Patents by Inventor Robert Michael Meadows
Robert Michael Meadows 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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Publication number: 20240115825Abstract: An intubation assistance device facilitates insertion of an endotracheal tube or a guide wire into a patient's trachea without requiring a laryngoscope. The device includes a curved flexible tubular member that has a proximal portion having a proximal end, a distal portion having a distal end, and a curved portion between the proximal portion and the distal portion. A lumen extends from the proximal end of the tubular member and terminates in the curved portion of the tubular member. The lumen is sized and shaped so that an endotracheal tube and/or a guide wire is axially moveable through the lumen. A ramp is disposed at a distal end of the lumen, and is angled to facilitate insertion of the endotracheal tube and/or guide wire into the patient's trachea. The distal portion of the tubular member includes an esophageal protrusion that is configured to be inserted in the patient's esophagus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Robert Michael Meadows, Rocco Carl Conca, Uriah Shane Popp
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Patent number: 11638797Abstract: An intubation assistance device facilitates insertion of an endotracheal tube or a guide wire into a patient's trachea without requiring a laryngoscope. The device includes a curved flexible tubular member that has a proximal portion having a proximal end, a distal portion having a distal end, and a curved portion between the proximal portion and the distal portion. A lumen extends from the proximal end of the tubular member and terminates in the curved portion of the tubular member. The lumen is sized and shaped so that an endotracheal tube and/or a guide wire is axially moveable through the lumen. A ramp is disposed at a distal end of the lumen, and is angled to facilitate insertion of the endotracheal tube and/or guide wire into the patient's trachea. The distal portion of the tubular member includes an esophageal protrusion that is configured to be inserted in the patient's esophagus.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2020Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: AIRWAY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Robert Michael Meadows, Rocco Carl Conca, Uriah Shane Popp
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Publication number: 20200305761Abstract: A light-weight, portable mask connects to a portable capnography device for monitoring carbon dioxide in expiratory gas. The mask includes an enclosure that fits over the mouth and nose of a patient, and a single outlet to which an expiration lumen is attached. The expiration lumen is configured to attach to the portable capnography device. The expiration lumen and the capnography device are in a position that is parallel to the patient's face when the mask is in use. The portable capnography device is smaller than the mask. The mask may also include a one-way inhalation inlet vent that allows atmospheric air to enter the enclosure when the patient inhales. In this manner, an apparatus including the mask and the capnography device is used to monitor the breathing of a non-intubated patient, and is not configured to supply oxygen to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Jeffrey Allen Wittkopp, Robert Michael Meadows
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Publication number: 20200297958Abstract: An intubation assistance device facilitates insertion of an endotracheal tube or a guide wire into a patient's trachea without requiring a laryngoscope. The device includes a curved flexible tubular member that has a proximal portion having a proximal end, a distal portion having a distal end, and a curved portion between the proximal portion and the distal portion. A lumen extends from the proximal end of the tubular member and terminates in the curved portion of the tubular member. The lumen is sized and shaped so that an endotracheal tube and/or a guide wire is axially moveable through the lumen. A ramp is disposed at a distal end of the lumen, and is angled to facilitate insertion of the endotracheal tube and/or guide wire into the patient's trachea. The distal portion of the tubular member includes an esophageal protrusion that is configured to be inserted in the patient's esophagus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Robert Michael Meadows, Rocco Carl Conca, Uriah Shane Popp
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Patent number: 8257185Abstract: An Oldham coupler assembly capable of transferring rotary power between two shafts in a developer unit of an image forming apparatus that includes an input plate and an output plate made of metal and a star plate made in plastic mechanically coupled and positioned in between the input plate and the output plate. A spline component made of metal is rigidly and integrally attached to the input plate, the spline component including a tubular spline portion that includes a plurality of wear strips made of plastic, the output plate having a plastic material coated along a portion of an outside diameter of the output plate. The input and output plates further include a plurality of openings to receive a plurality of wheels and pins. This structure allows a sufficiently stiff drive system to substantially eliminate fine line jitter by raising the natural frequency of the drive system.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2009Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Lee Carter, Larry Steven Foster, Robert Michael Meadows, Harald Portig, David Erwin Rennick, Brian Reed Spencer
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Publication number: 20100292014Abstract: An Oldham coupler assembly capable of transferring rotary power between two shafts in a developer unit of an image forming apparatus that includes an input plate and an output plate made of metal and a star plate made in plastic mechanically coupled and positioned in between the input plate and the output plate. A spline component made of metal is rigidly and integrally attached to the input plate, the spline component including a tubular spline portion that includes a plurality of wear strips made of plastic, the output plate having a plastic material coated along a portion of an outside diameter of the output plate. The input and output plates further includes a plurality of openings to receive a plurality of wheels and pins. This structure allows a sufficiently stiff drive system to substantially eliminate fine line jitter by raising the natural frequency of the drive system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: Daniel Lee Carter, Larry Steven Foster, Robert Michael Meadows, Harald Portig, David Erwin Rennick, Brian Reed Spencer
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Publication number: 20080106028Abstract: The present application is directed to a pick tire for moving media sheets within an image forming device. The pick tire includes a base with an inner surface that faces towards a central opening and an outer surface that faces away. A plurality of teeth are formed on the outer surface and contact the media sheets. The plurality of teeth are integrally molded with the base. The molded construction provides for more economical manufacturing costs, better manufacturing consistency, and increased durability.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2006Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventors: Robert Michael Meadows, Niko Jay Murrell, Kevin Neil Berry
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Patent number: 7287922Abstract: A backup roller is formed by a member having a rotational axis and a circumferential region around which a plurality of teeth are arranged. Each tooth of the plurality of teeth has a tip end extending in a direction away from the rotational axis. When the backup roller is rotated the tip end of each of the plurality of teeth sequentially extends toward the rotational axis of a drive roller at an angle non-orthogonal to the rotational axis of the drive roller.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2005Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Andrew Buxton, Daniel Robert LaBar, Michael William Lawrence, Robert Michael Meadows
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Patent number: 7128391Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes a printhead carrier configured for movement along an X-axis. The printhead carrier includes a carrier housing having a first bearing pocket and a second bearing pocket. The first bearing pocket and the second bearing pocket are spaced apart along the X-axis. A Z-axis passes through a central region of the carrier housing. The Z-axis is substantially perpendicular to the X-axis. A first bearing is configured to be received in the first bearing pocket. The first bearing includes a first curved outer surface having a curve that extends in a direction of the X-axis. The curved outer surface is received in the first bearing pocket to facilitate a rotation of the first bearing in relation to the Z-axis of the carrier housing. A second bearing is configured to be received in the second bearing pocket.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2004Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Robert Michael Meadows, Brian Andrew Naro, Bryan Christopher Scharf, Randal Scott Williamson
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Patent number: 7021741Abstract: A printhead capping assembly includes a cap holder and a printhead cap. The cap holder defines a cavity and a vent exit. The printhead cap has a base and a lip portion extending from the base. The lip portion defines an open interior region. The base is inserted into the cavity of the cap holder. The base includes a serpentine channel extending from the open interior region to the vent exit of the cap holder.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2003Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Charles Stanley Aldrich, Jeffrey Ray Ehlert, Martin Alan Johnson, Daniel Robert LaBar, Robert Michael Meadows, Brian Andrew Naro
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Publication number: 20040246295Abstract: A printhead capping assembly includes a cap holder, a printhead cap and a pin. The pin includes a head and a shaft. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end, with the proximal end being adjacent to the head. The head has an outer periphery, and a bottom surface extending outwardly from the shaft toward the outer periphery. The pin has a channel including a first channel portion and a second channel portion. The first channel portion extends from the outer periphery of the head to the shaft. The first channel portion is connected to the second channel portion. The pin is inserted through the second hole and into the first hole to place the head in contact with the second base of the printhead cap. The second base of the printhead cap seals along the first channel portion to define a first vent path portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Charles Stanley Aldrich, Jeffrey Ray Ehlert, Martin Alan Johnson, Daniel Robert LaBar, Robert Michael Meadows
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Patent number: 6817695Abstract: A printhead capping assembly includes a cap holder, a printhead cap and a pin. The pin includes a head and a shaft. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end, with the proximal end being adjacent to the head. The head has an outer periphery, and a bottom surface extending outwardly from the shaft toward the outer periphery. The pin has a channel including a first channel portion and a second channel portion. The first channel portion extends from the outer periphery of the head to the shaft. The first channel portion is connected to the second channel portion. The pin is inserted through the second hole and into the first hole to place the head in contact with the second base of the printhead cap. The second base of the printhead cap seals along the first channel portion to define a first vent path portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2003Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Charles Stanley Aldrich, Jeffrey Ray Ehlert, Martin Alan Johnson, Daniel Robert LaBar, Robert Michael Meadows