Patents by Inventor Geb Thomas

Geb Thomas 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: 20250354903
    Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to cadaver cornea removal. The device for cornea recovery comprising a barrel, at least one curved needle extending from a distal end of the barrel, a collar, at least one straight needle extending from a distal end of the collar, a guard comprising openings for insertion of the at least one curved needles and the at least one straight needle, wherein the collar is configured for slidable communication with the barrel and wherein the barrel is configured for rotational communication with the guard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2023
    Publication date: November 20, 2025
    Inventors: Christopher Sales, Geb Thomas, Kara Ann Johnson
  • Patent number: 6945783
    Abstract: A breast examination training system is used to train physicians and other medical personnel on techniques for clinical breast examinations. The system includes a model having an outer shape comparable to a human breast. Inflatable nodules are embedded at various locations and depths in the model. The nodules are adapted to inflate to simulate tumors and are relatively undetectable by touch when deflated. A valve network fluidly couples the nodules to a pump that inflates the nodules, and a processor is operatively coupled to the valves to actuate the valves to selectively inflate the nodules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: The University of Iowa Research Foundation
    Inventors: Alicia M. Weissman, Edwin L. Dove, Geb Thomas, Gregory J. Gerling
  • Publication number: 20030219705
    Abstract: A breast examination training system is used to train physicians and other medical personnel on techniques for clinical breast examinations. The system includes a model having an outer shape comparable to a human breast. Inflatable nodules are embedded at various locations and depths in the model. The nodules are adapted to inflate to simulate tumors and are relatively undetectable by touch when deflated. A valve network fluidly couples the nodules to a pump that inflates the nodules, and a processor is operatively coupled to the valves to actuate the valves to selectively inflate the nodules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: Alicia M. Weissman, Edwin L. Dove, Geb Thomas, Gregory J. Gerling