Patents by Inventor James W. Thomas
James W. 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).
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Patent number: 9370842Abstract: A coating removal apparatus removes a coating from a surface. The apparatus has a movable scanning head and scanning optics. The scanning head is movable in one dimension, and the scanning optics adjust in two dimensions to compensate for movement of the scanning head to implement long range scanning with a uniform scanning pattern. Further, a surface roughness is determined by measuring specular and scattered reflections at various angles. For composite surfaces, the apparatus utilizes UV laser radiation and a controlled atmosphere to remove coating and alter the chemical characteristics at the surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: General Lasertronics CorporationInventors: James W. Thomas, Robert L. Cargill, Mitchell R. Wool
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Publication number: 20160136154Abstract: The present invention generally provides a method of treatment and improvement of quality of life for patients adversely affected by various pain conditions. One preferred embodiment provides a method of treatment of acute pain, moderate to moderately severe pain, chronic pain, non-cancer pain, osteoarthritic pain, bunionectomy pain or lower back pain in a patient in need thereof, comprising providing at least one or two dosage form having about 15 mg of hydrocodone and its salt and about 500 mg of acetaminophen, once, twice or thrice daily. Preferably, the dosage form is about 30 mg of hydrocodone and about 1000 mg of acetaminophen taken twice daily. Alternatively, the dosage form is about 15 mg of hydrocodone and about 500 mg of acetaminophen taken twice daily.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Rita I. Jain, Andrea E. Best, Earle Lockhart, Steven E. Marx, James W. Thomas, Pamela Giang Vo
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Patent number: 9226907Abstract: The present invention generally provides a method of treatment and improvement of quality of life for patients adversely affected by various pain conditions. One preferred embodiment provides a method of treatment of acute pain, moderate to moderately severe pain, chronic pain, non-cancer pain, osteoarthritic pain, bunionectomy pain or lower back pain in a patient in need thereof, comprising providing at least one or two dosage form having about 15 mg of hydrocodone and its salt and about 500 mg of acetaminophen, once, twice or thrice daily. Preferably, the dosage form is about 30 mg of hydrocodone and about 1000 mg of acetaminophen taken twice daily. Alternatively, the dosage form is about 15 mg of hydrocodone and about 500 mg of acetaminophen taken twice daily.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2009Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: AbbVie Inc.Inventors: Rita I. Jain, Andrea E. Best, Earle Lockhart, Steven E. Marx, James W. Thomas, Pamela Giang Vo
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Publication number: 20140069897Abstract: A coating removal apparatus utilizing a common optics path to provide laser pulses to a coated surface and to direct a light illumination reflected from the coated surface to a photosensitive detector and analyzer. The apparatus is an integrated device including a laser source, a beam splitter, scanning optics, a waste removal apparatus, one or more light illuminators, a photosensitive detector, a comparator, and a control logic circuit. Alternatively, the laser source is external to the integrated device and a fiber optic cable is used to connect the laser source to the integrated device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: General Lasertronics CorporationInventors: James W. Thomas, Mitchell R. Wool
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Patent number: 8610025Abstract: A coating removal apparatus utilizing a common optics path to provide laser pulses to a coated surface and to direct a light illumination reflected from the coated surface to a photosensitive detector and analyzer. The apparatus is an integrated device including a laser source, a beam splitter, scanning optics, a waste removal apparatus, one or more light illuminators, a photosensitive detector, a comparator, and a control logic circuit. Alternatively, the laser source is external to the integrated device and a fiber optic cable is used to connect the laser source to the integrated device.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: General Lasertronics CorporationInventors: James W. Thomas, Mitchell R. Wool
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Publication number: 20130270234Abstract: A coating removal apparatus removes a coating from a surface. The apparatus has a movable scanning head and scanning optics. The scanning head is movable in one dimension, and the scanning optics adjust in two dimensions to compensate for movement of the scanning head to implement long range scanning with a uniform scanning pattern. Further, a surface roughness is determined by measuring specular and scattered reflections at various angles. For composite surfaces, the apparatus utilizes UV laser radiation and a controlled atmosphere to remove coating and alter the chemical characteristics at the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: James W. Thomas, Robert L. Cargill, Mitchell R. Wool
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Publication number: 20130248008Abstract: A ramp assembly having a support body with a ramp surface. The ramp surface has a drain plate that covers an opening that receives a drain pan.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: THE BATHROOM GEM, L.L.C.Inventor: James W. Thomas
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Patent number: 8536483Abstract: A coating removal apparatus removes a coating from a surface. The apparatus has a movable scanning head and scanning optics. The scanning head is movable in one dimension, and the scanning optics adjust in two dimensions to compensate for movement of the scanning head to implement long range scanning with a uniform scanning pattern. Further, a surface roughness is determined by measuring specular and scattered reflections at various angles. For composite surfaces, the apparatus utilizes UV laser radiation and a controlled atmosphere to remove coating and alter the chemical characteristics at the surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2008Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: General Lasertronics CorporationInventors: James W. Thomas, Robert L. Cargill, Mitchell R. Wool
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Publication number: 20130220982Abstract: A laser-based method of removing a coating from a surface comprises directing a laser pulse to a first position on the surface, removing the coating from the first position by rapidly elevating a surface temperature of the first position using the laser pulse and thereby disassociating the coating from the surface and collecting the disassociated coating. In some embodiments, the coating comprises an environmentally harmful substance such as Hexavalent Chromium. In some embodiments, the coating comprises Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC), Vitrified Contaminant Material (CMAS). The disassociated coating is collected by a waste collector.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2013Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventors: James W. Thomas, Mitchell R. Wool, Robert L. Cargill
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Publication number: 20130053801Abstract: A leg bag release system is presented having a block member with a drain tube channel and a crimping member slidably received within the block member. A cable assembly connects the block member to a lever assembly. When the lever assembly is activated, the crimping member is withdrawn from the drain tube channel allowing a patient to empty a leg bag without the assistance of another person.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventor: James W. Thomas
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Publication number: 20120321735Abstract: A coating removal apparatus utilizing a common optics path to provide laser pulses to a coated surface and to direct a light illumination reflected from the coated surface to a photosensitive detector and analyzer. The apparatus is an integrated device including a laser source, a beam splitter, scanning optics, a waste removal apparatus, one or more light illuminators, a photosensitive detector, a comparator, and a control logic circuit. Alternatively, the laser source is external to the integrated device and a fiber optic cable is used to connect the laser source to the integrated device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: GENERAL LASERTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: James W. Thomas, Mitchell R. Wool
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Patent number: 8269135Abstract: A coating removal apparatus utilizing a common optics path to provide laser pulses to a coated surface and to direct a light illumination reflected from the coated surface to a photosensitive detector and analyzer. The apparatus is an integrated device including a laser source, a beam splitter, scanning optics, a waste removal apparatus, one or more light illuminators, a photosensitive detector, a comparator, and a control logic circuit. Alternatively, the laser source is external to the integrated device and a fiber optic cable is used to connect the laser source to the integrated device.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2011Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: General Lasertronics CorporationInventors: James W. Thomas, Mitchell R. Wool
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Publication number: 20120006806Abstract: A coating removal apparatus utilizing a common optics path to provide laser pulses to a coated surface and to direct a light illumination reflected from the coated surface to a photosensitive detector and analyzer. The apparatus is an integrated device including a laser source, a beam splitter, scanning optics, a waste removal apparatus, one or more light illuminators, a photosensitive detector, a comparator, and a control logic circuit. Alternatively, the laser source is external to the integrated device and a fiber optic cable is used to connect the laser source to the integrated device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: GENERAL LASERTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: James W. Thomas, Mitchell R. Wool
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Patent number: 8030594Abstract: A coating removal apparatus utilizing a common optics path to provide laser pulses to a coated surface and to direct a light illumination reflected from the coated surface to a photosensitive detector and analyzer. The apparatus is an integrated device including a laser source, a beam splitter, scanning optics, a waste removal apparatus, one or more light illuminators, a photosensitive detector, a comparator, and a control logic circuit. Alternatively, the laser source is external to the integrated device and a fiber optic cable is used to connect the laser source to the integrated device.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: General Lasertronics CorporationInventors: James W. Thomas, Mitchell R. Wool
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Publication number: 20100284871Abstract: An aqueous solution effective in preventing the spread and contamination effects of non-enveloped virus, bacteria, molds and spores is disclosed. The solution includes between 0.18-0.22, and preferably, 0.22 percent by weight of ortho-benzyl-para chlorophenol; between 0.22-0.26, and preferably, 0.26 percent by weight of ortho phenylphenol; between 0.06-0.10, and preferably, 0.10 percent by weight of para-tertiary amylphenol; between 0.14-0.16, and preferably, 0.16 percent by weight of isopropanol; between 0.08-0.10, and preferably 0.10 percent by weight of sodium hydroxide and between 0.08-0.10, and preferably, 0.10 percent by weight of ethylene glycol. Distilled water is used as the solvent at a ratio of ½ oz of concentrate to one gallon of distilled water. In this manner, the effects of impurities in the solvent are substantially reduced or eliminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2009Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventor: James W. Thomas
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Patent number: 7800014Abstract: A coating removal apparatus utilizing a common optics path to provide laser pulses and light illumination to a coated surface. Reflected light resulting from the light illumination impinging the coated surface is directed to a photosensitive detector and analyzer. The reflected light is either sensed directly from the coated surface by the photosensitive detector or the reflected light is directed along at least a portion of the common optics path to the photosensitive detector. The apparatus is an integrated device including a laser source, a beam splitter, scanning optics, a waste removal apparatus, one or more light illuminators, a photosensitive detector, a comparator, and a control logic circuit. Alternatively, the coating removal apparatus is configured as a head component coupled to a body component.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2006Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: General Lasertronics CorporationInventors: James W. Thomas, Mitchell R. Wool
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Publication number: 20100044357Abstract: A coating removal apparatus utilizing a common optics path to provide laser pulses to a coated surface and to direct a light illumination reflected from the coated surface to a photosensitive detector and analyzer. The apparatus is an integrated device including a laser source, a beam splitter, scanning optics, a waste removal apparatus, one or more light illuminators, a photosensitive detector, a comparator, and a control logic circuit. Alternatively, the laser source is external to the integrated device and a fiber optic cable is used to connect the laser source to the integrated device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: GENERAL LASERTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: James W. Thomas, Mitchell R. Wool
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Publication number: 20100010030Abstract: The present invention generally provides a method of treatment and improvement of quality of life for patients adversely affected by various pain conditions. One preferred embodiment provides a method of treatment of acute pain, moderate to moderately severe pain, chronic pain, non-cancer pain, osteoarthritic pain, bunionectomy pain or lower back pain in a patient in need thereof, comprising providing at least one or two dosage form having about 15 mg of hydrocodone and its salt and about 500 mg of acetaminophen, once, twice or thrice daily. Preferably, the dosage form is about 30 mg of hydrocodone and about 1000 mg of acetaminophen taken twice daily. Alternatively, the dosage form is about 15 mg of hydrocodone and about 500 mg of acetaminophen taken twice daily.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Rita I. Jain, Andrea E. Best, Earle Lockhart, Steven E. Marx, James W. Thomas, Pamela Giang Vo
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Patent number: 7633033Abstract: A coating removal apparatus utilizing a common optics path to provide laser pulses to a coated surface and to direct a light illumination reflected from the coated surface to a photosensitive detector and analyzer. The apparatus is an integrated device including a laser source, a beam splitter, scanning optics, a waste removal apparatus, one or more light illuminators, a photosensitive detector, a comparator, and a control logic circuit. Alternatively, the laser source is external to the integrated device and a fiber optic cable is used to connect the laser source to the integrated device.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2005Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: General Lasertronics CorporationInventors: James W. Thomas, Mitchell R. Wool
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Publication number: 20090008827Abstract: A coating removal device, comprising a head component and a body component, removes a coating from a surface. The head component has a means for detachably engaging a removable aperture adapter and for enabling an operator to change and use another aperture adapter for a different application of the device. Aperture adapters are configured for specified deflections of laser beams. In some embodiments, the device is coupled to a waste collection shroud, which achieves 100% collection of waste products without surface contact by establishing a suction flow normal to and in a direction toward a centerline of the device, despite presence of a purge flow that is ejected along with laser beams from the aperture adapter. In other embodiments, the device has a camera for enabling the operator to view an ablation processing region on a display when the device is in operation within a confined space.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventors: Mitchell R. Wool, James W. Thomas