Patents by Inventor Thorkild Andersen

Thorkild Andersen 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).

  • Publication number: 20080029408
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container, an insert and a contact lens for avoiding contamination and infection of the eye. The invention is characterised in that the container, the insert and the contact lens are made of a mouldable material, which material comprising a predetermined concentration of silver nano particles and/or titanium oxide photocatalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventor: Thorkild Andersen
  • Publication number: 20050199654
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tube for application for a container with a built-in pump, in which the tube possesses an internal cross section of an inside for flow of a liquid, an external cross section of the tube, which is larger than the internal cross section, a first end with a first opening for intake of the liquid, and where the first end encompasses fastening means for fastening of the tube on the container and another end with an opening part encompassing another opening for discharge of the liquid. The other end additionally encompasses a barrier part, where the barrier part edges towards the opening parts, so that it blocks for the other opening. At least the barrier part of the opening part is made from an elastic material, so that the liquid can be pressed out through the other mentioned opening passing the barrier part after a deformation of at least the barrier part or the opening part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Applicant: DISOP NORDIC HOLDING APS
    Inventor: Thorkild Andersen
  • Patent number: 5993755
    Abstract: A disinfection system and method for contact lenses that ensures that a disinfection liquid maintains its strength until the moment it is used. The system includes a lens case specially adapted to receive a prepackaged disposable container of disinfection liquid, the opening of which is provided with a tear-off seal to be removed immediately before use. The disposable container contains an amount of disinfection liquid suitable for one disinfection procedure for a set of contact lenses. The use of the disposable container system obviates bacterial growth in the container of the lens case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Inventor: Thorkild Andersen