Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Fischer
Thomas J. Fischer 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).
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Patent number: 9895181Abstract: A bone plate sized and shaped for fixation to one of a phalangeal and metacarpal bone includes a head extending from a first end to a second end and having an elongated curved plate hole extending therethrough along a curved path from a first end to a second end, a plate hole axis of the elongated curved plate hole extending orthogonally from a top surface to a bone contacting surface of the bone plate and a shaft extending from the head, the shaft including an elongated shaft plate hole extending therethrough and elongated in a direction extending orthogonal to a central longitudinal axis of the bone plate, a plate hole axis of the elongated shaft plate hole extending orthogonally from the top surface to the bone contacting surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2017Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Adam Hashmi, Lynn Kelly, Daneen Touhalisky, Thomas J. Fischer
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Publication number: 20170265916Abstract: A bone plate sized and shaped for fixation to one of a phalangeal and metacarpal bone includes a head extending from a first end to a second end and having an elongated curved plate hole extending therethrough along a curved path from a first end to a second end, a plate hole axis of the elongated curved plate hole extending orthogonally from a top surface to a bone contacting surface of the bone plate and a shaft extending from the head, the shaft including an elongated shaft plate hole extending therethrough and elongated in a direction extending orthogonal to a central longitudinal axis of the bone plate, a plate hole axis of the elongated shaft plate hole extending orthogonally from the top surface to the bone contacting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Adam HASHMI, Lynn Kelly, Daneen Touhalisky, Thomas J. Fischer
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Patent number: 9707021Abstract: A bone plate sized and shaped for fixation to one of a phalangeal and metacarpal bone includes a head extending from a first end to a second end and having an elongated curved plate hole extending therethrough along a curved path from a first end to a second end, a plate hole axis of the elongated curved plate hole extending orthogonally from a top surface to a bone contacting surface of the bone plate and a shaft extending from the head, the shaft including an elongated shaft plate hole extending therethrough and elongated in a direction extending orthogonal to a central longitudinal axis of the bone plate, a plate hole axis of the elongated shaft plate hole extending orthogonally from the top surface to the bone contacting surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Adam Hashmi, Lynn Kelly, Daneen Touhalisky, Thomas J. Fischer
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Publication number: 20150374423Abstract: A bone plate sized and shaped for fixation to one of a phalangeal and metacarpal bone includes a head extending from a first end to a second end and having an elongated curved plate hole extending therethrough along a curved path from a first end to a second end, a plate hole axis of the elongated curved plate hole extending orthogonally from a top surface to a bone contacting surface of the bone plate and a shaft extending from the head, the shaft including an elongated shaft plate hole extending therethrough and elongated in a direction extending orthogonal to a central longitudinal axis of the bone plate, a plate hole axis of the elongated shaft plate hole extending orthogonally from the top surface to the bone contacting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Adam HASHMI, Lynn KELLY, Daneen TOUHALISKY, Thomas J. FISCHER
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Patent number: 8292274Abstract: A spring system for relatively displacing elements attached to end mounts of the rod assembly comprises a housing having a rod member movable between extended and retracted positions relative thereto, and a first compression spring in the housing surrounded by a second compression spring for biasing the rod member to one of an extended or retracted position relative to the housing. The two springs are oppositely wound whereby, from a compressed condition, the spring rod exerts an expansion force which increases at a linear rate. The spring system includes a valve arrangement to control the rate at which the spring rod moves from a retracted position to an extended position.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2004Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.Inventors: Jack W. Adoline, Thomas J. Fischer
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Patent number: 7467787Abstract: A compression spring rod for relatively displacing elements attached to end mounts of the rod assembly comprises a housing having a rod member moveable between extended and retracted positions relative thereto, and a first compression spring in the housing surrounded by a second compression spring for biasing the rod member to one of an extended or retracted position relative to the housing. The two springs are oppositely wound, of different length, of different outside diameter, and of different wire diameter whereby, from a compressed condition, the spring rod exerts an expansion force which increases at a linear rate. Two sets of the springs can be arranged for biasing the rod member to a central position relative to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2004Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.Inventors: Jack W. Adoline, Thomas J. Fischer
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Patent number: 7387181Abstract: A strut assembly having first and second mounting members extending from opposite ends of the housing for mounting the strut assembly to a hood assembly. A locking member is connected to the housing and slides into locking engagement with the rod member. Restraining members are secured to the mounting members to prevent unwanted travel of the hood assembly beyond a fully opened position.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2004Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Associated Spring RaymondInventors: Jack W. Adoline, Mark R. Thomas, Phillip A. McConnell, Thomas J. Fischer
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Publication number: 20040222579Abstract: A spring system for relatively displacing elements attached to end mounts of the rod assembly comprises a housing having a rod member movable between extended and retracted positions relative thereto, and a first compression spring in the housing surrounded by a second compression spring for biasing the rod member to one of an extended or retracted position relative to the housing. The two springs are oppositely wound whereby, from a compressed condition, the spring rod exerts an expansion force which increases at a linear rate. The spring system includes a valve arrangement to control the rate at which the spring rod moves from a retracted position to an extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Applicant: Barnes Group Inc., a Delaware corporationInventors: Jack W. Adoline, Thomas J. Fischer
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Publication number: 20040207136Abstract: A compression spring rod for relatively displacing elements attached to end mounts of the rod assembly comprises a housing having a rod member moveable between extended and retracted positions relative thereto, and a first compression spring in the housing surrounded by a second compression spring for biasing the rod member to one of an extended or retracted position relative to the housing. The two springs are oppositely wound, of different length, of different outside diameter, and of different wire diameter whereby, from a compressed condition, the spring rod exerts an expansion force which increases at a linear rate. Two sets of the springs can be arranged for biasing the rod member to a central position relative to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Applicant: Barnes Group Inc., a Delaware corporationInventors: Jack W. Adoline, Thomas J. Fischer
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Publication number: 20040207137Abstract: A compression spring rod for relatively displacing elements attached to end mounts of the rod assembly comprises a housing having a rod member moveable between extended and retracted positions relative thereto, and a first compression spring in the housing surrounded by a second compression spring for biasing the rod member to one of an extended or retracted position relative to the housing. The two springs are oppositely wound, of different length, of different outside diameter, and of different wire diameter whereby, from a compressed condition, the spring rod exerts an expansion force which increases at a linear rate. Two sets of the springs can be arranged for biasing the rod member to a central position relative to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Applicant: Barnes Group Inc., a Delaware corporationInventors: Jack W. Adoline, Thomas J. Fischer
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Patent number: 6773002Abstract: A compression spring rod for relatively displacing elements attached to end mounts of the rod assembly comprises a housing having a rod member moveable between extended and retracted positions relative thereto, and a first compression spring in the housing surrounded by a second compression spring for biasing the rod member to one of an extended or retracted position relative to the housing. The two springs are oppositely wound, of different length, of different outside diameter, and of different wire diameter whereby, from a compressed condition, the spring rod exerts an expansion force which increases at a linear rate. Two sets of the springs can be arranged for biasing the rod member to a central position relative to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.Inventors: Jack W. Adoline, Thomas J. Fischer
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Publication number: 20030141641Abstract: A compression spring rod for relatively displacing elements attached to end mounts of the rod assembly comprises a housing having a rod member moveable between extended and retracted positions relative thereto, and a first compression spring in the housing surrounded by a second compression spring for biasing the rod member to one of an extended or retracted position relative to the housing. The two springs are oppositely wound, of different length, of different outside diameter, and of different wire diameter whereby, from a compressed condition, the spring rod exerts an expansion force which increases at a linear rate. Two sets of the springs can be arranged for biasing the rod member to a central position relative to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2002Publication date: July 31, 2003Applicant: Barnes Group Inc., a Delaware corporationInventors: Jack W. Adoline, Thomas J. Fischer
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Patent number: D860111Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2018Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Barnes Group Inc.Inventors: Joaquin G. Davis, Thomas J. Fischer, Matthew B. Kennedy, Kimberly M. Richards