Patents by Inventor Robert A. Allison

Robert A. Allison 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).

  • Universal blister package
    Patent number: 8096420
    Abstract: A universal blister package for the distribution of medical instruments includes a tray having a resilient film and a retainer having a resilient film. The tray and the retainer are shaped and dimensioned for selective engagement in a manner creating a storage space between the film of the tray and the film of the retainer for accommodating a medical instrument between the tray and the retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul T. Marhsall, Mark S. Leuenberger, Robert A. Allison, Paul W. Boentges, Jeffrey A. Brewer, Joseph C. Hueil, Kevin R. O'Brien, Jerold J. Sanchez
  • Universal Blister Package
    Publication number: 20090272664
    Abstract: A universal blister package for the distribution of medical instruments includes a tray having a resilient film and a retainer having a resilient film. The tray and the retainer are shaped and dimensioned for selective engagement in a manner creating a storage space between the film of the tray and the film of the retainer for accommodating a medical instrument between the tray and the retainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: Paul T. Marshall, Mark S. Leuenberger, Robert A. Allison, Paul W. Boentges, Jeffrey A. Brewer, Joseph C. Hueil, Kevin R. O'Brien, Jerold J. Sanchez
  • Apparatus for de-icing the leading edge of an airfoil section of an aircraft
    Patent number: 4505445
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for de-icing the leading edges of airfoil sections of aircraft embodies a closed circuit conduit having a heat conductive section extending along the leading edge of each airfoil section. The rear side of each heat conductive section is secured to and insulated from its leading edge while the leading side of each heat conductive section defines an exposed, heat emitting surface. A heated liquid is circulated through the closed circuit conduit at a temperature and flow rate to cause heat to be emitted from the heat emitting surface to dislodge ice accumulated thereon as the liquid is cooled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1985
    Assignee: Idea Development Corporation
    Inventor: Robert A. Allison