Patents by Inventor Thomas P. O'Connor
Thomas P. O'Connor 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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Publication number: 20200024036Abstract: A reclosable bag with front and rear walls defining a top opening between them is closable with a fold-over hood on one of the walls. The walls are made of a flexible material that may be folded downward from the top opening in a series of one or more folds. The hood extends along an upper portion of the wall near, but spaced apart from, the top opening. The fold-over hood is effective for folding over and retaining the upper portions of the front and rear walls after they have been folded downward from the top opening in a series of one or more folds until they reach the hood.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: The New KCL CorporationInventors: Mark E. Branson, Thomas P. O'Connor, Robert C. Stolmeier
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Patent number: 7506487Abstract: A bag is has an opening defined by a pair of walls and a pair of gussets. The walls are joined by the gussets. The bag has two slits. Each of the two slits is formed adjacent a wall and a gusset. Each of the two slits is adjacent the opening. A zipper comprises a pair of interlocking sections. The zipper is inserted through the slits. The interlocking sections are secured to at least a portion of each of the walls.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2005Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Zip Pack IP AGInventors: Claude Alan Eads, Rainer M. Garger, Thomas P. O'Connor
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Patent number: 6458528Abstract: Methods for determining whether a feline is infected with feline immunodeficiency virus (“FIV”). The methods involve the use of an antibody-binding composition that includes two enhanced polypeptides, one containing an immunogenic fragment of the FIV gag precursor p55 and the other containing an immunogenic fragment of the FIV env precursor gp130. Also featured are devices for practicing these methods.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1998Date of Patent: October 1, 2002Assignee: Idexx Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Randall G. Groat, Thomas P. O'Connor, Brion Mermer
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Publication number: 20020095027Abstract: A purified polypeptide having an epitope of an antigenic polypeptide of FIV.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2001Publication date: July 18, 2002Inventors: Philip R. Andersen, Thomas P. O'Connor, Quentin J. Tonelli
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Patent number: 6383765Abstract: An isolated envelope polypeptide of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) that reacts specifically with a gp-130 envelope specific monoclonal antibody. Immunoassays using such isolated polypeptides are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1997Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Idexx CorporationInventors: Philip R. Andersen, Thomas P. O'Connor, Quentin J. Tonelli
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Patent number: 6257763Abstract: A plastic film bag includes a reclosable closure which is opened and closed by a slider. The bag includes a tamper evident sheet closing off the bag mouth. Alternatively the tamper evident means consists of a hood which encloses the slider and reclosable closure.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1998Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Assignee: Huntsman KCL CorporationInventors: Robert C. Stolmeier, Ronald G. Thieman, James W. Burke, Thomas P. O'Connor
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Patent number: 6178602Abstract: A slider zipper reclosable fastener wherein the zipper includes fastener strips and closure elements on the fastener strips which are extruded integrally. The closure elements are arranged at particular angles by extrusion opening angles in order to increase burst strength. Ridges on the fastener strips and shoulders on the slider hold the slider on the zipper.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Assignee: Huntsman KCL CorporationInventors: James W. Burke, Thomas P. O'Connor
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Patent number: 5956815Abstract: A slider zipper reclosable fastener wherein the zipper includes fastener strips and closure elements on the fastener strips which are extruede integrally. The closure elements are arranged at particulare angles by extrusion opeining angles in order to increase burst strength. Ridges on the fastener strips and shoulders on the slider hold the slider on the zipper.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1997Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: KCL CorporationInventors: Thomas P. O'Connor, James W. Burke
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Patent number: 5950285Abstract: In a thermoplastic bag having a reclosable fastener extending along the mouth of the bag and a slider straddling the fastener for opening and closing the fastener, the fastener including two opposing interlocking profiles along the side walls of the bag, the slider adapted to maintain straddling relation with the fastener, an improved endstop means proximate to at least one end of the reclosable fastener, the endstop means being formed from the material of the profiles and rising vertically from the fastener to a height adequate to engage the slider and prevent movement of the slider past the end of the bag. A rail extends along the length of at least one of the profiles on the outside thereof, the rail extending to a point sufficient to permit the slider to cooperate with the rail to maintain straddling relation with the fastener when the slider reaches the endstop. Docking means and methods of making endstop means and docking means are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 1997Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: S. C. Johnson Home Storage Inc.Inventors: Jose Porchia, Brian C. Dais, Kenneth A. Toney, Judi R. Welsh, Thomas P. O'Connor, James W. Burke
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Patent number: 5873969Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing recloseable plastic bags with engageable mating profiles where the bags are provided open for the consumer. The profiles are initially provided in the fully engaged condition within an elongate, longitudinally cut tube. The profiles are then periodically fused, tacked, or attached together at the approximate locations where the tube is to be cut into bags. Upon tacking, the profiles are pulled apart by frictionally engaging an area on the outside of the film, near the profiles, and between the tacks. The film is then forced away from the profiles, which at least partially pulls one profile from the other. Thereafter, the tube may be cut and sealed into bags as would otherwise normally occur.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 1997Date of Patent: February 23, 1999Assignee: KCL CorporationInventors: David Keith, Thomas P. O'Connor
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Patent number: 5871281Abstract: A plastic bag closer slider has a separator normally resting in notches in the tops of slider track strips, when the slider is at a bag-closed stop. As the slider is moved in the bag-opening direction, the separator is cammed downward by ends of the notches to disengage interlocking profile features and open the tag. In another embodiment, notches are omitted. The separator is manufactured with a normally down position but is resiliently biased upward when the bag is closed. As the slider is moved in the bag-opening direction, the pointed end of the separator wedge descends between the strips to open the bag. When the slider is moved in the bag-closing direction, the separator is cammed upward by the drag of the strip tops and the tapering walls of the slider squeeze interlocking profile features together, closing the bag.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1996Date of Patent: February 16, 1999Assignee: KCL CorporationInventors: Robert C. Stolmeier, Thomas P. O'Connor
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Patent number: 5656732Abstract: Purified polypeptides of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) are disclosed. The polypeptides of the invention include p10, p15, p26, gp40, gp100 and gp130.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1994Date of Patent: August 12, 1997Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Philip R. Andersen, Thomas P. O'Connor, Quentin J. Tonelli
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Patent number: 5627026Abstract: A method for detecting the presence of antibody to FIV in a biological sample. The method includes the steps of providing a first antigen having a first epitope recognized by the antibody, the first antigen being detectable; contacting the first antigen with the sample under conditions under which the antibody can bind to the first antigen to form an immune complex; and detecting the immune complex. An ELISA test for FIV, using purified FIV antigen, is also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 1994Date of Patent: May 6, 1997Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Thomas P. O'Connor, Quentin J. Tonelli
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Patent number: 5219725Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies specific for an epitope of an FIV-encoded antigen.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 1989Date of Patent: June 15, 1993Assignee: Idexx Laboratories IncorporatedInventors: Thomas P. O'Connor, Quentin J. Tonelli
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Patent number: 5177014Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies specific for an epitope of an FIV-encoded antigen.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 1989Date of Patent: January 5, 1993Assignee: Idexx Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Thomas P. O'Connor, Quentin J. Tonelli, Philip R. Andersen
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Patent number: D544565Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2006Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Inventors: Wayne E. Campbell, Thomas P. O'Connor
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Patent number: D585603Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2008Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Inventors: Thomas P. O'Connor, Emeline P. O'Connor
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Patent number: D716962Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: V2 Fitness LLCInventors: Victor P. Viner, Thomas P. O'Connor, Lisa Y. Lehman