Patents by Inventor Samuel E. Darcy

Samuel E. Darcy 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: 12610997
    Abstract: An apparatus for executing a method of manufacturing multi-piece open-back isolation garments (10) includes machinery for creating discrete torso web pieces (12) from a continuous torso web, combining the discrete torso pieces with a continuous shoulder web (14), and cutting the combined torso and shoulder web structure to form the isolation garments. The isolation garments may be used as protection from potentially hazardous or unclean materials in a variety of different environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2026
    Assignee: CURT G. JOA, INC.
    Inventors: Robert E. Andrews, Samuel E. Darcy, Scott A. Roehrborn, Jeffrey W. Fritz
  • Patent number: 12520891
    Abstract: A medical gown (100) and method of donning are disclosed herein. The medical gown may comprise a top portion (110), a bottom portion (112), a first tie (134), a second tie (136), and a cover patch (120). The top portion may include arms (140) and a neck opening (152). The bottom portion may include a front bottom side (128), a first rear flap (130), a second rear flap (132), and the first tie integrally formed with the first rear flap. The first and second rear flaps may extend from opposite edges of the front bottom side. The cover patch may be configured to at least partially couple the top portion and the bottom portion together. The second tie may be coupled between the cover patch and the bottom portion. The medical gown may provide easy donning and doffing as well as be optimally configured for manufacturing using automation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2026
    Assignee: DePre, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Edward Justice, Sam Griffin, Todd Max Cupp, William Todd Klempnauer, Christopher Joseph Schulze, Ethan Edward Valentine, Robert E. Andrews, Samuel E. Darcy, Scott A. Roehrborn, Jeffrey W. Fritz
  • Publication number: 20240285005
    Abstract: An apparatus for executing a method of manufacturing multi-piece closed-back isolation garments (10) includes machinery for creating discrete torso web pieces (12) from a continuous torso web, combining the discrete torso pieces with a continuous shoulder web (14) having neck openings (444) therein, and cutting the combined torso and shoulder web structure to form the isolation garments. The isolation garments may be used as protection from potentially hazardous or unclean materials in a variety of different environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Robert E. Andrews, Samuel E. Darcy, Scott A. Roehrborn, Jeffrey W. Fritz
  • Publication number: 20240285012
    Abstract: An apparatus for executing a method of manufacturing multi-piece closed-back isolation garments (410) includes machinery for creating discrete torso web pieces (412) from a continuous torso web, combining the discrete torso pieces with a continuous shoulder web (414) having neck openings (444) therein, and cutting the combined torso and shoulder web structure to form the isolation garments. The isolation garments may be used as protection from potentially hazardous or unclean materials in a variety of different environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Robert E. Andrews, Samuel E. Darcy, Scott A. Roehrborn, Jeffrey W. Fritz, Mark E. Justice, Samuel Griffin
  • Publication number: 20240268500
    Abstract: An apparatus for executing a method of manufacturing multi-piece open-back isolation garments (10) includes machinery for creating discrete torso web pieces (12) from a continuous torso web, combining the discrete torso pieces with a continuous shoulder web (14), and cutting the combined torso and shoulder web structure to form the isolation garments. The isolation garments may be used as protection from potentially hazardous or unclean materials in a variety of different environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Robert E. Andrews, Samuel E. Darcy, Scott A. Roehrborn, Jeffrey W. Fritz
  • Publication number: 20240251890
    Abstract: An apparatus for executing a method of manufacturing multi-piece open-back isolation garments (10) includes machinery for creating discrete torso web pieces (12) from a continuous torso web (14), combining the discrete torso pieces with a continuous shoulder web having neck openings (37) therein, and cutting the combined torso and shoulder web structure to form the isolation garments. The isolation garments may be used as protection from potentially hazardous or unclean materials in a variety of different environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Robert E. Andrews, Samuel E. Darcy, Scott A. Roehrborn, Jeffrey W. Fritz
  • Publication number: 20240245152
    Abstract: A medical gown (100) and method of donning are disclosed herein. The medical gown may comprise a top portion (110), a bottom portion (112), a first tie (134), a second tie (136), and a cover patch (120). The top portion may include arms (140) and a neck opening (152). The bottom portion may include a front bottom side (128), a first rear flap (130), a second rear flap (132), and the first tie integrally formed with the first rear flap. The first and second rear flaps may extend from opposite edges of the front bottom side. The cover patch may be configured to at least partially couple the top portion and the bottom portion together. The second tie may be coupled between the cover patch and the bottom portion. The medical gown may provide easy donning and doffing as well as be optimally configured for manufacturing using automation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Edward JUSTICE, Sam GRIFFIN, Todd Max CUPP, William Todd KLEMPNAUER, Christopher Joseph SCHULZE, Ethan Edward VALENTINE, Robert E. ANDREWS, Samuel E. DARCY, Scott A. ROEHRBORN, Jeffrey W. FRITZ
  • Patent number: D1030232
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: DePre, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Edward Justice, Sam Griffin, Todd Max Cupp, William Todd Klempnauer, Christopher Joseph Schulze, Ethan Edward Valentine, Robert E. Andrews, Samuel E. Darcy, Scott A. Roehrborn, Jeffrey W. Fritz
  • Patent number: D1030233
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: DePre, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Edward Justice, Sam Griffin, Todd Max Cupp, William Todd Klempnauer, Christopher Joseph Schulze, Ethan Edward Valentine, Robert E. Andrews, Samuel E. Darcy, Scott A. Roehrborn, Jeffrey W. Fritz