Patents by Inventor Roy J. Orr

Roy J. Orr 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).

  • One piece C-arm for X-ray diagnostic equipment
    Patent number: 5802719
    Abstract: A one-piece C-arm for use with X-ray diagnostic equipment included in cross-section two generally vertical sidewalls extending generally parallel to one another, an inner support wall connecting the sidewalls, and an outer support wall spaced-apart from the inner support wall and connecting the sidewalls. A pair of flanges extend outwardly from respective sidewalls, and toward one another to form at least one channel along an outer portion of the C-arm frame for receiving wheels or bearings to allow moveable mounting of the C-arm on diagnostic equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: OEC Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank B. O'Farrell, Jr., Alfred P. Tomasino, Roy J. Orr, Robert G. Buckingham, Barry K. Hanover
  • One piece C-arm for X-ray diagnostic equipment
    Patent number: 5506882
    Abstract: A one-piece C-arm for use with X-ray diagnostic equipment included in cross-section two generally vertical sidewalls extending generally parallel to one another, an inner support wall connecting the sidewalls, and an outer support wall spaced-apart from the inner support wall and connecting the sidewalls. A pair of flanges extend outwardly from respective sidewalls, and toward one another to form at least one channel along an outer portion of the C-arm frame for receiving wheels or bearings to allow moveable mounting of the C-arm on diagnostic equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Assignee: OEC Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank B. O'Farrell, Jr., Alfred P. Tomasino, Roy J. Orr, Robert G. Buckingham, Barry K. Hanover
  • One piece C-arm for X-ray diagnostic equipment
    Patent number: 5426683
    Abstract: A one-piece C-arm for use with X-ray diagnostic equipment included in cross-section two generally vertical sidewalls extending generally parallel to one another, an inner support wall connecting the sidewalls, and an outer support wall spaced-apart from the inner support wall and connecting the sidewalls. A pair of flanges extend outwardly from respective sidewalls, and toward one another to form at least one channel along an outer portion of the C-arm frame for receiving wheels or bearings to allow moveable mounting of the C-arm on diagnostic equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1995
    Assignee: OEC Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank B. O'Farrell, Jr., Alfred P. Tomasino, Roy J. Orr, Robert G. Buckingham, Barry K. Hanover
  • Particulate removing means for cartridges
    Patent number: 4969061
    Abstract: A cartridge, having recording media rotatably mounted therein, is shown to include an enclosure substantially surrounding the media and defining a chamber, wherein a differential pressure region is created when the media is rotating. The enclosure is further shown to have a passage, wherein at least one end of said passage is in communication with the differential pressure region so that air moves through said passage. A filter is also shown positioned within said passage to remove particulate material from air flowing through the passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1990
    Assignee: Iomega Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Patterson, Roy J. Orr