Patents by Inventor Thomas D. Henderson

Thomas D. Henderson 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: 20080255520
    Abstract: The invention provides a lightweight, inexpensive syringe holder for substantially simultaneous multiple injections such as, but not limited to, intramuscular injections for immunizations. The syringe holder can be molded as a single unit, and can be disposable or reusable, and easily cleanable and/or sterilizable, as desired. The syringe holder can securely accommodate two or more syringes, and two or more substantially simultaneous injections can be performed easily by the administrator using only one hand. Thus, it is possible for the administrator to use two hands, and perform four or more injections that are substantially simultaneous, thus reducing pain, stress and trauma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: Thomas D. Henderson
  • Patent number: 7280134
    Abstract: The improved landscape camera system for use in aircraft utilizes digital video technology to obtain multiple fields of view that are selectable for viewing by passengers on the aircraft, from either a single video frame or from multiple cameras with different fields of view. The camera module can also receive video input from one or more auxiliary video cameras, such as a vertical fin mounted video camera, i.e. directed forward for a view of the aircraft in flight, or a rearward looking belly mounted camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Thales Avionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Henderson, George W. Bates
  • Patent number: 5574497
    Abstract: The invention is a compact multi-camera closed circuit video television system for use in commercial aircraft. The arrangement of the cameras and the construction of the system are arranged to allow installation within either the pressurized or unpressurized portions of the aircraft, and the video cameras are arranged to provide multiple views of the exterior of the aircraft under the control of the flight crew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Puritan Bennett Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas D. Henderson, James M. McCann
  • Patent number: 5440337
    Abstract: The invention is a compact multi-camera closed circuit video television system for use in commercial aircraft. The arrangement of the cameras and the construction of the system are arranged to allow installation within either the pressurized or unpressurized portions of the aircraft, and the video cameras are arranged to provide multiple views of the exterior of the aircraft under the control of the flight crew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Assignee: Puritan-Bennett Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas D. Henderson, James M. McCann
  • Patent number: 5070407
    Abstract: In a video camera using a silicon diode tube or a similar acting light sensitive solid state pickup element as a light image sensing device, a light control device which detects light in the visual spectrum and upon receipt of visual spectrum light operates a mechanical switching device which positions a Cut I-R filter in front of the image sensing device for visual light illuminated objects and positions a optical or neutral density filter in front of the image sensing device in the absences of any visual light for detection of infra-red light illuminated objects. Different filters can be substituted for other illuminating light frequencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1991
    Inventors: Ernest E. Wheeler, William M. Wheeler, David C. Wheeler, Thomas D. Henderson
  • Patent number: 4071016
    Abstract: The specification and drawings disclose an apparatus for collecting incident solar radiation and using it to heat a fluid such as air. The disclosed apparatus comprises a housing having a generally triangular cross-section which defines an upwardly facing chamber having its open upper end closed by a sheet of solar transmissive plastic material. Positioned within the chamber, generally at the juncture of the bottom and end wall, is a mass of heat-absorbing material. A plurality of focusing lens are positioned within the chamber and arranged to focus solar radiation upon the mass. Heat absorbed and collected by the mass is extracted by air which is passed over the mass by a duct system including a blower. The blower and duct system is arranged to cause air to pass over and about the heat-absorbing mass to an outlet duct from which it is conveyed to a point of use or storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1978
    Assignee: Solar Energy For The Family Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas D. Henderson