupturable portion of the envelope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1981
    Inventor: Richard A. Ness
  • Patent number: 4133307
    Abstract: An elongated elastic strip for holding in traction or tension a relatively movable member, such as a catheter of the balloon type used to provide hemostasis. The elastic strip has enlarged end portions for attachment respectively to the relatively movable member and to a relatively stationary member or portion. A measuring device on the elastic strip indicates the degree of tension applied to the movable member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1979
    Inventor: Richard A. Ness