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: 20080103433
    Abstract: An improved method of controlling intraocular pressure with a microsurgical system using measured flow rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Nader Nazarifar, Frederick Reed, John Huculak, Roger Thomas
  • Patent number: 7361344
    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: December 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin M. Bednar, Linda Gross, legal representative, G. Roger Thomas, Cordell E. Gross
  • Patent number: 7326183
    Abstract: An improved method of controlling intraocular pressure with a microsurgical system using measured flow rate and a dual infusion chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Nader Nazarifar, Frederick Reed, John C. Huculak, Roger Thomas
  • Publication number: 20070298862
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for configuring a gaming device that provides a contiguous scene for a game outcome. The contiguous scene is divided into a plurality of image elements and these image elements are assigned to various locations on either a stepper motor reel assembly or a virtual reel. A winning game outcome may then result when the individual image elements are displayed along a common payline to form a complete contiguous scene. The contiguous scene may be further enhanced by the addition of embedded animation or video. Additionally, the contiguous scene may also be enhanced by association with player preferences stored within a player tracking system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventor: Roger Thomas Kidneigh
  • Publication number: 20070293844
    Abstract: An improved method of controlling intraocular pressure with a microsurgical system using measured flow rate and a dual infusion chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Nader Nazarifar, Frederick Reed, John Huculak, Roger Thomas, Steven Charles
  • Patent number: 7299838
    Abstract: A planer assembly consisting of a planer and a debris collection container, the debris collection container comprising a receptacle for storage of debris generated by a planer during its planing action and a connector which connects the receptacle to a planer and through which debris can pass from the a planer to the receptacle during use wherein there is provided at least one transparent window in the connector and/or the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Roger Thomas
  • Patent number: 7299839
    Abstract: A planer comprising a body comprising an aperture formed within it to accommodate a deflector; the body being mounted on a shoe, the shoe having an aperture formed through it; a cutting drum rotatably mounted within a recess formed by a wall within the body; a motor mounted within the body to rotatingly drive the cutting drum; at least one cutting blade mounted on the periphery of the drum; an airflow generator which creates an air flow for entraining debris created by the cutting action of the blade; directional means which directs the airflow; and a removable deflector for guiding the airflow and entrained debris from within the body to outside of the body; wherein there is a pivotal flap which is capable of being pivoted between a first position where the entrance is closed and a second position where it is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Roger Thomas
  • Patent number: 7296603
    Abstract: A debris collection container for a planer comprising a receptacle for storage of debris generated by a planer during its planing action and a connector which connects the receptacle to a planer and through which debris can pass from the a planer to the receptacle during use wherein the receptacle comprises at least one resiliently deformable section which can be held compressed for reduce the size of the receptacle or released to allow deformable section to expand The receptacle comprises a first rigid section, a second rigid section connected to the first rigid section via a third resiliently deformable section wherein the first section can be releasably attached to the second section when the third section is compressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Roger Thomas
  • Publication number: 20070083150
    Abstract: An improved method of controlling intraocular pressure with a microsurgical system using measured flow rate and a dual infusion chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Nader Nazarifar, Frederick Reed, John Huculak, Roger Thomas
  • Publication number: 20070073234
    Abstract: An improved surgical cassette for controlling intraocular pressure during ophthalmic surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: Nader Nazarifar, Mark Hopkins, Shawn Gao, Frederick Reed, John Huculak, Roger Thomas
  • Publication number: 20070005030
    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: June 21, 2005
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Hopkins, John Huculak, Kirk Todd, Roger Thomas, Shawn Gao, Nader Nazarifar
  • Patent number: 7108028
    Abstract: A debris collection container for a planer comprising a receptacle for storage of debris generated by a planer during its planing action and a connector which connects the receptacle to a planer and through which debris can pass from the a planer to the receptacle during use wherein the connector connects to the receptacle via a part spherical shaped section which curves the direction of travel of any air or debris entrained within it as it passes through the part spherical section. The part spherical section curves any airflow and any entrained debris through ninety degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Roger Thomas
  • Patent number: 7069968
    Abstract: A planer comprising; a body including a wall and the wall defining a recess and an expulsion aperture, a cutting drum rotatably mounted within the recess, the cutting action of the drum causing debris to be ejected from the recess through the expulsion aperture; an airflow generator for producing an airflow within the body; a conduit defined within the body for directing the airflow, the conduit connected to the recess by the expulsion aperture; and wherein the debris entering the conduit through the expulsion aperture travels substantially in a first direction, and the airflow through the conduit adjacent to the expulsion aperture travels substantially in a second direction, and the first direction of the debris and the second direction of the airflow intersect at an acute angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Thomas, Steve Hill
  • Publication number: 20050274433
    Abstract: A planer assembly consisting of a planer and a debris collection container, the debris collection container comprising a receptacle for storage of debris generated by a planer during its planing action and a connector which connects the receptacle to a planer and through which debris can pass from the a planer to the receptacle during use wherein there is provided at least one transparent window in the connector and/or the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventor: Roger Thomas
  • Publication number: 20050153647
    Abstract: A novel flue design using titanium sections, affording rapid construction, corrosion resistance for low maintenance and inertness over a wide range of operating conditions. The lower density of titanium versus steel or nickel alloys makes this flue design structurally possible and results in lower cost flues compared to flues of other alloys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Roger Thomas, Cary Veith, James Grauman, Rick Glitz
  • Publication number: 20040250883
    Abstract: A debris collection container for a planer comprising a receptacle for storage of debris generated by a planer during its planing action and a connector which connects the receptacle to a planer and through which debris can pass from the a planer to the receptacle during use wherein the connector connects to the receptacle via a part spherical shaped section which curves the direction of travel of any air or debris entrained within it as it passes through the part spherical section. The part spherical section curves any airflow and any entrained debris through ninety degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventor: Roger Thomas
  • Publication number: 20040250887
    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: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventor: Roger Thomas
  • Publication number: 20040250885
    Abstract: A planer comprising; a body including a wall and the wall defining a recess and an expulsion aperture, a cutting drum rotatably mounted within the recess, the cutting action of the drum causing debris to be ejected from the recess through the expulsion aperture; an airflow generator for producing an airflow within the body; a conduit defined within the body for directing the airflow, the conduit connected to the recess by the expulsion aperture; and wherein the debris entering the conduit through the expulsion aperture travels substantially in a first direction, and the airflow through the conduit adjacent to the expulsion aperture travels substantially in a second direction, and the first direction of the debris and the second direction of the airflow intersect at an acute angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Roger Thomas, Steve Hill
  • Patent number: D550362
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Argelio M. Olivera, Mark J. Forchette, John C. Huculak, Roger Thomas, David Weston, Russell L. Finlay
  • Patent number: D567381
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Alcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Argelio M. Olivera, Mark J. Forchette, John C. Huculak, Roger Thomas, David Weston, Russell L. Finlay