Patents by Inventor David T. Middleton
David T. Middleton 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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Patent number: 11778111Abstract: An apparatus includes a portable case, and a slide-out printer is connected to the portable case. The slide-out printer is connected so as to slide in and out of the portable case. The slide-out printer includes a scanner, and the scanner includes a platen. The apparatus also includes a slide-out shredder connected to the portable case. The slide-out shredder is similarly connected to slide in and out of the portable case.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Donald A. Brown, Howard S. Ryan, Paul E. Carlson, Deborah A. Laun, Michael W. Konieczny, David T. Middleton, Jr.
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Publication number: 20230308565Abstract: An apparatus includes a portable case, and a slide-out printer is connected to the portable case. The slide-out printer is connected so as to slide in and out of the portable case. The slide-out printer includes a scanner, and the scanner includes a platen. The apparatus also includes a slide-out shredder connected to the portable case. The slide-out shredder is similarly connected to slide in and out of the portable case.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Donald A. Brown, Howard S. Ryan, Paul E. Carlson, Deborah A. Laun, Michael W. Konieczny, David T. Middleton, Jr.
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Patent number: 11672353Abstract: A bed frame system for use particularly in hotels that includes side rails and cross rails that include extruded plastic panels that extend downwardly to the floor to block the space underneath the bed frame. The cross rails are connected to the side rails by corner members with a system that allows the entire bed frame to be assembled without the use of tools. In one embodiment, the bed frame is a platform style bed frame that is constructed of an upper bed frame section and a lower bed frame section that are interlocked together to raise the height of the bed frame and eliminate the foundation. The bed frame may have a deck made up of a plurality of individual slats that are supported by the side rails to support the mattress.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Inventors: Richard S. Polevoy, Paul E. Carlson, Robert L. Naas, Kurt R. Werner, Michael W. Konieczny, David T. Middleton, Jr.
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Publication number: 20190000236Abstract: A bed frame system for use particularly in hotels that includes side rails and cross rails that include extruded plastic panels that extend downwardly to the floor to block the space underneath the bed frame. The cross rails are connected to the side rails by corner members with a system that allows the entire bed frame to be assembled without the use of tools. In one embodiment, the bed frame is a platform style bed frame that is constructed of an upper bed frame section and a lower bed frame section that are interlocked together to raise the height of the bed frame and eliminate the foundation. The bed frame may have a deck made up of a plurality of individual slats that are supported by the side rails to support the mattress.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2016Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Richard S. POLEVOY, Paul E. CARLSON, Robert L. NAAS, Kurt R. WERNER, Michael W. KONIECZNY, David T. MIDDLETON, Jr.
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Patent number: 9216851Abstract: A medical dispenser for storing and dispensing electrodes includes a housing having a front member and a back member, at least one electrode strip disposed between the front member and the back member of the housing and an actuator mounted to the front member of the housing and adapted to engage the at least one electrode strip. The electrode strip includes a strip member and a plurality of electrodes mounted to the strip member. The actuator is movable relative to the front member such that movement of the actuator results in corresponding movement of the at least one electrode strip to dispense an electrode from the housing. The actuator may be adapted to engage an electrode of the at least one electrode strip. In one embodiment, the actuator is adapted to engage a male terminal of the electrode.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2014Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Scott R. Coggins, Rachel Starr Ottaviano, Scott Holmes, Steve T. Wilson, David R. Swisher, David T. Middleton, Jr., Robert L. Naas, Paul Eric Carlson
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Publication number: 20140312050Abstract: A medical dispenser for storing and dispensing electrodes includes a housing having a front member and a back member, at least one electrode strip disposed between the front member and the back member of the housing and an actuator mounted to the front member of the housing and adapted to engage the at least one electrode strip. The electrode strip includes a strip member and a plurality of electrodes mounted to the strip member. The actuator is movable relative to the front member such that movement of the actuator results in corresponding movement of the at least one electrode strip to dispense an electrode from the housing. The actuator may be adapted to engage an electrode of the at least one electrode strip. In one embodiment, the actuator is adapted to engage a male terminal of the electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Scott R. Coggins, Rachel Starr, Scott Holmes, Steve R. Wilson, David R. Swisher, David T. Middleton, JR., Michael W. Konieczny, Robert L. Naas, Paul Eric Carlson
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Patent number: 8662347Abstract: A medical dispenser for storing and dispensing electrodes includes a housing having a front member and a back member, at least one electrode strip disposed between the front member and the back member of the housing and an actuator mounted to the front member of the housing and adapted to engage the at least one electrode strip. The electrode strip includes a strip member and a plurality of electrodes mounted to the strip member. The actuator is movable relative to the front member such that movement of the actuator results in corresponding movement of the at least one electrode strip to dispense an electrode from the housing. The actuator may be adapted to engage an electrode of the at least one electrode strip. In one embodiment, the actuator is adapted to engage a male terminal of the electrode.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2011Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Scott Coggins, Rachel Starr, Scott Holmes, Steve T. Wilson, David R. Swisher, David T. Middleton, Jr., Michael W. Konieczny, Robert L. Naas, Paul Eric Carlson
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Publication number: 20120193372Abstract: A medical dispenser for storing and dispensing electrodes includes a housing having a front member and a back member, at least one electrode strip disposed between the front member and the back member of the housing and an actuator mounted to the front member of the housing and adapted to engage the at least one electrode strip. The electrode strip includes a strip member and a plurality of electrodes mounted to the strip member. The actuator is movable relative to the front member such that movement of the actuator results in corresponding movement of the at least one electrode strip to dispense an electrode from the housing. The actuator may be adapted to engage an electrode of the at least one electrode strip. In one embodiment, the actuator is adapted to engage a male terminal of the electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Scott Coggins, Rachel Starr, Scott Holmes, Steve T. Wilson, David R. Swisher, David T. Middleton, JR., Michael W. Konieczny, Robert L. Naas, Paul Eric Carlson
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Patent number: 7963476Abstract: A tippet spool is self-orientating when displayed on pegs at retail. The tippet spool also has structures adapted to interlock adjacent tippet spools in a stack with one spool rotatable with respect to its neighbors. The tippet spool is self orientating because of an asymmetrical central opening with the center of mass of the tippet spool opposite the portion of the central opening furthest from the center of the spool.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2009Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: The Orvis Company, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Hemkens, Deborah A Laun, David T. Middleton, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110017862Abstract: A tippet spool is self-orientating when displayed on pegs at retail. The tippet spool also has structures adapted to interlock adjacent tippet spools in a stack with one spool rotatable with respect to its neighbors. The tippet spool is self orientating because of an asymmetrical central opening with the center of mass of the tippet spool opposite the portion of the central opening furthest from the center of the spool.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventors: Steven M. Hemkens, Deborah A. Laun, David T. Middleton, JR.
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Patent number: 7802741Abstract: A pump assembly supportable in a tank having an opening includes a pump such as a grinder pump and a cover attachable to the pump. The cover has a peripherally-extending portion extending outwardly from the pump and the peripherally-extending portion is sized to rest on a first surface of the portion of the tank defining the opening. A quick-release latching mechanism may include a plurality of members such as arms or pawls which are movable generally radially between a retracted position wherein the outer ends of the plurality of members are disposed inwardly of the peripherally-extending portion of the cover allowing the pump assembly to be lowered into the opening in the tank, and an extended position wherein the outer ends of a plurality of members are positionable against a second opposite side of the portion of the tank defining the opening to compress the portion of the tank forming the opening between the cover and the plurality of members.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2008Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Environment One CorporationInventors: Kurt Werner, David Fergot, David T. Middleton, Scott H. Kennard, George A. Earle, III
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Publication number: 20090050721Abstract: A pump assembly supportable in a tank having an opening includes a pump such as a grinder pump and a cover attachable to the pump. The cover has a peripherally-extending portion extending outwardly from the pump and the peripherally-extending portion is sized to rest on a first surface of the portion of the tank defining the opening. A quick-release latching mechanism may include a plurality of members such as arms or pawls which are movable generally radially between a retracted position wherein the outer ends of the plurality of members are disposed inwardly of the peripherally-extending portion of the cover allowing the pump assembly to be lowered into the opening in the tank, and an extended position wherein the outer ends of a plurality of members are positionable against a second opposite side of the portion of the tank defining the opening to compress the portion of the tank forming the opening between the cover and the plurality of members.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: Kurt Werner, David Fergot, David T. Middleton, Scott H. Kennard, George A. Earle, III
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Patent number: 6656129Abstract: An improved flow based incentive spirometer operable through a range of user set flow rates and being adapted to receive a supplemental flow of Oxygen without requiring any change in the calibration of the device or effecting the patient's monitoring of usage. In this manner the spirometer may be utilized by a range of patients having quite distinct therapy needs. The device also features an integral information display receptacle in the base for storage of operational instructions. A portion of the base is transparent to that the information contained in the storage receptacle can be viewed by a patient while the device is in use, thereby permitting a patient to observe such things as the instructions for proper use of the incentive spirometer while using the device.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2001Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Inventors: Rex A. Niles, Stephen D. Diehl, Patrick W. Olin, Deborah A. Laun, David T. Middleton, Jr.
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Publication number: 20020151813Abstract: An improved flow based incentive spirometer operable through a range of user set flow rates and being adapted to receive a supplemental flow of Oxygen without requiring any change in the calibration of the device or effecting the patient's monitoring of usage. In this manner the spirometer may be utilized by a range of patients having quite distinct therapy needs. The device also features an integral information display receptacle in the base for storage of operational instructions. A portion of the base is transparent to that the information contained in the storage receptacle can be viewed by a patient while the device is in use, thereby permitting a patient to observe such things as the instructions for proper use of the incentive spirometer while using the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Rex A. Niles, Stephen D. Diehl, Patrick W. Olin, Deborah A. Laun, David T. Middleton
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Patent number: 6026807Abstract: A cloud chamber for use with a source of pressurized medication in a MDI system wherein the cloud chamber has a unique one-way inspiratory air and one-way expiratory air valving system which utilizes the same valve body to provide both functions through utilization of different parts of the same valve body for performing the different and mutually exclusive functions. The present invention also provides for the storage of the pressurized medication container within the cloud chamber so that the medication can be conveniently and safely stored when the device in not in use.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1998Date of Patent: February 22, 2000Assignee: Diemolding CorporationInventors: George Puderbaugh, Fredrick M. Richards, Lawrence A. Weinstein, Deborah A. Laun, David T. Middleton, Jr.
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Patent number: 5588182Abstract: A durable, economical, and aesthetically pleasing terminal enclosure (2) for housing standardized terminal blocks (50). The terminal enclosure (2) includes a base section (30) formed as an open-faced trough with integral perpendicular end panels (24, 34). The terminal enclosure (2) also has a pair of gull-wing doors (10, 20) which may be closed to cover the base section (30). The doors (10, 20) are formed with a curvature to provide a continuous arching cover over the base section (30), and a plurality of legs (12-1 . . . 5, 22-1 . . . 5) is angled downwardly and inwardly from each door for pivotal attachment to the underside of the base section (30). The combined curvature of the legs (12-1 . . . 5, 22-1 . . . 5) and the doors (10, 20) allows opening without a need for frontal clearance. In addition, the legs (12-1 . . . 5, 22-1 . . . 5) are pivoted to the base section (30) in such a way that they may be locked in the full-open position, thereby freeing both hands for servicing.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 1995Date of Patent: December 31, 1996Assignee: The Whitaker CorporationInventors: Alan W. Brownlie, David T. Middleton, Jr., James W. Robertson, Francis J. Shay
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Patent number: D450124Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2001Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: DHD Healthcare CorporationInventors: Rex A. Niles, Stephen D. Diehl, Patrick W. Olin, Deborah A. Laun, David T. Middleton, Jr.
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Patent number: D520464Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2003Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.Inventors: James G. Strong, Peter J. Bettis, Tony Mark Anthony, Michael F. Curry, Deborah A. Laun, David T. Middleton, Jr.
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Patent number: D573248Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2006Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: R. W. Beckett CorporationInventors: Howard Scott Ryan, David T. Middleton, Jr., John P. Graham
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Patent number: D412979Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1998Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Diemolding CorporationInventors: Lawrence A. Weinstein, Fredrick M. Richards, Deborah A. Laun, David T. Middleton, Jr.