Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Laughlin

Thomas J. Laughlin 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).

  • Stable sulfide compositions uses and process for preparation thereof
    Patent number: 5770583
    Abstract: A stable sulfide containing composition is disclosed, including a process for preparation thereof and a method for using the composition to soften nails or to treat ingrown toenail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Haslwanter, Gerald R. Dever, Thomas J. Laughlin
  • Foot and shoe deodorizer
    Patent number: 5732485
    Abstract: A deodorizer for masking foot and shoe odors through controlled release of fragrance is claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: Schering-Plough Healthcare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Laughlin, Gerald R. Dever, William S. Rogers
  • Method for treating onychomycosis
    Patent number: 5464610
    Abstract: A method for treating onychomycosis without drilling a hole in a nail plate or without daily scraping of the nail, comprising topically administering to the afflicted nail of a mammali) a medicated device comprising salicylic acid or a salt, ester or mixture thereof in a plaster preparation, wherein said plaster preparation is attached to a carrier and the salicylic acid is present in the plaster preparation in an amount ranging from about 10 to about 80 percent (%) by weight of the plaster preparation; orii) a liquid preparation comprising salicylic acid or a salt, ester or mixture thereof in a film-forming liquid vehicle, and the salicylic acid is present in the liquid preparation in an amount ranging from about 6 to about 35% by weight of the liquid preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1995
    Assignee: Schering-Plough Healthcare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse C. Hayes, Jr., Gerald R. Dever, Thomas J. Laughlin, Charles F. Schroer, Jr., Gary C. Wildman
  • Foot and shoe deodorizer patch
    Patent number: 5399404
    Abstract: A patch for masking foot and shoe odors through controlled release of fragrance is claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1995
    Assignee: Schering-Plough Healthcare Products
    Inventors: Thomas J. Laughlin, Gerald R. Dever
  • Method of producing zero-order controlled-released devices
    Patent number: 5085866
    Abstract: An improved method of producing a reservoir device having a rate-controlling membrane and zero-order (constant) release of an agent is provided. A core is sprayed with a solution having a polymer and a solvent, the solvent having a first component which is a rapidly evaporating, low-boiling-point first solvent and a slowly evaporating, high-boiling-point second solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1992
    Assignee: Southern Research Institute
    Inventors: Donald R. Cowsar, Richard L. Dunn, Thomas J. Laughlin
  • Method and apparatus for peeling crustaceans
    Patent number: 4912810
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for mechanically removing the meat from a crustacean is provided, which include the steps of loading the tail of the crustacean onto guide means, extending the tail so that it assumes a substantially horizontal position, piercing the tail with the tip of a nozzle connected to a source of pressurized fluid, separating the head and abdominal portions of the crustacean from the tail, and expelling the meat from the tail by means of the pressurized fluid from the nozzle tip impinging on the meat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1990
    Assignee: Duzitall Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas J. Laughlin, Donald R. Cowsar
  • Corn pad
    Patent number: D399965
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Laughlin, Ronald M. Feret