Patents by Inventor Scott A. Tufts

Scott A. Tufts 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: 6991394
    Abstract: Liquid applicators having a flexible elongated hollow body are provided. More specifically, provided are hand-held liquid applications having a flexible elongated hollow body within which at least two liquid-filled, glass ampoules are received, and a mechanism for fracturing the ampoules to release the liquid for dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Medi-Flex, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Tufts, Manual Guzman, Jesus Flores
  • Patent number: 6991393
    Abstract: A method of making a liquid applicator having a flexible hollow body within which a liquid-filled, frangible ampoule is received. The liquid applicator also has a porous element containing colorant positioned such that when the ampoule is fractured, the liquid flows through the porous element containing colorant. Colorant is transferred to the liquid as it flows through the porous element. The resulting colored solution may be applied to a desired surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Medi-Flex, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Tufts, Jesus Flores, Manuel Guzman
  • Publication number: 20040179889
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to liquid applicators and a method of coloring a liquid. More specifically, the present invention relates to a liquid applicator having a flexible hollow body within which a liquid-filled, glass ampoule is received. The liquid applicator also has porous element containing colorant positioned such that when the ampoule is fractured, the liquid flows through the porous element containing colorant. Colorant is transferred to the liquid as it flows through the porous element. The resulting colored solution may be applied to the desired surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: Medi-Flex Hospital Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Tufts, Jesus Flores, Manuel Guzman
  • Publication number: 20040179888
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to liquid applicators. More specifically, the present invention relates to a hand-held liquid applicator having a flexible elongated hollow body within which at least two liquid-filled, glass ampoules are received, and a mechanism for fracturing the ampoules to release the liquid for dispensing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventors: Scott A. Tufts, Manual Guzman, Jesus Flores
  • Patent number: 6729786
    Abstract: Applicators and a method of coloring a liquid. More specifically, the present invention relates to a liquid applicator having a flexible hollow body within which a liquid-filled, glass ampoule is received. The liquid applicator also has porous element containing colorant positioned such that when the ampoule is fractured, the liquid flows through the porous element containing colorant. Colorant is transferred to the liquid as it flows through the porous element. The resulting colored solution may be applied to the desired surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Mediflex Hospital Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Tufts, Jesus Flores, Manuel Guzman
  • Patent number: 6536975
    Abstract: A liquid applicator for applying a desired liquid to a surface includes an elongated closed ampule formed of a frangible material containing the desired liquid; a flexible elongated hollow body having axially opposed open and closed ends and presenting a central longitudinal axis, the body defining an internal chamber which is adapted to receive the ampule; and a porous element sealed to the body and closing off the open end thereof so that liquid flows through the element when the ampule is fractured. The body includes a pair of diametrically opposed wings projecting therefrom which form gripping members that are spaced from the body and supported for pivoting movement relative thereto. The body also may include structure for fracturing the ampule, the structure being interposed between the body and the gripping members. Upon squeezing the gripping members toward one another, the structure flexes the body inwardly to exert a fracturing force against the ampule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Mediflex Hospital Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott A. Tufts