Patents by Inventor Harold M. Hodgkins

Harold M. Hodgkins 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: 4805611
    Abstract: An aspirating device includes a flexible catheter having a proximal first end, a distal second portion including a second end and a passageway therethrough. The catheter is adapted for insertion into the trachea of a patient and includes at least one aperture in the second portion for allowing fluid communication between the exterior of the catheter and the passageway. A housing includes a proximal end having a proximal opening, a distal end having a distal opening and a side wall therebetween defining a conduit in the housing. The catheter is positioned in the proximal opening and capable of passing through the distal opening. A catheter connector fitting on the housing is provided for connecting the first end of the catheter to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Harold M. Hodgkins
  • Patent number: 4541190
    Abstract: A foldable, collapsible traffic display is storable in the flat, folded state and can be erected to form a three dimensional hollow triangle or box. The apparatus includes three rectangular panels connected together by two folding hinge portions and a holding means for locking the display in its erected state. According to one embodiment, the display includes a balast pocket in the central panel and a Velcro.RTM.-like holding means. An alternative embodiment employs tabs having a special geometry and male and female snap fasteners to lock the display in position. Warning indicia are printed on the panels and the erected display is preferrably oriented during use so that the appropriate warning is visible to oncoming traffic. The display may be turned inside-out and locked in the reverse mode so that the warning indicia on all six panels can be made visible to other motorists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1985
    Assignee: Harold M. Hodgkins
    Inventors: Andrew Weiner, Harold M. Hodgkins