Patents by Inventor William J. Dougherty

William J. Dougherty 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: 7615092
    Abstract: A filtering apparatus may comprise a base material folded in a folded state. A filter may be attached to the base material. In addition, the filtering apparatus may comprise a perforation. The perforation may be configured to define a portion of the base material configured to be removed from the base material. The base material may be configured to be transformable to an unfolded state when the portion of the base material is removed along the perforation. An adhesive may be attached to the base material. The adhesive may be configured to adhere the filtering apparatus around at least one orifice of a subject when the base material is in the unfolded state. In addition, the filter may be doped with medication or other substances depending upon an intended application. The filtering apparatus may also contain a tactile area to assist the subject in using the filtering apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventor: William J. Dougherty
  • Publication number: 20080086996
    Abstract: A filtering apparatus may comprise a base material folded in a folded state. A filter may be attached to the base material. In addition, the filtering apparatus may comprise a perforation. The perforation may be configured to define a portion of the base material configured to be removed from the base material. The base material may be configured to be transformable to an unfolded state when the portion of the base material is removed along the perforation. An adhesive may be attached to the base material. The adhesive may be configured to adhere the filtering apparatus around at least one orifice of a subject when the base material is in the unfolded state. In addition, the filter may be doped with medication or other substances depending upon an intended application. The filtering apparatus may also contain a tactile area to assist the subject in using the filtering apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: William J. Dougherty