Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Welsh

Thomas J. Welsh 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: 20130077765
    Abstract: The present invention is a rotary C-arm type of digital radiographic mechanical positional system mounted on a floor that includes a fixed vertical column with a rotational freedom, an X-ray source that provides the system with a plurality of X-rays and a locking rotary C-arm. The system also includes a single image collector disposed on the distal end of the rotary arm, a rotatable wheeled trolley that is attached to the rotary C-arm and the X-ray source and one or more safety stops. The system can also be a radiographic mechanical positional Bucky system. The present invention provides a hybrid design combining the benefits of both C-arm and Bucky systems, while providing greatly improved safety features not previously available on these systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas J. Welsh
  • Patent number: 8269155
    Abstract: A heat retaining dish includes a pressure relief mechanism and has a heat retention material capable of being heated by microwave or other thermal radiation in order to maintain any food placed on the dish at an elevated temperature. The heat retention material is capable of accommodating expansion during heating of the device, and when an overpressure condition occurs as a result of inadvertent overheating, the pressure relief mechanism vents the pressure to the ambient environment. The pressure relief mechanism is an integral part of the wall construction of at least one of the portions making up the housing of the device, and deformation due to overpressure directly causes the opening of the pressure relief mechanism as soon as the housing is deformed sufficiently to open a fluid communication path through an aperture in the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: MEDport LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Welsh, Vangelis Economou
  • Publication number: 20100006467
    Abstract: A storage container assembly includes a first lid and a base. The first lid includes a first lid structure. The base includes an upper edge, a base structure, and an opening. The upper edge of the base is configured to receive the first lid such that the first lid is mounted to the base. The base structure of the base is configured to mate with a second lid structure of a second lid such that the base is capable of being mounted to the second lid. The opening of the base allows the base to be accessible while the first lid is mounted to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Joseph, Thomas J. Welsh, Rolando Hernandez
  • Publication number: 20080277400
    Abstract: A heat retaining dish includes a pressure relief mechanism and has a heat retention material capable of being heated by microwave or other thermal radiation in order to maintain any food placed on the dish at an elevated temperature. The heat retention material is capable of accommodating expansion during heating of the device, and when an overpressure condition occurs as a result of inadvertent overheating, the pressure relief mechanism vents the pressure to the ambient environment. The pressure relief mechanism is an integral part of the wall construction of at least one of the portions making up the housing of the device, and deformation due to overpressure directly causes the opening of the pressure relief mechanism as soon as the housing is deformed sufficiently to open a fluid communication path through an aperture in the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: Sierra Housewares, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Welsh, Vangelis Economou
  • Publication number: 20020092094
    Abstract: A portable collapsible bassinet for suspension in a play yard is disclosed. The bassinet includes floor support bars disposed within fabric tunnels in the floor of the bassinet. The support bars each comprise at least two portions that are secured together by a spring element. The floor support bars provide even support for infants disposed in the bassinet. When not in use, the portions of the floor support bars can be disengaged to allow the bassinet to be folded into a compact position. The support bars and other components remain secured to the bassinet when erected and/or collapsed to eliminate the possibility of lost parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventor: Thomas J. Welsh
  • Publication number: 20020018691
    Abstract: A play yard having a collapsible top assembly and a collapsible bottom assembly, each assembly connected to at least three spaced vertical posts. The bottom assembly includes a collapsible subassembly. Pairs of post connecting members pivotally connect each vertical post to the subassembly forming truss segments. The truss segments and subassembly form a truss. Stabilizer feet are connected to the subassembly. The truss vertical posts and stabilizer feet serve to support and stabilize the play yard when it is in an erected position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Applicant: Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: John V. Mariol, Thomas J. Welsh