Patents by Inventor Theodore Foley
Theodore Foley 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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Patent number: 8366695Abstract: An adapter is disclosed for an ostomy coupling. The adapter provides a floatable coupling characteristic to an ostomy body fitment that has a non-floatable coupling part. The adapter comprises a first coupling part for attaching to the non-floating coupling part of the body fitment, a second coupling part for releasably attaching to an ostomy appliance, and a flexible collar between the first and second coupling parts. The flexible collar permits the second coupling part to be displaced away from the first coupling part, thereby creating a space for an ostomate to manually brace the second coupling part against an attachment force when an appliance is fitted.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2008Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: ConvaTec Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Theodore Foley, Kenneth Johnsen, Gary Oberholtzer, Nino Pionati
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Publication number: 20110071485Abstract: An adapter is disclosed for an ostomy coupling. The adapter provides a floatable coupling characteristic to an ostomy body fitment that has a non-floatable coupling part. The adapter comprises a first coupling part for attaching to the non-floating coupling part of the body fitment, a second coupling part for releasably attaching to an ostomy appliance, and a flexible collar between the first and second coupling parts. The flexible collar permits the second coupling part to be displaced away from the first coupling part, thereby creating a space for an ostomate to manually brace the second coupling part against an attachment force when an appliance is fitted.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2008Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: ConvaTec Technologies Inc.Inventors: Theodore Foley, Kenneth Johnsen, Gary Oberholtzer, Nino Pionati
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Patent number: 6644830Abstract: A high output lamp softener includes a base and at least one diffuser extending from the base toward an interior of the base and defining a surface configured to encircle a portion of a circumference of a high output lamp.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2001Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Randy Kent Lewis, William Theodore Foley, III
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Publication number: 20030103355Abstract: A high output lamp softener includes a base and at least one diffuser extending from the base toward an interior of the base and defining a surface configured to encircle a portion of a circumference of a high output lamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2001Publication date: June 5, 2003Inventors: Randy Kent Lewis, William Theodore Foley
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Patent number: 6353147Abstract: Vaginal epithelium drying is substantially reduced or prevented by reducing the capillary suction pressure of a tampon in early use. This is accomplished by modifying the capillary suction pressure of the surface of the tampon by using hydrophobic components in the tampon, such as hydrophobic fibers and/or hydrophobic cover material. Other means of obtaining a lower capillary suction pressure include increasing the denier of the fibers in the tampon's absorbent core and/or decreasing the density of the tampon.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1997Date of Patent: March 5, 2002Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Theodore A. Foley, Linda M. Pierson, Harry L. Pine, Ronald P. Schreck, Richard A. Schroeder
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Patent number: 5817077Abstract: Vaginal epithelium drying is substantially reduced or prevented by reducing the capillary suction pressure of a tampon in early use. This is accomplished by modifying the capillary suction pressure of the surface of the tampon by using hydrophobic components in the tampon, such as hydrophobic fibers and/or hydrophobic cover material. Other means of obtaining a lower capillary suction pressure include increasing the denier of the fibers in the tampon's absorbent core and/or decreasing the density of the tampon.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1997Date of Patent: October 6, 1998Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Theodore A. Foley, Linda M. Pierson, Harry L. Pine, Ronald P. Schreck
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Patent number: 5545155Abstract: An absorbent article is provided which is capable of rapidly absorbing gushes of menstrual fluid, comprising an upper plate and a lower plate which are spaced apart from each other, and wherein a plurality of openings extend through the upper plate. The openings are large enough to allow easy passage of the fluid to the interior of the article and the plates are spaced apart to allow each flow of the fluid in the x-y plane.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1994Date of Patent: August 13, 1996Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Tong-Ho Hseih, Theodore A. Foley, Anthony N. Marascio
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Patent number: 4448548Abstract: An improved steam sterilization indicator is provided. The indicator includes a fusible material, in tablet form, deposited in an embossment in one end of a thin aluminum backing. A wicking strip is attached to the backing with one end of the strip being in close proximity to the fusible tablet. A clear plastic material covers the tablet and the strip and is adhered to the backing. The melting point of the fusible tablet is depressed in the presence of saturated steam. Upon melt, the material in the tablet is absorbed by the wicking strip, producing a color front to provide an indication of the integration of time and temperature in the presence of steam. Various amounts of a binder are used in the tablet to provide a device which may be adjusted to reflect the thermal death curves of various types of microorganisms. The cover and the wick are bonded to the backing by an acrylic adhesive which also affects the rate of the indicator.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1979Date of Patent: May 15, 1984Assignee: PyMaH CorporationInventor: Theodore A. Foley
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Patent number: D466244Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2001Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: Cooper Technologies, Co.Inventors: Randy Kent Lewis, Wayne Anthony Calco, William Theodore Foley, III, Kenneth Paul Hitzeman, Joyce Kennedy Senn, Jonathon Bond Webb, Steven Skylar Swinford
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Patent number: RE34515Abstract: An improved steam sterilization indicator is provided. The indicator includes a fusible material in tablet form, deposited in an embossment in one end of a thin aluminum backing. A wicking strip is attached to the backing with one end of the strip being in close proximity to the fusible tablet. A clear plastic material covers the tablet and the strip and is adhered to the backing. The melting point of the fusible tablet is depressed in the presence of saturated steam. Upon melt, the material in the tablet is absorbed by the wicking strip, producing a color front to provide an indication of the integration of time and temperature in the presence of steam. Various amounts of a binder are used in the tablet to provide a device which may be adjusted to reflect the thermal death curves of various types of microorganisms. The cover and the wick are bonded to the backing by an acyclic adhesive which also affects the rate of the indicator.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 1991Date of Patent: January 18, 1994Assignee: PyMaH CorporationInventor: Theodore A. Foley