Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Shaw

Thomas J. Shaw 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).

  • Needle Holder Assembly
    Publication number: 20150283328
    Abstract: A needle holder assembly comprising a needle and a needle holder having a longitudinal bore, a bump disposed on the outside of an intermediate portion of the needle prior to assembly with the needle holder, and a needle containment structure disposed inside the bore of the needle holder such that the needle can be inserted rearwardly into the bore until the bump is past the containment structure, after which the bump is not moveable forwardly past the containment structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas J. Shaw, Mark Small, Ni Zhu
  • System and Method for Using Pilot Controllable Discretionary Operational Parameters to Reduce Fuel Consumption in Piloted Aircraft
    Publication number: 20150269861
    Abstract: A system and method for using pilot-controllable discretionary operational parameters to reduce fuel consumption in piloted aircraft, for training pilots in use of the system of the invention, and for comparatively rating a particular pilot in relation to plurality of pilots as to the ability to reduce aircraft fuel consumption through the utilization of pilot controllable discretionary operational parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Rebecca Rose Shaw, Thomas J. Shaw
  • Operator Training and Maneuver Refinement System and Method for Aircraft, Vehicles and Equipment
    Publication number: 20150269860
    Abstract: An operator training and maneuver refinement system and method that enhance the degree of control an operator is able to exercise over a controlled device such as an aircraft, vehicle, equipment or other device by sequentially providing and visually displaying to the operator a direct comparison of real-time input controller positions for at least one operating parameter with stored empirical input controller positions for the same or a similar operating parameter over a predetermined time interval, preferably also displaying the deviation between the real-time and stored empirical controller positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Steven E. Shaw, Thomas J. Shaw
  • Needle retraction apparatus
    Patent number: 9138545
    Abstract: A needle retraction apparatus for a medical device such as a liquid infusion or collection device, the apparatus having a body, a needle retraction mechanism seated inside the body, a transverse slide member with an external needle retraction chamber, and a retraction actuator that is rotatable relative to the slide member, the retraction actuator being attachable to or made as part of the liquid infusion or collection device, whereby rotation of the device causes the slide member to move in a linear translational direction to reposition the retraction chamber in alignment with the needle retraction mechanism and allow retraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Retractable Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Shaw, Mark Small, Ni Zhu
  • Retractable Needle for Blood Gas Sampling
    Publication number: 20150073303
    Abstract: A medical device having a frontal attachment and a connector housing having at least a body part of an associated medical apparatus, the frontal attachment slidably engaging the connector housing and having a forwardly projecting, rearwardly biased needle and a needle retraction assembly, and the connector housing having a needle retraction cavity laterally offset from the needle in a first position, the needle retraction cavity being selectively movable relative to the frontal attachment following use to reposition the needle retraction cavity into alignment with the needle to permit retraction. The subject device is desirably specially modified for use in blood gas sampling by the addition of a filter plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas J. Shaw, Mark Small, Ni Zhu
  • Pill Dispensing System and Apparatus
    Publication number: 20140277702
    Abstract: An automatic pill dispensing system and apparatus are disclosed that include a plurality of pill storage cartridges, a control system configured to dispense pills at predetermined times and intervals. The dispensed medications, dosage times, patient compliance information, other prescription information are programmed or available to a caregiver, physician, other medical personnel or pharmacist either directly or remotely by a caregiver through an interface that is not accessible to the patient. The apparatus signals the patient at appropriate times and pills are dispensed when the patient depresses a single dispense button to discharge the prescribed medications into a tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas J. Shaw
  • Needle Retraction Apparatus
    Publication number: 20140276435
    Abstract: A needle retraction apparatus comprising a body having a forwardly projecting needle, a needle retraction mechanism seated inside the body and biasing the needle rearwardly relative to the body, a slide member attachable to the body and having an opening communicating with a needle retraction cavity projecting away from the body, and an actuator rotatable relative to the slide member to reposition the slide member from a first position preventing needle retraction to a second position permitting needle retraction. An IV catheter introducer comprising the subject needle retraction apparatus is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Retractable Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Shaw, Mark Small, Ni Zhu
  • Cleaning tool
    Patent number: 8777504
    Abstract: A tool that is useful for cleaning and disinfecting the attachment surfaces of a fluid connector device used in medical applications, the tool having a housing with an opening of defined shape and a chemically treated flexible insert positionable inside the housing that substantially conforms to the inside wall of the housing and, when placed over the attachment surfaces of a fluid connector device, can be manipulated axially and rotationally relative to the attachment surfaces to contact, clean and disinfect the surfaces. Some embodiments can also be used for topical cleaning of skin or other surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Retractable Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Shaw, Mark Small, Ni Zhu, Steven E. Shaw
  • Combined Medical Device with Sliding Frontal Attachment and Retractable Needle
    Publication number: 20140171876
    Abstract: A medical device having a frontal attachment and a connector housing having at least a body part of an associated medical apparatus, the frontal attachment slidably engaging the connector housing and having a forwardly projecting, rearwardly biased needle and a needle retraction assembly, and the connector housing having a needle retraction cavity laterally offset from the needle in a first position, the needle retraction cavity being selectively movable relative to the frontal attachment following use to reposition the needle retraction cavity into alignment with the needle to permit retraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Retractable Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Shaw, Mark Small, Ni Zhu
  • Needle Retraction Apparatus
    Publication number: 20140171830
    Abstract: A needle retraction apparatus for a medical device such as a liquid infusion or collection device, the apparatus having a body, a needle retraction mechanism seated inside the body, a transverse slide member with an external needle retraction chamber, and a retraction actuator that is rotatable relative to the slide member, the retraction actuator being attachable to or made as part of the liquid infusion or collection device, whereby rotation of the device causes the slide member to move in a linear translational direction to reposition the retraction chamber in alignment with the needle retraction mechanism and allow retraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas J. Shaw, Mark Small, Ni Zhu
  • Frontal Attachment Device for Syringe with Rotationally Activated Retractable Needle
    Publication number: 20140171877
    Abstract: A medical device attachable to the front of a conventional syringe and having a hub assembly selectively attachable to the syringe, a nose projecting forwardly from the hub assembly, a rearwardly biased needle retraction mechanism seated inside the nose, a retractable needle projecting forwardly of the nose, and a fluid flow path from the fluid chamber through the hub assembly, nose, needle retraction assembly and needle, wherein the needle is retracted into the nose and a retraction tube external to the syringe by rotating the syringe relative to the nose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Retractable Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Shaw, Mark Small, Ni Zhu
  • Access and Egress Detection System for Assignable Locations
    Publication number: 20140043155
    Abstract: A child safety and alert system and method that detect and monitor access and egress for assignable locations within a motor vehicle by identifying designated positions within the vehicle, by monitoring at least one of the motor, the driver door and other doors or closures in the vehicle, by activating a timer if the motor is stopped or the driver door is opened and closed, and by triggering an alarm if the designated doors or closures are not opened within a predefined time interval after the motor stops or the driver door is opened. The alarm can be deactivated from the driver seat or by a remote device. The system and method are similarly useful for alerting a driver to retrieve objects from storage locations within a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas J. Shaw
  • Universal syringe with retractable needle
    Patent number: 8636688
    Abstract: This invention relates to medical devices useful for infusion therapy and, more particularly, to a syringe that can be selectively used with a retractable needle or with frontal attachment devices such as luer hubs, valves or other connectors in needleless systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Retractable Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Shaw
  • Medical Device with Sliding Frontal Attachment and Retractable Needle
    Publication number: 20140012206
    Abstract: A medical device having a frontal attachment and a connector housing having or attachable to an associated medical apparatus, the frontal attachment slidably engaging the connector housing and having a forwardly projecting, rearwardly biased needle and a needle retraction assembly, and the connector housing having a needle retraction cavity laterally offset from the needle in a first position, the needle retraction cavity being selectively movable relative to the frontal attachment following use to reposition the needle retraction cavity into alignment with the needle to permit retraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicants: Retractable Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Shaw, Mark Small, Ni Zhu
  • Fluid Flow Control Device with Retractable Cannula
    Publication number: 20130261551
    Abstract: A device having a housing; a cannula projecting forwardly from the housing; a connector useful for attaching the device to a fluid source or receptacle; a fluid flow path establishing fluid communication between the cannula and the connector; a retraction mechanism biasing the cannula away from its projecting position; and an actuator supported by the housing and configured to modify the fluid flow path so as to terminate fluid flow through the device, seal off the fluid flow path, and release the retraction mechanism to retract the cannula into the housing. The subject device is particularly preferred for use in the medical field, for example, as part of an infusion set or as a collection device for blood, or other fluids or flowable matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: Retractable Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Shaw, Mark Small, Ni Zhu
  • Non-reusable collection device for bodily fluids
    Patent number: 8496600
    Abstract: A non-reusable device for collecting bodily fluids such as vascular blood from a patient, the device being configured for example to receive a blood collection tube and having a retractable needle attached to a rearwardly biased needle holder that is constrained prior to needle retraction by a rotatably mounted lug ring and that is released during retraction by depressing a trigger pivotably connected to the body of the device to rotate the lug ring, whereby the needle holder is driven into a retraction cavity disposed inside the trigger and the front tip of the needle is retained inside the body of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Retractable Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Shaw, Mark Small, Ni Zhu
  • Fluid flow control device with retractable cannula
    Patent number: 8469927
    Abstract: A device having a housing; a cannula projecting forwardly from the housing; a connector useful for attaching the device to a fluid source or receptacle; a fluid flow path establishing fluid communication between the cannula and the connector; a retraction mechanism biasing the cannula away from its projecting position; and an actuator supported by the housing and configured to modify the fluid flow path so as to terminate fluid flow through the device, seal off the fluid flow path, and release the retraction mechanism to retract the cannula into the housing. The subject device is particularly preferred for use in the medical field, for example, as part of an infusion set or as a collection device for blood, or other fluids or flowable matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Retractable Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Shaw, Mark Small, Ni Zhu
  • Access and Egress Detection System for Assignable Location
    Publication number: 20130009766
    Abstract: A child safety and alert system and method that detect and monitor access and egress for assignable locations within a motor vehicle by identifying designated positions within the vehicle, by monitoring the driver door and other doors or closures in the vehicle, by activating a timer if the driver door is opened and closed, and by triggering an alarm if the designated doors or closures are not opened within a predefined time interval after the driver door is opened. The alarm can be deactivated from the driver seat or by a remote device. The system and method are similarly useful for alerting a driver to retrieve objects from storage locations within a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas J. Shaw
  • Universal Syringe with Retractable Needle
    Publication number: 20130006190
    Abstract: This invention relates to medical devices useful for infusion therapy and, more particularly, to a syringe that can be selectively used with a retractable needle or with frontal attachment devices such as luer hubs, valves or other connectors in needleless systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas J. Shaw
  • Beverage container holder rack
    Patent number: D722460
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Inventor: Thomas J. Shaw