Patents by Inventor Vance M. Hubbard
Vance M. Hubbard 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: 5704349Abstract: A clear plastic visor (16) is secured to a mask (12) which is removably attachable to the face of a wearer. The visor (16) is secured to the mask (12) at bond areas (48, 50) on opposite ends of the mask (12). The visor (16) is provided with a notched keyhole (20) to allow the visor (16) to conform to contours of the face of the wearer and to prevent creasing thereof. The visor (16) is generally positioned on the mask (12) so that approximately 1/3 of the visor's depth (D) covers the mask (12). A darkened strip (22) may be added to the top edge of the mask (12) to further reduce the likelihood of glare and reflections.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1994Date of Patent: January 6, 1998Assignee: Tecnol Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: Vance M. Hubbard, Welton K. Brunson
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Patent number: 5505694Abstract: The sight of a large I.V. needle makes one shiver with fright due to one's association of an I.V. needle with pain. An apparatus and method of anesthetizing the intended site for I.V. needle insertion is provided to reduce or eliminate the pain. In addition, apparatus and method may be used for diagnostic testing purposes to reduce the amount of pain associated with this procedure. The apparatus (10) comprises a storage chamber (12) containing an anesthetizing agent (22) and coupled to a seat member (14). The seat member (14) further holds a needle (16) in place and pierces the storage chamber (12). Alternate embodiments of the apparatus (10) include a seat member (46, 56) which allows the needle (52, 68) to penetrate the storage chamber (40, 62) just prior to use. The apparatus pierces the skin, injects the anesthetizing agent and induces a skin wheal at the intended I.V. site.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1993Date of Patent: April 9, 1996Assignee: TCNL Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Vance M. Hubbard, Welton K. Brunson, V. C. Saied
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Patent number: 5406943Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing an apparatus for shielding fluids from the eyes and face of an attendant. The apparatus and method utilize a plastic visor and face mask that are connected. The visor and face mask are secured to the head of the wearer by tie strips that are attached to the mask and visor so as to hold the shield near the wearer's face. The visor has cushioning strips attached to distribute the pressure of the visor over a large area of the wearer's forehead and has side extensions that protect the eyes from fluids propelled toward the wearer from a side angle relative to wearer's face.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 1993Date of Patent: April 18, 1995Assignee: TCNL Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Vance M. Hubbard, Welton K. Brunson
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Patent number: 5383450Abstract: A clear plastic visor (16) is secured to a mask (12) which is removably attachable to the face of a wearer. The visor (16) is secured to the mask (12) at bond areas (48, 50) on opposite ends of the mask (12). The visor (16) is provided with a notched keyhole (20) to allow the visor (16) to conform to contours of the face of the wearer and to prevent creasing thereof. The visor (16) is generally positioned on the mask (12) so that approximately 1/3 of the visor's depth (D) covers the mask (12). A darkened strip (22) may be added to the top edge of the mask (12) to further reduce the likelihood of glare and reflections.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1992Date of Patent: January 24, 1995Assignee: TCNL Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Vance M. Hubbard, Welton K. Brunson
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Patent number: 5231701Abstract: An improved head covering (10) comprising an elongated sheet (12) folded in half about a transverse axis (14) to form sides (16 and 18). An expandable crown portion (20) is adhered to the sides (16 and 18) along upper portions (15) and to itself along band (21). A tie strip (22) is attached to the sides (16 and 18) for securing the improved head covering (10) to the head of a wearer.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1992Date of Patent: August 3, 1993Assignee: Tecnol Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: Vance M. Hubbard, Welton K. Brunson
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Patent number: 5190521Abstract: The sight of a large I.V. needle makes one shiver with fright due to one's association of an I.V. needle with pain. An apparatus and method for anesthetizing the intended site for I.V. needle insertion is provided to reduce or eliminate the pain. The apparatus (10) comprises a storage chamber (12) containing an anesthetizing agent (22) and coupled to a seat member (14). The seat member (14) further holds a needle (16) in place and pierces the storage chamber (12). Alternate embodiments of the apparatus (10) include a seat member (46,56) which allows the needle (52,68) to penetrate the storage chamber (40,62) just prior to use. The apparatus pierces the skin, injects the anesthetizing agent and induces a skin wheal at the intended site.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 1990Date of Patent: March 2, 1993Assignee: Tecnol Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: Vance M. Hubbard, Welton K. Brunson, V. C. Saied
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Patent number: 5150703Abstract: A clear plastic visor (16) is secured to a mask (12) which is removably attachable to the face of a wearer. The visor (16) is secured to the mask (12) at bond areas (48, 50) on opposite ends of the mask (12). The visor (16) is provided with a notched keyhole (20) to allow the visor (16) to conform to contours of the face of the wearer and to prevent creasing thereof. The visor (16) is generally positioned on the mask (12) so that approximately 1/3 of the visor's depth (D) covers the mask (12). A darkened strip (22) may be added to the top edge of the mask (12) to further reduce the likelihood of glare and reflections.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1991Date of Patent: September 29, 1992Assignee: Tecnol Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: Vance M. Hubbard, Welton K. Brunson
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Patent number: 5109841Abstract: An ice pack is provided which comprises a waterproof envelope having a first and second side, and further having a sealable open end and a closed end. A strap is attached at one end to the waterproof envelope and has a centrally disposed longitudinal slit. A fastener is in turn attached to the free end of the strap, and is fastenable to an outer surface of the waterproof envelope.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 1990Date of Patent: May 5, 1992Assignee: Tecnol, Inc.Inventors: Vance M. Hubbard, Welton K. Brunson
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Patent number: 5020533Abstract: A clear plastic visor (16) is secured to a mask (12) which is removably attachable to the face of a wearer. The visor (16) is secured to the mask (12) at bond areas (48, 50) on opposite ends of the mask (12). The visor (16) is provided with a notched keyhole (20) to allow the visor (16) to conform to contours of the face of the wearer and to prevent creasing thereof. The visor (16) is generally positioned on the mask (12) so that approximately 1/3 of the visor's depth (D) covers the mask (12). A darkened strip (22) may be added to the top edge of the mask (12) to further reduce the likelihood of glare and reflections.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 1988Date of Patent: June 4, 1991Assignee: Tecnol, Inc.Inventors: Vance M. Hubbard, Welton K. Brunson
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Patent number: 5008961Abstract: An improved head covering (10) comprising an elongated sheet (12) folded in half about a transverse axis (14) to form sides (16 and 18). An expandable crown portion (20) is adhered to the sides (16 and 18) along upper portions (15) and to itself along band (21). A tie strip (22) is attached to the sides (16 and 18) for securing the improved head covering (10) to the head of a wearer.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1989Date of Patent: April 23, 1991Assignee: Tecnol, Inc.Inventors: Vance M. Hubbard, Welton K. Brunson
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Patent number: 4969457Abstract: A face mask (10) is provided for covering the mouth and nose of a wearer (14). The mask (10) prevents the passage of liquid from external to the mask to the face of the wearer (14). The mask (10) has four layers including a special low density polyethylene barrier (26). The barrier (26) prevents the passage of liquid in at least one direction while freely allowing the passage of gases in both directions.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1989Date of Patent: November 13, 1990Assignee: Tecnol, Inc.Inventors: Vance M. Hubbard, Welton K. Brunson, Darrell S. Caldwell
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Patent number: 4941470Abstract: A face mask (10) includes a layer (12) of meltblown polypropylene fabric having pleats (18-22) formed therein. An ear loop (14) and an ear loop (16) formed from lycra spandex are attached to the corners of the layer (12). Application of heat along seams (24) and (26) attach the ear loops (14) and (16) thereto in addition to securing the ends of the pleats (18-22). In this manner, internal fibers of the layer (12) are restrained from entering the surrounding environment.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 1988Date of Patent: July 17, 1990Assignee: Tecnol, Inc.Inventors: Vance M. Hubbard, Welton K. Brunson
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Patent number: 4920960Abstract: A face mask (10) is provided for covering the mouth and nose of a wearer (14). The mask (10) prevents the passage of liquid from external to the mask to the face of the wearer (14). The mask (10) has four layers including a special low density polyethylene barrier (26). The barrier (26) prevents the passage of liquid in at least one direction while freely allowing the passage of gases in both directions.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 1987Date of Patent: May 1, 1990Assignee: Tecnol, Inc.Inventors: Vance M. Hubbard, Welton K. Brunson, Darrell S. Caldwell
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Patent number: 4872599Abstract: Provided is a pouch (12) for maintaining hospital telemetry appartus secured to the patient. The pouch (12) includes an open-topped bag (18) formed from opposed flexible side walls (24, 26) joined at the side and bottom edges thereof, the top edges (30, 32) being open to form an opening for the insertion of the telemetry apparatus. A neck and chest strap (22, 20) are each connected to the bag at an extremity thereof, and hooking members (52, 54) are provided to secure the straps at the other extremities thereof to snugly secure the pouch to the patient. Each strap (20, 22) is laminate and includes on one side surface a non-apertured polyester material, and on the other side surface a brushed pile surface engageable with the hooking members (52, 54). The chest strap (20) further includes an elastic section (40) which allows expansion for breathing or stretching of a patient while yet holding the pouch secured to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1985Date of Patent: October 10, 1989Assignee: Tecnol, Inc.Inventors: Vance M. Hubbard, Welton K. Brunson
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Patent number: 4802473Abstract: A face mask (10) includes a layer (12) of Meltblown Polypropylene fabric having pleats (18-22) formed therein. An ear loop (14) and an ear loop (16) formed from lycra spandex are attached to the corners of the layer (12). Application of heat along seams (24) and (26) attach the ear loops (14) and (16) thereto in addition to securing the ends of the pleats (18-22). In this manner, internal fibers of the layer (12) are restrained from entering the surrounding environment.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1985Date of Patent: February 7, 1989Assignee: Tecnol, Inc.Inventors: Vance M. Hubbard, Welton K. Brunson
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Patent number: D327141Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1991Date of Patent: June 16, 1992Assignee: Tecnol Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: Vance M. Hubbard, Welton K. Brunson
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Patent number: D327329Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 1989Date of Patent: June 23, 1992Assignee: Tecnol Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: Vance M. Hubbard, Welton K. Brunson
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Patent number: D355485Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1993Date of Patent: February 14, 1995Assignee: TCNL Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Vance M. Hubbard, Welton K. Brunson
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Patent number: D355714Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 1993Date of Patent: February 21, 1995Assignee: TCNL Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Vance M. Hubbard, Welton K. Brunson
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Patent number: D355715Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 1993Date of Patent: February 21, 1995Assignee: TCNL Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Vance M. Hubbard, Welton K. Brunson