Patents by Inventor Thomas F. McGee

Thomas F. McGee 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).

  • Patent number: 10894128
    Abstract: An automatic injector includes a housing having a guide, a drive control mechanism, a transmission assembly, a motor, and an energy source. The housing may further include a cartridge cover. A drive control mechanism includes a drive screw, a cartridge carrier, a plunger carrier, and one or more control transfer instruments, such as a puck or cylinder. The drive screw interfaces and connects with the plunger carrier. The automatic injector is configured to accept a variety of syringes as cartridges for drug delivery. The cartridges may be ejected from the injector and safely disposed after use, making the injector a reusable automatic injector. The reusable automatic injector may further include one or more sensors, such as a cartridge sensor and a patient sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: UNL HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Bokelman, George M. Wohlhieter, Thomas F. McGee, Arthur G. Marlin, Stefanie A. Hurowitz, David R. Jansen, Ellen Ni Chathail
  • Patent number: 10794415
    Abstract: A threaded blind fastener and spacer assembly is provided, the assembly including a blind fastener having a flange; and a spacer having a surface, said spacer having a hole therethrough, said hole terminating as a counterbore at said surface, said counterbore receiving said flange. Methods of preparing the assembly and a method of securing the threaded blind fastener and spacer assembly to a substrate material are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Bollhoff Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas F. McGee, Roger D. Fieldhouse
  • Publication number: 20200138346
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Paul V. Neale, Sean Saint, James R. Petisce, James Patrick Thrower, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Daniel S. Kline, John A, Guerre, Daniel Shawn Codd, Thomas F. McGee, David Michael Petersen
  • Publication number: 20190357821
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Mark C. Brister, Paul V. Neale, Sean T. Saint, James R. Petisce, Thomas F. McGee, Daniel Shawn Codd, David Michael Petersen, Daniel S. Kline
  • Publication number: 20190038837
    Abstract: An automatic injector includes a housing having a guide, a drive control mechanism, a transmission assembly, a motor, and an energy source. The housing may further include a cartridge cover. A drive control mechanism includes a drive screw, a cartridge carrier, a plunger carrier, and one or more control transfer instruments, such as a puck or cylinder. The drive screw interfaces and connects with the plunger carrier. The automatic injector is configured to accept a variety of syringes as cartridges for drug delivery. The cartridges may be ejected from the injector and safely disposed after use, making the injector a reusable automatic injector. The reusable automatic injector may further include one or more sensors, such as a cartridge sensor and a patient sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin Bokelman, George M. Wohlhieter, Thomas F. McGee, Arthur G. Marlin, Stefanie A. Hurowitz, David R. Jansen, Ellen Ni Chathail
  • Publication number: 20190003508
    Abstract: A threaded blind fastener and spacer assembly is provided, the assembly including a blind fastener having a flange; and a spacer having a surface, said spacer having a hole therethrough, said hole terminating as a counterbore at said surface, said counterbore receiving said flange. Methods of preparing the assembly and a method of securing the threaded blind fastener and spacer assembly to a substrate material are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas F. McGee, Roger D. Fieldhouse
  • Patent number: 10046115
    Abstract: An automatic injector includes a housing having a guide, a drive control mechanism, a transmission assembly, a motor, and an energy source. The housing may further include a cartridge cover. A drive control mechanism includes a drive screw, a cartridge carrier, a plunger carrier, and one or more control transfer instruments, such as a puck or cylinder. The drive screw interfaces and connects with the plunger carrier. The automatic injector is configured to accept a variety of syringes as cartridges for drug delivery. The cartridges may be ejected from the injector and safely disposed after use, making the injector a reusable automatic injector. The reusable automatic injector may further include one or more sensors, such as a cartridge sensor and a patient sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: UNL Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Bokelman, George M. Wohlhieter, Thomas F. McGee, Arthur G. Marlin, Stefanie A. Hurowitz, David R. Jansen, Ellen Ni Chathail
  • Publication number: 20180049682
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Mark C. Brister, Paul V. Neale, Sean T. Saint, James R. Petisce, Thomas F. McGee, Daniel Shawn Codd, David Michael Peterson, Daniel S. Kline
  • Patent number: 9833176
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Paul V. Neale, Sean Saint, James R. Petisce, Thomas F. McGee, Daniel Shawn Codd, David Michael Petersen, Daniel S. Kline
  • Patent number: 9814414
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Paul V. Neale, Sean Saint, James R. Petisce, James Patrick Thrower, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Daniel S. Kline, John A. Guerre, Daniel Shawn Codd, Thomas F. McGee, David Michael Petersen
  • Publication number: 20170196491
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Mark C. Brister, Paul V. Neale, Sean Saint, James R. Petisce, James Patrick Thrower, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Daniel S. Kline, John A. Guerre, Daniel Shawn Codd, Thomas F. McGee, David Michael Petersen
  • Patent number: 9414777
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Paul V. Neale, Sean Saint, James R. Petisce, James Patrick Thrower, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Daniel S. Kline, John A. Guerre, Daniel Shawn Codd, Thomas F. McGee, David Michael Petersen
  • Publication number: 20150174326
    Abstract: An automatic injector includes a housing having a guide, a drive control mechanism, a transmission assembly, a motor, and an energy source. The housing may further include a cartridge cover. A drive control mechanism includes a drive screw, a cartridge carrier, a plunger carrier, and one or more control transfer instruments, such as a puck or cylinder. The drive screw interfaces and connects with the plunger carrier. The automatic injector is configured to accept a variety of syringes as cartridges for drug delivery. The cartridges may be ejected from the injector and safely disposed after use, making the injector a reusable automatic injector. The reusable automatic injector may further include one or more sensors, such as a cartridge sensor and a patient sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Kevin Bokelman, George M. Wohlhieter, Thomas F. McGee, Arthur G. Marlin, Stefanie A. Hurowitz, David R. Jansen, Ellen Ni Chathail
  • Patent number: 8920374
    Abstract: An automatic injector includes a housing having a guide, a drive control mechanism, a transmission assembly, a motor, and an energy source. The housing may further include a cartridge cover. A drive control mechanism includes a drive screw, a cartridge carrier, a plunger carrier, and one or more control transfer instruments, such as a puck or cylinder. The drive screw interfaces and connects with the plunger carrier. The automatic injector is configured to accept a variety of syringes as cartridges for drug delivery. The cartridges may be ejected from the injector and safely disposed after use, making the injector a reusable automatic injector. The reusable automatic injector may further include one or more sensors, such as a cartridge sensor and a patient sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Unitract Syringe Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Kevin Bokelman, George M. Wohlhieter, Thomas F. McGee, Arthur G. Marlin, Stefanie A. Hurowitz, David R. Jansen, Ellen Ni Chathail
  • Patent number: 8801611
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Paul V. Neale, Sean Saint, James Patrick Thrower, Thomas F. McGee, Daniel Shawn Codd, David Michael Petersen, Daniel S. Kline
  • Patent number: 8721545
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Paul V. Neale, Sean Saint, James Patrick Thrower, Thomas F. McGee, Daniel Shawn Codd, David Michael Petersen, Daniel S. Kline
  • Publication number: 20140012229
    Abstract: An automatic injector includes a housing having a guide, a drive control mechanism, a transmission assembly, a motor, and an energy source. The housing may further include a cartridge cover. A drive control mechanism includes a drive screw, a cartridge carrier, a plunger carrier, and one or more control transfer instruments, such as a puck or cylinder. The drive screw interfaces and connects with the plunger carrier. The automatic injector is configured to accept a variety of syringes as cartridges for drug delivery. The cartridges may be ejected from the injector and safely disposed after use, making the injector a reusable automatic injector. The reusable automatic injector may further include one or more sensors, such as a cartridge sensor and a patient sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Kevin Bokelman, George M. Wohlhieter, Thomas F. McGee, Arthur G. Marlin, Stefanie A. Hurowitz, David R. Jansen, Ellen Ni Chathail
  • Patent number: 8475373
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Paul V. Neale, Sean Saint, James Patrick Thrower, Thomas F. McGee, Daniel Shawn Codd, David Michael Petersen, Daniel S. Kline
  • Publication number: 20120277562
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Paul V. Neale, Sean Saint, James R. Petisce, Thomas F. McGee, Daniel Shawn Codd, David Michael Petersen, Daniel S. Kline
  • Patent number: D764657
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Unitract Syringe PTY LTD
    Inventors: Kevin Bokelman, George M. Wohlhieter, Thomas F. McGee, Kun-Chi Wu