Patents by Inventor David Kitt

David Kitt 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: 11911001
    Abstract: An endoscope clip including; first and second jaws pivotally connected together for movement between open and closed positions, and a spring biasing the first and second jaws into the closed position, wherein each of the first and second jaws comprise: a tube engaging portion, wherein opposing pairs of tube engaging portions for the first and second jaws define two or more adjacent channels configured to receive a portion of an endoscope tube, wherein each of the two or more adjacent channels has an arcuate longitudinal axis; and an actuation portion operable by a user to overcome the biasing action of the spring to open the first and second jaws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: KEYMED (MEDICAL & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT) LIMITED
    Inventor: David Kitt
  • Publication number: 20220167830
    Abstract: An endoscope clip including; first and second jaws pivotally connected together for movement between open and closed positions, and a spring biasing the first and second jaws into the closed position, wherein each of the first and second jaws comprise: a tube engaging portion, wherein opposing pairs of tube engaging portions for the first and second jaws define two or more adjacent channels configured to receive a portion of an endoscope tube, wherein each of the two or more adjacent channels has an arcuate longitudinal axis; and an actuation portion operable by a user to overcome the biasing action of the spring to open the first and second jaws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: Keymed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Limited
    Inventor: David KITT
  • Patent number: 8807354
    Abstract: A shelving system having at least one shelf mountable on a support, the shelf defining an edge face, at least one opening formed in the edge face, the opening including one or more projections, at least one accessory for fitting into the opening and having a complementary shape in order to mate with the at least one projection in the opening, and at least one protective edging member attachable to the shelf. The edging member includes at least one opening which corresponds to the at least one opening in the shelf and which has a protruding tongue shaped to receive the projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Keymed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd.
    Inventors: David Kitt, Max Wehebrink, Duncan Fitzsimons
  • Patent number: 8561820
    Abstract: A shelving system (10) with height adjustable shelves is described, with reference to a portable trolley with shelves for holding medical equipment, although it is also applicable to portable and stationary shelving systems for many uses. The shelving system (10) comprises at least one shelf (18), at least one support (14) and at least one locating bracket (36) for locating the shelf (18) on the support (14). The locating bracket (36) includes at least two engagement members (38) engageable with the support (14), and locking means (40) to lock the locating bracket (36) and the shelf (18) to the support (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: KeyMed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd.
    Inventors: David Kitt, Max Wehebrink, Duncan Fitzsimons
  • Publication number: 20120111818
    Abstract: A shelving system (10) with height adjustable shelves is described, with reference to a portable trolley with shelves for holding medical equipment, although it is also applicable to portable and stationery shelving systems for many uses. The shelving system (10) comprises at least one shelf (18) defining an edge face (22). At least one opening (50) is formed in the edge face and includes one or more projections (52). The system (10) further comprises at least one accessory (58) for fitting into the opening (50) and having a complementary shape in order to mate with the at least one projection (52) in the opening (50).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: KEYMED (MEDICAL & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT) LTD.
    Inventors: David Kitt, Max Wehebrink, Duncan Fitzsimons
  • Publication number: 20120103925
    Abstract: A shelving system (10) with height adjustable shelves is described, with reference to a portable trolley with shelves for holding medical equipment, although it is also applicable to portable and stationary shelving systems for many uses. The shelving system (10) comprises at least one shelf (18), at least one support (14) and at least one locating bracket (36) for locating the shelf (18) on the support (14). The locating bracket (36) includes at least two engagement members (38) engageable with the support (14), and locking means (40) to lock the locating bracket (36) and the shelf (18) to the support (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: KeyMed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd.
    Inventors: David Kitt, Max Wehebrink, Duncan Fitzsimons
  • Patent number: 7219404
    Abstract: A retaining clip is for securing an electrical connector to be inserted through an opening formed in a panel. The retaining clip comprises a base having an aperture therethrough for receiving the free end of the electrical connector and having one or more engagement means for engaging with and holding the electrical connector. The base is shaped to contact at least a portion of the surface of the panel that it overlies. A plurality of fingers extending away from the base are displaceable to allow insertion of a mating connector and to contact the surface of the mating connector. Thus, the clip shields the surface of the mating connector with respect to the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Limited
    Inventors: Goro Haga, David Kitt
  • Publication number: 20050044675
    Abstract: A retaining clip is for securing an electrical connector to be inserted through an opening formed in a panel. The retaining clip comprises a base having an aperture therethrough for receiving the free end of the electrical connector and having one or more engagement means for engaging with and holding the electrical connector. The base is shaped to contact at least a portion of the surface of the panel that it overlies. A plurality of fingers extending away from the base are displaceable to allow insertion of a mating connector and to contact the surface of the mating connector. Thus, the clip shields the surface of the mating connector with respect to the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Applicant: Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Limited
    Inventors: Goro Haga, David Kitt
  • Patent number: D699358
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: KEYMED (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd.
    Inventors: David Kitt, Jerry Mills
  • Patent number: D700704
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Keymed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd.
    Inventors: David Kitt, Jerry Mills
  • Patent number: D700705
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: KEYMED (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd.
    Inventors: David Kitt, Jerry Mills