Patents by Inventor William Given

William Given 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).

  • Patent number: 11571324
    Abstract: An ostomy pouch includes an outer wall (12) having an inlet opening (24) and a filter (20), the outer wall defining an interior volume (14), an internal wall structure (16) disposed within the interior volume, a one-way valve (22) connected to the internal wall structure, and a path (18) formed by the internal wall structure, the path having an opening (28) at one end and the one-way valve at another end, wherein the filter is positioned within the path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Hollister Incorporated
    Inventors: William Givens, Adel M. Sadik
  • Publication number: 20070068105
    Abstract: A concrete form adapted to remain in place after associated concrete that has been poured into the concrete form has cured generally includes a first concrete panel, a second concrete panel and a tie rod. The second concrete panel is spaced from the first concrete panel to define a volume between the first panel and the second panel. The tie rod attaches to the first and second panels. The tie rod limits the movement of the first panel with respect to the second panel when associated concrete is poured into the volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2005
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventor: William Given
  • Publication number: 20060125167
    Abstract: A pin clamp assembly having a housing, locating pin, at least one finger, a drive rod and an actuator is provided. At least a portion of the locating pin may be extendable exterior of the housing. The finger is located adjacent the locating pin and movable relative thereto. The drive rod is movable and is engagable with the finger to move the finger between clamped and unclamped positions. The actuator drives the locating pin and the drive rod. Movement of the locating pin and drive rod is linear only and no rotational movement of the locating pin and drive rod is employed to move the finger between clamped and unclamped positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Kenneth Steele, Bruce McIntosh, Steven Moilanen, William Davenport, William Givens, Parag Patwardhan
  • Publication number: 20050239549
    Abstract: A1 multi-media enhancement for fantasy league operations. The present invention provides a multi-media enhancement for fantasy league operations such as the draft proceedings. A multi-media viewer displays audio, video and other information that relate to selected players as well as other related information or entertainment medium. The system can be used via DVD, CD as well as online or other network systems. It can be used as a stand alone fantasy draft system or to supplement other fantasy draft systems. Another enhancement may be used to allow team owners to download on-demand video and audio highlights to evaluate their players performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2004
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: Frank Salvatore, William Given
  • Publication number: 20050200086
    Abstract: A clamp having an adjustable tip assembly is provided. The adjustable tip assembly includes a finger, wedge and spreader. The finger is configured to engage the workpiece. The wedge is configured to engage the finger. The spreader is configured to engage the wedge, and applies a force against the wedge. The wedge, in turn, applies a force against the finger to hold the finger while engaging the workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Moilanen, Bruce McIntosh, Williams Givens, William Davenport
  • Publication number: 20050199521
    Abstract: A tear open package for a catheter having an insertion end and a funnel end includes a pair of thin elongated sheets of gas impermeable material joined about their edges by a perimeter heat seal. The elongated sheets of material form a catheter-receiving cavity in which the catheter insertion end is near one end of the cavity and the funnel end is near the other end of the cavity. The perimeter heat seal includes at least an insertion end heat seal, a funnel end heat seal, and a pair of side heat seals which extend along each side of the package from the insertion end heat seal to the funnel end heat seal. The elongated sheets of material each include a tear line extending at least from one side of the package toward the other side of the package through at least one of the side heat seals. The tear lines extend between the catheter insertion end and the insertion end heat seal for opening at least the insertion end of the package by controlled tearing for removal and use of the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Applicant: HOLLISTER INCORPORATED
    Inventor: William Givens
  • Publication number: 20050151386
    Abstract: A linear slide gripper assembly is provided having a linear slide assembly coupled to a gripper assembly. The linear slide assembly has extension and retraction ports in fluid communication with a fluid source to move the gripper assembly between extended and retracted positions. The gripper assembly is in fluid communication with the linear slide assembly to selectively actuate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Bruce McIntosh, Kenneth Steele, William Givens, William Davenport