Patents by Inventor Jeannie Thomas

Jeannie 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).

  • Liquid collection system and related methods
    Patent number: 8562577
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Allegiance Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Jeannie Thomas
  • Liquid collection system and related methods
    Patent number: 8419697
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Allegiance Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Jeannie Thomas
  • Liquid collection system and related methods
    Patent number: 8403900
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Allegiance Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Jeannie Thomas
  • Liquid collection system and related methods
    Patent number: 8328778
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Allegiance Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Jeannie Thomas
  • Liquid collection system and related methods
    Patent number: 8308704
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Allegiance Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Jeannie Thomas
  • LIQUID COLLECTION SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20120181273
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: ALLEGIANCE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Jeannie Thomas
  • Liquid collection system and related methods
    Patent number: 8172817
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Allegiance Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Jeannie Thomas
  • LIQUID COLLECTION SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20100191200
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: Allegiance Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Jeannie Thomas
  • LIQUID COLLECTION SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20100185166
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: ALLEGIANCE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas L. MICHAELS, Russ A. Johnson, Jeannie Thomas
  • LIQUID COLLECTION SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20100185167
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: ALLEGIANCE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas L. MICHAELS, Russ A. Johnson, Jeannie Thomas
  • LIQUID COLLECTION SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20100174249
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: ALLEGIANCE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Jeannie Thomas
  • Liquid collection system and related methods
    Publication number: 20080179344
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Jeannie Thomas