John S Kent

US Patent:

6394126, May 28, 2002

Filed:

Jul 23, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/911220

Inventors:

Dan Lohde - Aliso Viejo CA
John Larry Kent - Moreno Valley CA
Alan Dawn - Murrieta CA

Assignee:

The Toro Company - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

F16K 4300

US Classification:

13731501, 13731503

Abstract:

An irrigation valve comprises a valve housing made from a valve body joined to a valve bonnet by a plurality of attachment screws. The valve body and valve bonnet have an alignment rib received in an alignment notch when the body and bonnet are joined together such that the holes that receive the attachment screws are automatically aligned with one another. The attachment screws have a smooth portion adjacent a threaded portion such that the smooth portion when visible signals to the user that the attachment screws are clear of the valve body but are still captured in the valve bonnet. The valve includes a solenoid that may be remotely actuated to open the valve. An L-shaped actuator arm is also operatively connected to the solenoid for manually opening the valve with the upper portion of the actuator arm being closer to the user than in previous valves and thus easier to grip and turn. Finally, a metering pin in the valve has a flexible mounting which permits side-to-side motion in a metering hole in the valve member to allow the valve to be self cleaning.

US Patent:

6394413, May 28, 2002

Filed:

Jul 23, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/911210

Inventors:

Dan Lohde - Aliso Viejo CA
John Larry Kent - Moreno Valley CA
Alan Dawn - Murrieta CA

Assignee:

The Toro Company - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

F16K 3102

US Classification:

25112903, 251 3002

Abstract:

An irrigation valve comprises a valve housing made from a valve body joined to a valve bonnet by a plurality of attachment screws. The valve body and valve bonnet have an alignment rib received in an alignment notch when the body and bonnet are joined together such that the holes that receive the attachment screws are automatically aligned with one another. The attachment screws have a smooth portion adjacent a threaded portion such that the smooth portion when visible signals to the user that the attachment screws are clear of the valve body but are still captured in the valve bonnet. The valve includes a solenoid that may be remotely actuated to open the valve. An L-shaped actuator arm is also operatively connected to the solenoid for manually opening the valve with the upper portion of the actuator arm being closer to the user than in previous valves and thus easier to grip and turn. Finally, a metering pin in the valve has a flexible mounting which permits side-to-side motion in a metering hole in the valve member to allow the valve to be self cleaning.

US Patent:

6450994, Sep 17, 2002

Filed:

Mar 15, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/526052

Inventors:

James V. C. Boyles - San Diego CA
John S. Kent - Newport Coast CA

Assignee:

Allergan, Inc. - Irvine CA

International Classification:

A61M 3500

US Classification:

604294, 604295, 604298, 604300, 222420, 222494, 428 352, 428 354, 428214

Abstract:

Apparatus for multi-dose delivery of preservative-free pharmaceuticals includes a film laminate flexible container for holding and maintaining a sterile drug formulation. A nozzle disposed within the container and in fluid communication therewith provides for dropwise dispensing of the formulation from the flexible container. The nozzle includes an interface established by inner and outer portions of the nozzle which is normally sealed. The nozzle out of portion is sufficiently flexible to enable expansion thereof and passage of the dry formulation therethrough by a piston which withdraws selected volumes of the formulation from the container.

US Patent:

6455062, Sep 24, 2002

Filed:

Aug 21, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/935360

Inventors:

Orest Olejnik - Coto De Caza CA
Patrick M. Hughes - Aliso Viejo CA
John S. Kent - Newport Beach CA

Assignee:

Allergan, Inc. - Irvine CA

International Classification:

A61F 200

US Classification:

424423, 424422, 424426

Abstract:

An implant device is provided which incorporates a retinoid for improving the biocompatibility of the device in tissue. The device may be bioerodible for the purpose of systemically or locally releasing a therapeutic agent in tissue or it may be a permanent implant which includes a surface treated with a retinoid for increasing the biocompatibility thereof.

US Patent:

6537568, Mar 25, 2003

Filed:

Oct 17, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/982219

Inventors:

Orest Olejnik - Coto De Caza CA
Patrick M. Hughes - Aliso Viejo CA
John S. Kent - Newport Beach CA

Assignee:

Allergan, Inc. - Irvine CA

International Classification:

A61F 202

US Classification:

424423, 6048901, 514725

Abstract:

An implant device is provided which incorporates a retinoid for improving the biocompatibility of the device in tissue. The device may be bioerodible for the purpose of systemically or locally releasing a therapeutic agent in tissue or it may be a permanent implant which includes a surface treated with a retinoid for increasing the biocompatibility thereof.

US Patent:

6557580, May 6, 2003

Filed:

Apr 2, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/115151

Inventors:

Dan Lohde - Aliso Viejo CA
John Larry Kent - Moreno Valley CA
Alan Dawn - Murrieta CA

Assignee:

The Toro Company - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

B23P 1902

US Classification:

13731501, 13731503, 411 8, 411424, 411411, 292131

Abstract:

An irrigation valve comprises a valve housing made from a valve body joined to a valve bonnet by a plurality of attachment screws. The valve body and valve bonnet have an alignment rib received in an alignment notch when the body and bonnet are joined together such that the holes that receive the attachment screws are automatically aligned with one another. The attachment screws have a smooth portion adjacent a threaded portion such that the smooth portion when visible signals to the user that the attachment screws are clear of the valve body but are still captured in the valve bonnet. The valve includes a solenoid that may be remotely actuated to open the valve. An L-shaped actuator arm is also operatively connected to the solenoid for manually opening the valve with the upper portion of the actuator arm being closer to the user than in previous valves and thus easier to grip and turn. Finally, a metering pin in the valve has a flexible mounting which permits side-to-side motion in a metering hole in the valve member to allow the valve to be self cleaning.

US Patent:

6743437, Jun 1, 2004

Filed:

Mar 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/396179

Inventors:

Orest Olejnik - Cato De Caza CA
Patrick M. Hughes - Aliso Viejo CA
John S. Kent - Newport Beach CA

Assignee:

Allergan, Inc. - Irvine CA

International Classification:

A61F 200

US Classification:

424423, 424422, 424424, 424426, 514725, 514953, 6048901

Abstract:

An implant device is provided which incorporates a retinoid for improving the biocompatibility of the device in tissue. The device may be bioerodible for the purpose of systemically or locally releasing a therapeutic agent in tissue or it may be a permanent implant which includes a surface treated with a retinoid for increasing the biocompatibility thereof.

US Patent:

7179482, Feb 20, 2007

Filed:

May 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/853401

Inventors:

Orest Olejnik - Cato de Caza CA, US
Patrick M. Hughes - Aliso Viejo CA, US
John S. Kent - Newport Beach CA, US

Assignee:

Allergan, Inc. - Irvine CA

International Classification:

A61F 2/02
A61F 2/14
A61F 2/28

US Classification:

424423, 424427, 523115

Abstract:

An implant device is provided which incorporates a retinoid for improving the biocompatibility of the device in tissue. The device may be bioerodible for the purpose of systemically or locally releasing a therapeutic agent in tissue or it may be a permanent implant which includes a surface treated with a retinoid for increasing the biocompatibility thereof.