Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Boswell

Thomas A. Boswell 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: 20070244829
    Abstract: A system and method for delivering an object to a user is disclosed. The method may include storing authentication information for a user. The method may also include receiving a first user input and comparing the stored authentication information with the first user input. The first user input may include data stored on an electromagnetic card. The method may also include receiving a second user input and comparing the stored authentication information with the second user input. The second user input may include a personal identification number. If the user has been authenticated, the method may include communicating an electronic command for unsecuring at least one object. The electronic command may be communicated to a housing unit having compartments for housing objects. The location of the object may be communicated to the user and the user may pick up the object from the unsecured compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2006
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas Boswell, Michael Lamb, Benny Jones
  • Patent number: 5226892
    Abstract: A clamp for Laprosocopy tubing in surgical procedures. A folded, plastic frame, has a contact adhesive base for non-penetrating affixation to a sterile drape. The foam forms a top and a bottom plate, which are hinged in facing opposition; each contains opposing foam pads for holding, without crimping or crushing, Laprosocopy and other surgical tubing having varying diameters. The plastic frame is sufficiently flexible to form a hinge section, and has a molded-in snap tab closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Inventor: Thomas A. Boswell