Patents by Inventor Rodney L. Dobson
Rodney L. Dobson 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).
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Publication number: 20220133830Abstract: A topical composition for treating overgrowth of Demodex mites. The topical composition preferably includes one or more active ingredients, optionally encapsulated in lipids. In example embodiments, the topical composition comprises a first active ingredient between either tea tree oil or terpinen-4-ol, and a second active ingredient of cannabidiol oil.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2021Publication date: May 5, 2022Applicant: BRUDER HEALTHCARE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Mark H. BRUDER, Rodney L. DOBSON
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Publication number: 20210267793Abstract: A system for delivering thermal therapy to a treated body portion of a subject. The system preferably includes a therapy compress having at least one pocket or retainer, and at least one self-heating element configured for removable insertion within the at least one pocket of the therapy compress. In some example embodiments the therapy compress is in the form of an eye mask having first and second eye-covering lobes, each eye-covering lobe having a pocket for receiving a self-heating element. In some example embodiments the at least one self-heating element is air or oxygen activated, for example including a zinc-based self-heating material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: BRUDER HEALTHCARE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Mark H. BRUDER, Rodney L. DOBSON
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Publication number: 20200337893Abstract: A therapeutic device such as an eye mask or compress for delivery of moist heat therapy to a body part such as an eye of a human or animal subject. Example devices are configured to be worn with one or more eye coverage portions positioned over the subject's eye(s). The eye coverage portions have a front side configured for placement against the treated body part, and a back side opposite the front side. The eye coverage portions include recesses or retracted sections configured to be positioned over the wearer's cornea area. The shell of the eye coverage portions may further incorporate antimicrobial properties. Heat transfer mediums or fill materials can include hydrophilic zeolite, silica gel, and/or one or more phase change materials so as to provide controlled performance characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: BRUDER HEALTHCARE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Mark H. BRUDER, Rodney L. DOBSON
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Patent number: 6589320Abstract: An elongated adsorbent unit for use in combination with an elongated refrigerant-containing housing includes a housing having first and second ends, and an interior and an exterior. Adsorbent is compacted in the interior of the housing. First and second porous end members are secured to the first and second ends of the housing, respectively. One or more fluid communication channels extend along the exterior of the housing between the first and second ends of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2002Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Samuel A. Incorvia, Rodney L. Dobson, Leo J. Schwartz
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Patent number: 6553783Abstract: An integrated U-tube and adsorbent unit including a U-tube having first and second legs and a return bend, a space between the first and second legs and the return bend, adsorbent in the space, opposite sides on the first and second legs and the return bend, permeable covers bonded to the first and second opposite sides to contain the adsorbent within the space, a hole in the return bend, a frame connected to the U-bend and defining a space in communication with the hole, and filter material on the frame. An integrated U-tube and adsorbent unit including a plastic U-tube and a self-contained adsorbent unit having a plastic cover bonded to the U-tube with the body of the self-contained adsorbent unit positioned between the legs of the U-tube.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2002Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Rodney L. Dobson, Samuel A. Incorvia, Peter R. Millen
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Publication number: 20020194998Abstract: An elongated adsorbent unit for use in combination with an elongated refrigerant-containing housing includes a housing having first and second ends, and an interior and an exterior. Adsorbent is compacted in the interior of the housing. First and second porous end members are secured to the first and second ends of the housing, respectively. One or more fluid communication channels extend along the exterior of the housing between the first and second ends of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2002Publication date: December 26, 2002Inventors: Samuel A. Incorvia, Rodney L. Dobson, Leo J. Schwartz
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Publication number: 20020184911Abstract: An integrated U-tube and adsorbent unit including a U-tube having first and second legs and a return bend, a space between the first and second legs and the return bend, adsorbent in the space, opposite sides on the first and second legs and the return bend, permeable covers bonded to the first and second opposite sides to contain the adsorbent within the space, a hole in the return bend, a frame connected to the U-bend and defining a space in communication with the hole, and filter material on the frame. An integrated U-tube and adsorbent unit including a plastic U-tube and a self-contained adsorbent unit having a plastic cover bonded to the U-tube with the body of the self-contained adsorbent unit positioned between the legs of the U-tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2002Publication date: December 12, 2002Inventors: Rodney L. Dobson, Samuel A. Incorvia, Peter R. Millen
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Patent number: 6468334Abstract: An elongated adsorbent unit for use in combination with an elongated refrigerant-containing housing includes a housing having first and second ends, and an interior and an exterior. Adsorbent is compacted in the interior of the housing. First and second porous end members are secured to the first and second ends of the housing, respectively. One or more fluid communication channels extend along the exterior of the housing between the first and second ends of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2001Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Samuel A. Incorvia, Rodney L. Dobson, Leo J. Schwartz
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Patent number: 6438991Abstract: An integrated U-tube and adsorbent unit including a U-tube having first and second legs and a return bend, a space between the first and second legs and the return bend, adsorbent in the space, opposite sides on the first and second legs and the return bend, permeable covers bonded to the first and second opposite sides to contain the adsorbent within the space, a hole in the return bend, a frame connected to the U-bend and defining a space in communication with the hole, and filter material on the frame. An integrated U-tube and adsorbent unit including a plastic U-tube and a self-contained adsorbent unit having a plastic cover bonded to the U-tube with the body of the self-contained adsorbent unit positioned between the legs of the U-tube.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2000Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Rodney L. Dobson, Samuel A. Incorvia, Peter R. Millen
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Publication number: 20020083838Abstract: An elongated adsorbent unit for use in combination with an elongated refrigerant-containing housing includes a housing having first and second ends, and an interior and an exterior. Adsorbent is compacted in the interior of the housing. First and second porous end members are secured to the first and second ends of the housing, respectively. One or more fluid communication channels extend along the exterior of the housing between the first and second ends of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Samuel A. Incorvia, Rodney L. Dobson, Leo J. Schwartz
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Patent number: 6301924Abstract: An integrated U-tube and adsorbent unit including a U-tube having first and second legs and a return bend, a space between the first and second legs and the return bend, adsorbent in the space, opposite sides on the first and second legs and the return bend, permeable covers bonded to the first and second opposite sides to contain the adsorbent within the space, a hole in the return bend, a frame connected to the U-bend and defining a space in communication with the hole, and filter material on the frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2000Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignee: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Rodney L. Dobson, Samuel A. Incorvia, Peter R. Millen
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Patent number: 5827359Abstract: A preformed desiccant bag for use with a retaining clip including a preformed porous casing including a first preformed bulbous end portion of a first girth, a second preformed bulbous end portion of a second girth, a central preformed waist portion of a third girth located between the first and second preformed bulbous end portions, with the third girth being smaller than either the first and second girths to thereby provide a pronounced position for reception of a retaining clip, and desiccant in the casing.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1997Date of Patent: October 27, 1998Assignee: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Rodney L. Dobson, Peter J. Donnelly, Samuel A. Incorvia
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Patent number: 5693124Abstract: A preformed desiccant bag for use with a retaining clip including a preformed porous casing including a first preformed bulbous end portion of a first girth and width, a second preformed bulbous end portion of a second girth and width, a central preformed waist portion of a third girth and width located between the first and second preformed bulbous end portions, with the third girth and width being smaller than either the first and second girths and the first and second widths to thereby provide a pronounced position for reception of a retaining clip, and desiccant in the casing.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1995Date of Patent: December 2, 1997Assignee: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Rodney L. Dobson, Peter J. Donnelly, Samuel A. Incorvia