Patents by Inventor Paul A. James

Paul A. James 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: 11890000
    Abstract: A retractor blade includes a shaft having a head portion at a first end and a foot portion at a second end of the shaft. A connector is coupled to the head portion for coupling to a frame. A toe portion extends from the foot portion and has a width and longitudinal curvature configured to at least partially conform to a curvature of a spinal vertebral body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Inventors: Charles R. Watts, Paul A. James
  • Publication number: 20220218324
    Abstract: A retractor blade includes a shaft having a head portion at a first end and a foot portion at a second end of the shaft. A connector is coupled to the head portion for coupling to a frame. A toe portion extends from the foot portion and has a width and longitudinal curvature configured to at least partially conform to a curvature of a spinal vertebral body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Charles R. Watts, Paul A. James
  • Patent number: 11311282
    Abstract: A retractor blade includes a shaft having a head portion at a first end and a foot portion at a second end of the shaft. A connector is coupled to the head portion for coupling to a frame. A toe portion extends from the foot portion and has a width and longitudinal curvature configured to at least partially conform to a curvature of a spinal vertebral body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Inventors: Charles R. Watts, Paul A. James
  • Publication number: 20220117592
    Abstract: A retractor blade includes a shaft having a head portion at a first end and a foot portion at a second end of the shaft. A connector is coupled to the head portion for coupling to a frame. A toe portion extends from the foot portion and has a width and longitudinal curvature configured to at least partially conform to a curvature of a spinal vertebral body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Paul A. James, Charles R. Watts
  • Patent number: 8172331
    Abstract: An article of seating furniture that is particularly desirable for use with bariatric patients is disclosed. The seating furniture includes a seat portion that includes a front seating area and a rear seating area. The front seating area is defined by a generally semi-elliptical front perimeter surface while the rear seating area is defined by a different, generally semi-elliptical rear perimeter surface. The surface area of the front seating area is less than the surface area of the rear seating area to provide enhanced ingress and egress for a bariatric patient. The seating furniture includes a back portion and two pair of support legs that further enhance the desirability of the seating furniture for a bariatric patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Krueger International, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Daniel Cramer, Paul A. James
  • Publication number: 20090295214
    Abstract: An article of seating furniture that is particularly desirable for use with bariatric patients is disclosed. The seating furniture includes a seat portion that includes a front seating area and a rear seating area. The front seating area is defined by a generally semi-elliptical front perimeter surface while the rear seating area is defined by a different, generally semi-elliptical rear perimeter surface. The surface area of the front seating area is less than the surface area of the rear seating area to provide enhanced ingress and egress for a bariatric patient. The seating furniture includes a back portion and two pair of support legs that further enhance the desirability of the seating furniture for a bariatric patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: KRUEGER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: E. Daniel Cramer, Paul A. James
  • Patent number: D582171
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Krueger International, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Daniel Cramer, Paul A. James
  • Patent number: D586131
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Krueger International, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Daniel Cramer, Paul A. James
  • Patent number: D600466
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Krueger International, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Daniel Cramer, Paul A. James
  • Patent number: D602706
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Krueger International, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Daniel Cramer, Paul A. James
  • Patent number: D666842
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Krueger International, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Daniel Cramer, Paul A. James
  • Patent number: D675844
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Krueger International, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Daniel Cramer, Paul A. James
  • Patent number: D677486
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Krueger International, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Daniel Cramer, Paul A. James
  • Patent number: D686010
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Krueger International, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Daniel Cramer, Paul A. James
  • Patent number: D690526
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Krueger International, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Daniel Cramer, Paul A. James
  • Patent number: D694035
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Krueger International, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Daniel Cramer, Paul A. James
  • Patent number: D747611
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Grand Rapids Chair Company
    Inventors: Ryan E. Haase, Paul A. James
  • Patent number: D767295
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Grand Rapids Chair Company
    Inventors: Ryan E. Haase, Paul A. James
  • Patent number: D939235
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Grand Rapids Chair Company
    Inventor: Paul A. James
  • Patent number: D974788
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Grand Rapids Chair Company
    Inventor: Paul A. James