Patents by Inventor James Paul Thaxton

James Paul Thaxton 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).

  • Inoculation apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20030229312
    Abstract: An inoculation device and method are provided. The device includes a hypodermic syringe with a hollow needle that is positioned to inject a small animal in its abdominal area with an inoculant. A work platform supports the animal during inoculation in a back down, face up orientation. Air flow sensing activation means is positioned adjacent a portion of the animal. When the animal is moved into contact with the activation means, drive means connected to the hypodermic syringe moves the needle forward to penetrate the animal after which the inoculant is injected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Applicant: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: David F. Smith, Jackie Green, James Paul Thaxton
  • Inoculation apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6565533
    Abstract: An inoculation device and method are provided. The device includes a hypodermic syringe with a hollow needle that is positioned to inject a small animal in its abdominal area with an inoculant. A work platform supports the animal during inoculation in a back down, face up orientation. Air flow sensing activation mechanism is positioned adjacent a portion of the animal. When the animal is moved into contact with the activation mechanism, drive connected to the hypodermic syringe moves the needle forward to penetrate the animal after which the inoculant is injected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: David F. Smith, Jackie Green, James Paul Thaxton, Jr.