Patents by Inventor Robert L. Lathrop, III
Robert L. Lathrop, III 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).
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Patent number: 7582095Abstract: The clip applier of the current invention solves the problems of prior art tools by incorporating a pre-clamp mechanism, the function of which is to pre-clamp the vessel to be ligated to a dimension such that the center leg of the spring of the ligation clip need be lifted only slightly. In this manner the spring clip can be slid over the smaller pre-clamped dimension. This insures that the clip spring material will remain within its elastic limit while allowing the tool to maintain a low profile for use in endoscopic surgery, even on large diameter vessels.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2003Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Apollo Camera, L.L.C.Inventors: John I. Shipp, Robert L. Lathrop, Jr., Robert L. Lathrop, III, Donald R. Reichel, Robert J. Hayes
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Patent number: 7468065Abstract: An apparatus and methods for delivering ocular implants or microimplants. The apparatus is ergonomically designed for ease of use, and a simple manual depression of an actuator produces proportional movement of a linkage causing the implant or microimplant to be ejected through a cannula disposed at the desired location in the eye. Small gauge cannulas are provided for self-sealing methods of delivery.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2004Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Allergan, Inc.Inventors: David A. Weber, Ingrid Kane, Mike Rehal, Robert L. Lathrop, III, Kenny Aptekarev, Jeffrey Etter, Scott Gerondale, Rahul Bhagat, Shawn Davis
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Patent number: 7331370Abstract: A lifting mechanism is provided for a window covering which allows a bottom rail of the window covering to maintain a static position unless raised or lowered by a user. The lifting mechanism is included within either a top or bottom rail of the window covering. The lifting mechanism includes cords which pass from a rail including the lifting mechanism to a rail not including the lifting mechanism and about cord redirectors located within the rail including the lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism includes spools and associated springs for gathering excess portions of the cord thereon. A progressive resister is coupled to the spools with the progressive resister providing different amounts of resistance to spool rotation depending on the amount of cord upon each spool.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2004Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Shades Unlimited, Inc.Inventors: David R. Militello, Barry L. Shevick, Robert L. Lathrop, III, Bruce R. Dendulk
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Patent number: 7147644Abstract: An apparatus and methods for delivering ocular implants or microimplants. The apparatus is ergonomically designed for ease of use, and a simple manual depression of an actuator produces proportional movement of a linkage causing the implant or microimplant to be ejected through a cannula disposed at the desired location in the eye. Small gauge cannulas are provided for self-sealing methods of delivery.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2004Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Allergan, Inc.Inventors: David Weber, Ingrid Kane, Mike Rehal, Robert L. Lathrop, III, Kenny Aptekarev
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Patent number: 7090681Abstract: An apparatus and methods for delivering ocular implants or microimplants. The apparatus is ergonomically designed for ease of use, and a simple manual depression of an actuator produces proportional movement of a linkage causing the implant or microimplant to be ejected through a cannula disposed at the desired location in the eye. Small gauge cannulas are provided for self-sealing methods of delivery.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2003Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Allergan, Inc.Inventors: David A. Weber, Ingrid Kane, Mike Rehal, Robert L. Lathrop, III, Kenny Aptekarev, Jeffrey Etter
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Patent number: 6899717Abstract: An apparatus and methods for delivering ocular implants or microimplants. The apparatus is ergonomically designed for ease of use, and a simple manual depression of an actuator produces proportional movement of a linkage causing the implant or microimplant to be ejected through a cannula disposed at the desired location in the eye. Small gauge cannulas are provided for self-sealing methods of delivery.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2002Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: Allergan, Inc.Inventors: David Weber, Ingrid Kane, Mike Rehal, Robert L. Lathrop, III, Kenny Aptekarev
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Patent number: 6320960Abstract: A headset has an earpiece and a flexible microphone boom. The headset is designed and constructed to be lightweight, flexibly adjustable, and comfortable to wear. The earpiece fits comfortably over an external portion of an ear of a wearer and between a head of the wearer and the ear. The earpiece is designed to be easily adjusted for a secure, comfortable fit. In the preferred embodiment, the earpiece includes a rigid plastic backbone and a ductile wire. In an alternate embodiment, the earpiece includes a rigid plastic backbone, a spring, and a ductile wire. The earpiece has an asymmetrical U shape, facilitating easy adjustment to fit securely around the external portion of the ear. A speaker module is coupled to the earpiece and designed to rest over a pinna of the ear when the earpiece is worn over the ear. A small speaker is mounted inside the speaker module. The speaker module is coupled to the earpiece by a ball and socket joint integrally formed as part of the earpiece.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1999Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Assignee: Hello Direct, Inc.Inventors: Robert L. Lathrop, III, Richard J. Lutzinger, Kenneth G. Olson, John H. Magnasco
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Patent number: 5993465Abstract: The clip applier of the current invention solves the problems of prior art tools by incorporating a pre-clamp mechanism, the function of which is to pre-clamp the vessel to be ligated to a dimension such that the center leg of the spring of the ligation clip need be lifted only slightly. In this manner the spring clip can be slid over the smaller pre-clamped dimension. This insures that the clip spring material will remain within its elastic limit while allowing the tool to maintain a low profile for use in endoscopic surgery, even on large diameter vessels.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 1996Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Assignee: Apollo Camera, LLCInventors: John I. Shipp, Robert L. Lathrop, Jr., Robert L. Lathrop, III, Donald R. Reichel, Robert J. Hayes
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Patent number: 5858018Abstract: The clip applier of the current invention solves the problems of prior art tools by incorporating a pre-clamp mechanism, the function of which is to pre-clamp the vessel to be ligated to a dimension such that the center leg of the spring of the ligation clip need be lifted only slightly. In this manner the spring clip can be slid over the smaller pre-clamped dimension. This insures that the clip spring material will remain within its elastic limit while allowing the tool to maintain a low profile for use in endoscopic surgery, even on large diameter vessels.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 1994Date of Patent: January 12, 1999Assignee: Apollo Camera, LLCInventors: John I. Shipp, Robert L. Lathrop, Jr., Robert L. Lathrop, III, Donald R. Reichel, Robert J. Hayes
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Patent number: D436095Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1999Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: Hello Direct, Inc.Inventors: Peter Otto Schmidt, Robert L. Lathrop, III, Richard J. Lutzinger, Kenneth G. Olson, John H. Magnasco