Patents by Inventor Theodore A. Winker

Theodore A. Winker 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).

  • Diaphragm seal for use in a medicinal aerosol
    Patent number: 8602271
    Abstract: The invention comprises a device for delivering an aerosol comprising a diaphragm comprising a first layer with a compression set of 30% or more and a second layer with a compression set of 20% or less. The invention also comprises a device for delivering an aerosol comprising a diaphragm comprising a first layer comprised of an uncrosslinked thermoplastic elastomer and a second layer comprised of a crosslinked rubber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Theodore A. Winker, Todd D. Alband
  • Elastomer Seals for Use in Medicinal Aerosol Devices
    Publication number: 20080023000
    Abstract: A medicinal aerosol device comprising a medicinal composition within a container equipped with a valve wherein the device comprises at least one sealing member comprising a crosslinked perfluorinated elastomer. A valve for use in a medicinal aerosol device comprising a sealing member comprising a crosslinked perfluorinated elastomer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Percy Fenn, Theodore Winker, Eric Adair
  • Diaphragm seal for use in a medicinal aerosol
    Publication number: 20050077388
    Abstract: The invention comprises a device for delivering an aerosol comprising a diaphragm comprising a first layer with a compression set of 30% or more and a second layer with a compression set of 20% or less. The invention also comprises a device for delivering an aerosol comprising a diaphragm comprising a first layer comprised of an uncrosslinked thermoplastic elastomer and a second layer comprised of a crosslinked rubber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventors: Theodore Winker, Todd Alband