Patents by Inventor Roger Thomas

Roger 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).

  • Publication number: 20110048186
    Abstract: A cutting guide having a seam allowance recess and methods of cutting a piece of material with such cutting guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Janna Lee Thomas, Paul Roger Thomas
  • Publication number: 20110047804
    Abstract: A cutting guide having a seam allowance recess and methods of cutting a piece of material with such cutting guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Janna Lee Thomas, Paul Roger Thomas
  • Publication number: 20110035975
    Abstract: Generally, the present invention relates to an ironing surface for use in ironing ironable materials, and in particular relates to a pinnable pressable ironing surface on which ironable materials can be pinned and pressed with a hot iron.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventors: Janna Lee Thomas, Paul Roger Thomas
  • Patent number: 7856723
    Abstract: A footplate for a power tool for guiding the tool along a guide, the footplate having on its lower surface at least one dual-restriction , wherein the first part of the dual-restriction is for engaging a rail extending in a longitudinal direction of a first guide on the upper surface of said first guide and the second part of the dual-restriction is for engaging a rail extending in a longitudinal direction of a second different guide on the upper surface of said second guide, where the first and second parts of the or each dual-restriction each has a fixed side wall, and where the first and second parts of the or each dual-restriction have an adjustable side wall arranged opposite to a respective fixed side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Thomas, Scott Keenlyside, Joanne Rogers
  • Publication number: 20100260773
    Abstract: The invention relates to antibody molecules having specificity for antigenic determinants of human IL-13, therapeutic uses of the antibody molecules and methods for producing said antibody molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventors: Neil Gozzard, Alastair David Griffiths Lawson, Daniel John Lightwood, Roger Thomas Palframan, Bryan John Smith, Kerry Louise Tyson
  • Patent number: 7713237
    Abstract: An improved surgical cassette for controlling intraocular pressure during ophthalmic surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Nader Nazarifar, Mark A. Hopkins, Shawn X. Gao, Frederick Reed, John C. Huculak, Roger Thomas
  • Publication number: 20100030168
    Abstract: A microsurgical system capable of controlling aspiration and detecting an occlusion via monitoring a change in either suction flow rate or suction impedance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Mark A. Hopkins, John C. Huculak, Kirk W. Todd, Roger Thomas, Shawn X. Gao, Nader Nazarifar
  • Patent number: 7655230
    Abstract: A method for improving clinical outcome in focal ischemic stroke in a mammal by increasing cerebral blood flow and/or reducing infarct size is described which involves administering an effective amount of an anti-CD18 antibody to the mammal, in the absence of removal of the arterial obstruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin M. Bednar, Cordell E. Gross, Linda J. Gross, legal representative, G. Roger Thomas
  • Patent number: 7620486
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems for microprocessors to control a transmission power relay output with a latchdown mechanism in the event that either microprocessor decides it is appropriate to de-energize the relay. Advantageously, the present disclosure allows, for example, the transmission control to be performed by an existing dual microprocessor configuration instead of a custom-designed application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The microprocessor-based software is more easily updated or changed to add functionality. Further, the present disclosure minimizes unique development with respect to electronic transmission control with a less complex design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Alan Richard Ward, Roger Thomas Douglas, Michael Ray Lindsay, Jesse Mitchell Saier
  • Publication number: 20090274689
    Abstract: A method for improving clinical outcome in focal ischemic stroke in a mammal by increasing cerebral blood flow and/or reducing infarct size is described which involves administering an effective amount of an anti-CD18 antibody to the mammal, in the absence of removal of the arterial obstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: Martin M. Bednar, Cordell E. Gross, Linda J. Gross, G. Roger Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090260671
    Abstract: A photovoltaic system includes a first submodule and a second submodule connected in parallel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: First Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Thomas Green, John Kenneth Christiansen, Ricky C. Powell, Michael David Ross
  • Publication number: 20090252799
    Abstract: The subject invention pertains to materials and methods for stopping or decreasing the blood flow from an open wound or medical or surgical procedure. Compositions of the invention comprise a salt form of a cross-linked polyacrylic acid. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a sodium salt of a polyacrylic acid. Compositions of the invention can also optionally comprise one or more different salt ferrates, and/or a cationic exchanger resins, and/or a silver compound. In an exemplified embodiment, a composition of the invention comprises sodium polyacrylate provided in a dry powdered form. Polyacrylate compositions of the invention can be applied directly to a wound or treatment site, or they can be incorporated into a wound dressing, such as a bandage. The clot or scab formed at a wound or treatment site treated with the present invention is extremely elastic and exhibits considerable tensile strength when stretched to the breaking point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: Biolife, LLC
    Inventors: John Hen, John Alfred Thompson, Talmadge Kelly Keene, Michael H. Tollon, Mark Travi, Roger Thomas
  • Patent number: 7549450
    Abstract: A planer comprising: a body; the body including a wall and the wall defining a recess; a cutting drum rotatably mounted within the recess, the cutting action of the drum creating debris and ejecting it from the recess; an airflow generator for producing an airflow; a conduit defined within the body for directing the airflow, the conduit connected to the recess for entraining and removing the debris ejected from the recess; a deflector connectable to the conduit for guiding the air flow and entrained debris from within the body to outside of the body, the deflector having an interior and exterior; and wherein the conduit directs the airflow from the airflow generator, over the exterior of the deflector, then downward to the vicinity of the recess where debris is entrained by the airflow, and then to the deflector before it is guided by the deflector to outside of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Roger Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090133559
    Abstract: A power tool comprising a housing displaceably mounted to a foot plate, a blade, a motor, an electric switch and an interlock for controlling movement of the housing with respect to the foot plate. The interlock has a control button mounted to one of the housing or foot plate which cooperates with a channel fixed in relation to the other of the housing or foot plate. The control button can select between a plunge cut mode wherein the blade can protrude below the foot plate, or a blade change mode wherein the blade is prepared for a blade change operation. The channel comprises a major leg in communication with a minor leg. Cooperation between the control button and the major leg selects the plunge cut mode. Cooperation between the control button and the minor leg selects the blade change mode. The interlock may also comprise a housing lock and a spindle lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Sargeant, Scott Keenlyside, Roger Thomas, Rainer Herting
  • Publication number: 20090101418
    Abstract: A digital pen having a body, a sensor to provide an electronic representation of the pen's position on a writing surface, a memory to store data gathered by the sensor and a memory lock whereby unauthorised access to the data may be restricted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Roger Thomas Young, James Thomas Leavesley
  • Publication number: 20090049970
    Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-kickback for arresting movement of a rail accommodated within an elongate channel. The anti-kickback device includes a slide member arranged to slide along a slide surface between an extended position and a retracted position. The device further includes a resilient member, housed in a sleeve, which biases the slide member along the slide surface. The slide member, when in the extended position, is designed to urge the rail into abutment with a wall of the channel to arrest movement of the rail accommodated within the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Thomas, Scott Keenlyside
  • Publication number: 20090049972
    Abstract: A footplate for a power tool for guiding the tool along a guide, the footplate having on its lower surface at least one dual-restriction , wherein the first part of the dual-restriction is for engaging a rail extending in a longitudinal direction of a first guide on the upper surface of said first guide and the second part of the dual-restriction is for engaging a rail extending in a longitudinal direction of a second different guide on the upper surface of said second guide, where the first and second parts of the or each dual-restriction each has a fixed side wall, and where the first and second parts of the or each dual-restriction have an adjustable side wall arranged opposite to a respective fixed side wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Roger Thomas, Scott Keenlyside, Joanne Rogers
  • Patent number: 7455090
    Abstract: A planer comprising: a body defining an exhaust aperture and including a wall, the wall defining a recess, a cutting drum rotatably mounted within the recess, a motor mounted within the body to rotatingly drive the cutting drum, the cutting action of the drum causing debris to be ejected from the recess; an airflow generator for producing an airflow within the body; a conduit defined within the body for directing the airflow, the conduit in communication with the exhaust aperture and connected to the recess for entraining and removing debris ejected from the recess; and a removable deflector having an inner end and an outer end, the deflector insertable through the exhaust aperture and connectable to the conduit for guiding the air flow and debris to outside of the body, and wherein the deflector is insertable at a downward slope from the outer end to the inner end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Roger Thomas
  • Publication number: 20080262683
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems for microprocessors to control a transmission power relay output with a latchdown mechanism in the event that either microprocessor decides it is appropriate to de-energize the relay. Advantageously, the present disclosure allows, for example, the transmission control to be performed by an existing dual microprocessor configuration instead of a custom-designed application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The microprocessor-based software is more easily updated or changed to add functionality. Further, the present disclosure minimizes unique development with respect to electronic transmission control with a less complex design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Alan Richard Ward, Roger Thomas Douglas, Michael Ray Lindsay, Jesse Mitchell Saier
  • Patent number: 7422040
    Abstract: A debris collection container for a planer comprising a receptacle for storage of debris generated by a planer and a connector which connects the receptacle to a planer and through which debris can pass from the a planer to the receptacle, wherein the receptacle is provided an aperture through which the debris within the container can be removed, which aperture is sealed by cap, said cap releasably attachable to the receptacle by a bayonet type connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Roger Thomas