Patents by Inventor Joel Donald Gray

Joel Donald Gray 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).

  • SYSTEM FOR DETECTING A GENERALLY TRANSPARENT OR TRANSLUCENT ITEM
    Publication number: 20150226876
    Abstract: A detector for detecting generally transparent or translucent items for a high speed filling machine. The detector includes an infrared emitter emitting infrared light in a range of 1300 nm to 1600 nm or 1800 nm to 2200 nm and an infrared sensor for detecting infrared light in the selected ranges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Joel Donald GRAY, Robert Michael GRAY, Jeffrey J. DEAN
  • Surgical device with malleable shaft
    Publication number: 20030191494
    Abstract: The present invention provides a surgical device having a tissue engaging portion, a shaft member, and a handle assembly. The tissue engaging portion includes first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing, and occluding body tissue and conduits. The shaft member is operatively coupled to the tissue engaging portion and is capable of being placed in different curvatures. The handle assembly is operatively coupled to both the shaft member and to the tissue engaging portion. The shaft member of the present invention allows the surgeon to bend and adjust the shape of the surgical device to minimize its intrusion and to allow for proper positioning in predetermined body locations. In a preferred embodiment, a portion of the device is disposable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicant: Allegiance Healthcare Corporation
    Inventors: Joel Donald Gray, Donald B. Williams, Thomas J. Block, Delos M. Cosgrove
  • Surgical device with malleable shaft
    Patent number: 6139563
    Abstract: The present invention provides a surgical device having a tissue engaging portion, a shaft member, and a handle assembly. The tissue engaging portion includes first and second opposed jaws for grasping, securing, and occluding body tissue and conduits. The shaft member is operatively coupled to the tissue engaging portion and is capable of being placed in different curvatures. The handle assembly is operatively coupled to both the shaft member and to the tissue engaging portion. The shaft member of the present invention allows the surgeon to bend and adjust the shape of the surgical device to minimize its intrusion and to allow for proper positioning in predetermined body locations. In a preferred embodiment, a portion of the device is disposable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Allegiance Corporation
    Inventors: Delos M. Cosgrove, III, Joel Donald Gray, Donald B. Williams, Thomas J. Block