Patents by Inventor Richard A Simmers

Richard A Simmers 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).

  • Intravenous drip component illumination device
    Publication number: 20050117335
    Abstract: A single intravenous drip components illumination device containing a source of light that can illuminate IV bags or bottles, drip chambers and tubing. The directed light of the light source provides adequate lighting for use of the invention in unlit or dimly lit settings with minimum lateral scattering. The invention is powered by an external AC or DC power supply and/or by batteries mounted internally to the base of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Joel Rodriquez, Richard Simmers, Joan O'Donnell, Alejandro Berenstein
  • Single intraveneous drip component illumination device
    Patent number: 6877877
    Abstract: A single intravenous drip components illumination device containing a source of light that can illuminate IV bags or bottles, drip chambers and tubing. The directed light of the light source provides adequate lighting for use of the invention in unlit or dimly lit settings with minimum lateral scattering. The invention is powered by an external AC or DC power supply and/or by batteries mounted internally to the base of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Embo-Optics, LLC
    Inventors: Joel J. Rodriguez, Richard A Simmers, Joan O'Donnell, Alejandro Berenstein
  • Single intraveneous drip component illumination device
    Publication number: 20040160770
    Abstract: A single intravenous drip components illumination device containing a source of light that can illuminate IV bags or bottles, drip chambers and tubing. The directed light of the light source provides adequate lighting for use of the invention in unlit or dimly lit settings with minimum lateral scattering. The invention is powered by an external AC or DC power supply and/or by batteries mounted internally to the base of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Joel J. Rodriguez, Richard A. Simmers, Joan O'Donnell, Alejandro Berenstein
  • Urethral compression device
    Patent number: 6609522
    Abstract: A urethral compression device prevents male urinary incontinence by compressing the urethra. The device has a pressure-applying element. The urethral compression device compress the urethra. The device is designed to allow the user to manipulate the device using only one hand, if so desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: UroScientific Incorporated
    Inventors: Gordon Cheng, Sanjaya Kumar, Richard Beane, Richard Simmers
  • Urethral compression device
    Publication number: 20020153014
    Abstract: A urethral compression device prevents male urinary incontinence by compressing the urethra. The device has a pressure- applying element. The urethral compression device compress the urethra. The device is designed to allow the user to manipulate the device using only one hand, if so desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Applicant: UroScientific, Incorporated.
    Inventors: Gordon Cheng, Sanjaya Kumar, Richard Beane, Richard Simmers
  • Urethral compression device
    Patent number: 6289895
    Abstract: A urethral compression device prevents male urinary incontinence by compressing the urethra. The device has a longitudinally extending pressure-applying element. The urethral compression device compress the urethra without applying undue force to other parts of the penis. The device incorporates a latching mechanism for the purpose of securing the device in a locked position with the pressure-applying element compressing the urethra of the penis. The device is designed to allow the user to manipulate the device using only one hand, if so desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: UroScientific, Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon Cheng, Sanjaya Kumar, Richard Beane, Richard Simmers