Patents by Inventor Paul D. Thomas

Paul D. 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).

  • Patent number: 5291780
    Abstract: A flow meter of the non-moving part type comprises first and second measuring devices (1, 2) having different point characteristics and which are connected together in a series. A by-pass line (11) and valve (12) are connected in parallel with the flow meters and a third larger flow measuring device (10) is connected in series. At a given flow rate the valve opens and the third measuring device is used to measure the higher flow rates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1994
    Inventors: Paul D. Thomas, Cetin Mazharoglu
  • Patent number: 4392316
    Abstract: A ceiling suspended product display is shown for advertising sale product. The ceiling suspended product display a plurality of display panels suspended from a ceiling hook by suspension attachments. The display panels are interconnected by flexible hinges which permit the display panels to be folded into a compact package for storage and shipment. Upon arrival to the place of sale, the display panels may be unfolded to form a display and secured by twist ties. The ceiling hook is designed to be suspended from the rib of a false ceiling. A cord extends downwardly from the ceiling hook to a swivel. Three equal length chains are connected from the lower portion of the swivel and each of the chains are connected to eyelets in the display panels. The swivel permits the display panel to rotate under the influence of drafts in the store to attract the attention of the consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1983
    Inventor: Paul D. Thomas
  • Patent number: 3953616
    Abstract: This invention relates to certain novel starch compositions. More particularly, it is concerned with certain useful salts of various half-acid organic esters which have been found to be of value in industry when used in conjunction with starch. The invention includes the use of these salts as well as the compositions containing them within its scope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1973
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1976
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventor: Paul D. Thomas