Patents by Inventor David Parrott

David Parrott 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).

  • Publication number: 20230098564
    Abstract: A changing table comprising a strap-retraction slowing mechanism which allows for slower, more controlled security strap retraction so a child on a changing table is not injured by a fast-retracting strap. One embodiment of a security strap-retraction slowing mechanism comprises a mounting bracket, a strap reel assembly, a constant force spring, a first speed reduction gear, a second speed reduction gear, a rotary speed damper, wherein the damper is bi-directional so it damps the rotation in one direction and in the other direction it does not damp the rotation. One embodiment of a retractable security-strap system comprises a strap-retraction slowing mechanism housed in a cavity, a retractable strap, a strap end fitting, and a strap-securing means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Adia Gundry, Brittany Hizer, David Parrott, Ryan Lewis
  • Publication number: 20220117847
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for embolization of a patient includes vials for containing radiomicrospheres including inclined and domed base are described. Apparatus for delivering the microspheres from the vials to a patient for radioembolization are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Jesse Drake, Justin McCarthy, David Parrott, Joshua Rose, Patrick T. Thrailkill, Charlotte A. Gallagher, Kate Cutuli, Diana Sulas Thompson, Zachary S. Collins
  • Publication number: 20220015989
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for embolization of a patient includes vials for containing radiomicrospheres including inclined and domed base are described. Apparatus for delivering the microspheres from the vials to a patient for radioembolization are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: Sirtex Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse DRAKE, Justin MCCARTHY, David PARROTT, Joshua ROSE, Patrick T. THRAILKILL, Charlotte A. GALLAGHER, Kate CUTULI, Diana SULAS
  • Patent number: 9870026
    Abstract: An ergonomic holder and method of supporting a tablet computer by hand includes a base and a handle. The base is configured to operatively connect to the tablet computer for supporting the tablet computer thereon. The handle projects from the base. The handle also at least partially defines a forefinger sleeve and at least partially defines a thumb sleeve for receiving a forefinger and a thumb of the hand. The forefinger sleeve projects relative to the thumb sleeve such that the forefinger sleeve and the thumb sleeve intersect at a predetermined gripping angle for supporting the tablet computer in a plurality of hand positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Hand In Glove Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Diana Papania, David Parrott
  • Patent number: 9861371
    Abstract: A medical instrument comprising: (a) a first joint comprising a first member and a second member, the first member configured to be repositionable with respect to the second member in a first degree of freedom; (b) a second joint operatively coupled to the first joint, the second joint comprising a third member and a fourth member, the third member configured to be repositionable with respect to the fourth member in a second degree of freedom; (c) a pair of repositionable jaws operatively coupled to the first joint and the second joint; (d) an occlusion clip detachably mounted to the pair of repositionable jaws; and, (e) a controller operatively coupled to the first joint, the second joint, and the pair of repositionable jaws, the controller including a first control configured to direct repositioning of at least one of the first member and the second member, and a second control configured to direct repositioning of at least one of the third member and the fourth member, and a third control configured to dir
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Edward Martin, Michael J. Banchieri, Haskell Simpkins, Benjamin Krupp, David Parrott
  • Publication number: 20170115692
    Abstract: An ergonomic holder and method of supporting a tablet computer by hand includes a base and a handle. The base is configured to operatively connect to the tablet computer for supporting the tablet computer thereon. The handle projects from the base. The handle also at least partially defines a forefinger sleeve and at least partially defines a thumb sleeve for receiving a forefinger and a thumb of the hand. The forefinger sleeve projects relative to the thumb sleeve such that the forefinger sleeve and the thumb sleeve intersect at a predetermined gripping angle for supporting the tablet computer in a plurality of hand positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Diana Papania, David Parrott
  • Patent number: 9541233
    Abstract: An ergonomic holder and method of supporting a tablet computer by hand includes a base and a handle. The base is configured to operatively connect to the tablet computer for supporting the tablet computer thereon. The handle projects from the base. The handle also at least partially defines a forefinger sleeve and at least partially defines a thumb sleeve for receiving a forefinger and a thumb of the hand. The forefinger sleeve projects relative to the thumb sleeve such that the forefinger sleeve and the thumb sleeve intersect at a predetermined gripping angle for supporting the tablet computer in a plurality of hand positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: HAND IN GLOVE INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Diana Papania, David Parrott
  • Patent number: 9239161
    Abstract: A coupling for a powered search light includes a body that has a power device that provides electrical power or access to electrical power and a head coupled to the body including an lighting device which provides light when electrically powered. An end is coupled to or included as part of the body. A receiving coupling is coupled to or included as part of the head. A plurality of tabs are defined on the end and extending radially therefrom. A corresponding plurality of flanges are defined in the receiving coupling and extending radially inward therefrom. The end is arranged and configured to engage the receiving coupling by capture of the plurality of tabs by the corresponding plurality of flanges. A lock locks the plurality of tabs with respect to the plurality of flanges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Surefire LLC.
    Inventors: Gregory Z. Jigamian, David Parrott
  • Publication number: 20150169000
    Abstract: An ergonomic holder and method of supporting a tablet computer by hand includes a base and a handle. The base is configured to operatively connect to the tablet computer for supporting the tablet computer thereon. The handle projects from the base. The handle also at least partially defines a forefinger sleeve and at least partially defines a thumb sleeve for receiving a forefinger and a thumb of the hand. The forefinger sleeve projects relative to the thumb sleeve such that the forefinger sleeve and the thumb sleeve intersect at a predetermined gripping angle for supporting the tablet computer in a plurality of hand positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Diana Papania, David Parrott
  • Patent number: 9050850
    Abstract: A micro motion poppet valve for a writing instrument provides delivery of ink with large pigment particles to a porous writing nib with minimal nib movement and relatively light actuation forces. The micro motion poppet valve includes a nib connected to a valve stem, the valve stem being connected to a valve plug. A valve body is integrally formed with a biasing element, which biases the valve stem towards a closed position. When a user presses the nib against a writing surface the valve plug moves away from a raised valve seat located on the biasing element to allow ink to flow from an ink reservoir to the nib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: SANFORD, L.P.
    Inventors: Christoph Gillum, Christopher Matice, David Parrott, Anup Paul, Haskell Simpkins, Robert G. Challman, James F. Yoder
  • Publication number: 20140334138
    Abstract: A coupling for a powered search light includes a body that has a power device that provides electrical power or access to electrical power and a head coupled to the body including an lighting device which provides light when electrically powered. An end is coupled to or included as part of the body. A receiving coupling is coupled to or included as part of the head. A plurality of tabs are defined on the end and extending radially therefrom. A corresponding plurality of flanges are defined in the receiving coupling and extending radially inward therefrom. The end is arranged and configured to engage the receiving coupling by capture of the plurality of tabs by the corresponding plurality of flanges. A lock locks the plurality of tabs with respect to the plurality of flanges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Surefire LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Z. Jigamian, David Parrott
  • Patent number: 8742305
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for thermally treating flowable materials using electromagnetic radiation, and foods and materials obtained thereby. Also provided are methods of continuous flow thermal treatment of biomaterials, apparatuses for performing the same, and products prepared using the methods and/or apparatuses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignees: North Carolina State University, Industrial Microwave Systems, L.L.C., The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Josip Simunovic, Kenneth R. Swartzel, Van-Den Truong, Gary Cartwright, Pablo Coronel, Kandiyan Puthalath Sandeep, David Parrott
  • Publication number: 20130170887
    Abstract: A micro motion poppet valve for a writing instrument provides delivery of ink with large pigment particles to a porous writing nib with minimal nib movement and relatively light actuation forces. The micro motion poppet valve includes a nib connected to a valve stem, the valve stem being connected to a valve plug. A valve body is integrally formed with a biasing element, which biases the valve stem towards a closed position. When a user presses the nib against a writing surface the valve plug moves away from a raised valve seat located on the biasing element to allow ink to flow from an ink reservoir to the nib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: SANFORD, L.P.
    Inventors: Christoph Gillum, Christopher Matice, David Parrott, Anup Paul, Haskell Simpkins, Robert G. Challman, James F. Yoder
  • Patent number: 8352379
    Abstract: There is provided a method of, computer programs for and apparatus for providing and accessing digital content such as a news item. A news provider generates a news item, creates a digitally signed version of the news item and packages them together with a digital certificate issued by a certificate authority containing the public key required to decrypt the digitally signed version. The package is posted to a server and is transmitted, or made available or transmission, over a public data network together with a computer program for verifying the news item. A receiving party receives, over the public data network, the package at a client device and is provided with means for launching, and if necessary first downloading, the verifying program. The verifying program uses the public key contained in the certificate to verify the digitally signed news item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Reuters Limited
    Inventors: Nicholas Fulton, James Matthew Butler, Mark Anthony Curtis, David Parrott, Miles Jonathan Whitehead, Hui Wu
  • Publication number: 20120277767
    Abstract: A suture passer device includes a shaft, a handle, an end effector, and a suture capturing member. The shaft has a shaft proximal end and a shaft distal end. The handle assembly is coupled to the shaft proximal end. The end effector is coupled to the shaft distal end. The suture capturing member is within the end effector, is coupled to the handle assembly independently of the shaft, and is configured to capture a suture within the end effector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: COST CONTAINMENT, INC.
    Inventors: David Powers, Robert G. States, III, Christoph L. Gillum, David Parrott
  • Publication number: 20110060350
    Abstract: A suture passer device includes a shaft, a handle, an end effector, and a suture capturing member. The shaft has a shaft proximal end and a shaft distal end. The handle assembly is coupled to the shaft proximal end. The end effector is coupled to the shaft distal end. The suture capturing member is within the end effector, is coupled to the handle assembly independently of the shaft, and is configured to capture a suture within the end effector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: Cost Containment, Inc.
    Inventors: David Powers, Robert G. States, III, Christoph L. Gillum, David Parrott
  • Publication number: 20110036246
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for thermally treating flowable materials using electromagnetic radiation, and foods and materials obtained thereby. Also provided are methods of continuous flow thermal treatment of biomaterials, apparatuses for performing the same, and products prepared using the methods and/or apparatuses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventors: Josip Simunovic, Kenneth R. Swartzel, Van-Den Truong, Gary Cartwright, Pablo Coronel, David Parrott, Kandiyan Puthalath Sandeep
  • Publication number: 20080030024
    Abstract: A connector for releasably joining a pair of conduits includes male and female components having proximal and distal ends and a lumen, and a swivel connection releasably connecting the male and female components. The swivel connection permits fluid communication between the male and female components and also permits free rotation between the male and female components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventor: David Parrott
  • Publication number: 20070175378
    Abstract: A floatation system for attachment to a helicopter landing skid includes a girt dimensioned to be attached to a landing skid and a plurality of floats attached to the elongate girt, wherein the plurality of floats are adapted to be converted from a packed configuration to an deployed configuration, and wherein at least one of the plurality of floats extends beneath the elongate girt when the plurality of floats is in the deployed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: David Parrott, Don Hitzfield
  • Patent number: D724790
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventors: Gregary Hack, David Parrott