Patents by Inventor Thomas Neils

Thomas Neils 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: 11804149
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training that include materials that better mimic natural human tissue are disclosed. In one aspect, multi-layer tissue simulations are provided. In another aspect, male genitalia models are provided. In another aspect, abdominal surgical wall inserts are provided. Systems and methods associated with these devices are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Neil Trotta, Jennifer Anne Trotta, Siobhain Lowe
  • Patent number: 11753209
    Abstract: The present application describes a sleeve for retaining a container. The sleeve comprising: a front element, a rear element, and a plurality of side elements. The front element comprises a substantially inelastic material forming a pouch. The front element further comprises a top edge and an exterior surface. The top edge defines a front aperture, and the front element further comprises an elastic collar attached to the top edge. The rear element comprises a substantially inelastic material forming a closeable space. The rear element further comprises a zipper and an exterior surface. The zipper is configured to open and close the closeable space. The plurality of side elements comprise an elastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Neil Parry, Madison M. Gillespie, Lucas Allen Williamson
  • Publication number: 20220036764
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training that include materials that better mimic natural human tissue are disclosed. In one aspect, multi-layer tissue simulations are provided. In another aspect, male genitalia models are provided. In another aspect, abdominal surgical wall inserts are provided. Systems and methods associated with these devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Neil Trotta, Jennifer Anne Trotta, Siobhain Lowe
  • Patent number: 11164482
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training that include materials that better mimic natural human tissue are disclosed. In one aspect, multi-layer tissue simulations are provided. In another aspect, male genitalia models are provided. In another aspect, abdominal surgical wall inserts are provided. Systems and methods associated with these devices are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Neil Trotta, Jennifer Anne Trotta, Siobhain Lowe
  • Patent number: 11144875
    Abstract: One embodiment of a system and method for providing a communications network may include disposing a corresponding set of networked beacons associated with multiple machines positioned configured to provide consumer products to consumers. The beacons may communicate wireless signals with unique data respectively indicative of the networked beacons to a mobile device of a user locally positioned from any of the machines. The unique data may be associated with a local beacon, and cause an app being executed by the mobile device to communicate the unique data and receive content associated with the local beacon in response to the communication of the unique data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Meetha Kushala Nirodha Silva, Thomas Neil Garner, Michael K. Davis
  • Patent number: 10814769
    Abstract: Vehicle securing apparatuses may include a main support arm. A base arm may be carried by the main support arm. A retainer assembly arm may be carried by the main support arm in spaced-apart relationship to the base arm. A retainer space may be defined by and between the base arm and the retainer assembly arm. A retainer assembly may include at least one retainer hasp pivotally carried by the retainer assembly arm. Accordingly, a structural member on an ATV, lawnmower, watercraft or other vehicle may be extended into the retainer space as the structural member pushes the retainer hasp from a retaining position to a release position. The retainer hasp may return to the retaining position to retain the structural member in the retainer space as the structural member clears or passes beyond the retainer hasp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Neil Myron, J. J. Keeth
  • Publication number: 20200242542
    Abstract: One embodiment of a system and method for providing a communications network may include disposing a corresponding set of networked beacons associated with multiple machines positioned configured to provide consumer products to consumers. The beacons may communicate wireless signals with unique data respectively indicative of the networked beacons to a mobile device of a user locally positioned from any of the machines. The unique data may be associated with a local beacon, and cause an app being executed by the mobile device to communicate the unique data and receive content associated with the local beacon in response to the communication of the unique data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Meetha Kushala Nirodha SILVA, Thomas Neil GARNER, Michael K. DAVIS
  • Publication number: 20200005678
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training that include materials that better mimic natural human tissue are disclosed. In one aspect, multi-layer tissue simulations are provided. In another aspect, male genitalia models are provided. In another aspect, abdominal surgical wall inserts are provided. Systems and methods associated with these devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Neil Trotta, Jennifer Anne Trotta, Siobhain Lowe
  • Patent number: 10438510
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training that include materials that better mimic natural human tissue are disclosed. In one aspect, multi-layer tissue simulations are provided. In another aspect, male genitalia models are provided. In another aspect, abdominal surgical wall inserts are provided. Systems and methods associated with these devices are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Neil Trotta, Jennifer Anne Trotta, Siobhain Lowe
  • Patent number: 10406963
    Abstract: Vehicle securing apparatuses may include a main support arm. A base arm may be carried by the main support arm. A retainer assembly arm may be carried by the main support arm in spaced-apart relationship to the base arm. A retainer space may be defined by and between the base arm and the retainer assembly arm. A retainer assembly may include a retainer hasp pivotally carried by the retainer assembly arm. The retainer hasp may be pivotal between a retaining position extending into the retainer space and a release position substantially clearing the retainer space by application of force from outside and toward the retainer space against the retainer hasp. A hasp retaining member may be disposed in mechanical cooperation with the retainer hasp to normally maintain the retainer hasp in the retaining position on the retainer assembly arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas Neil Myron, J. J. Keeth
  • Patent number: 10106516
    Abstract: Compounds that inhibit PDE10 are disclosed that have utility in the treatment of a variety of conditions, including (but not limited to) psychotic, anxiety, movement disorders and/or neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease, encephalitis, phobias, epilepsy, aphasia, Bell's palsy, cerebral palsy, sleep disorders, pain, Tourette's syndrome, schizophrenia, delusional disorders, drug-induced psychosis and panic and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts, stereoisomers, solvates and prodrugs of the compounds are also provided. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as methods relating to the use thereof for inhibiting PDE10 in a warm-blooded animal in need of the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Omeros Corporation
    Inventors: Neil S. Cutshall, Jennifer Lynn Gage, Thomas Neil Wheeler, Thomas L. Little
  • Publication number: 20180118711
    Abstract: Compounds that inhibit PDE10 are disclosed that have utility in the treatment of a variety of conditions, including (but not limited to) psychotic, anxiety, movement disorders and/or neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease, encephalitis, phobias, epilepsy, aphasia, Bell's palsy, cerebral palsy, sleep disorders, pain, Tourette's syndrome, schizophrenia, delusional disorders, drug-induced psychosis and panic and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts, stereoisomers, solvates and prodrugs of the compounds are also provided. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as methods relating to the use thereof for inhibiting PDE10 in a warm-blooded animal in need of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Neil S. Cutshall, Jennifer Lynn Gage, Thomas Neil Wheeler
  • Patent number: 9783521
    Abstract: Compounds that inhibit PDE10 are disclosed that have utility in the treatment of a variety of conditions, including (but not limited to) psychotic, anxiety, movement disorders and/or neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease, encephalitis, phobias, epilepsy, aphasia, Bell's palsy, cerebral palsy, sleep disorders, pain, Tourette's syndrome, schizophrenia, delusional disorders, drug-induced psychosis and panic and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts, stereoisomers, solvates and prodrugs of the compounds are also provided. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as methods relating to the use thereof for inhibiting PDE10 in a warm-blooded animal in need of the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Omeros Corporation
    Inventors: Neil S. Cutshall, Jennifer Lynn Gage, Thomas Neil Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20170227122
    Abstract: Provided herein is a control system for a multiple-mode continuously variable transmission having a ball planetary variator. The control system has a transmission control module configured to receive a plurality of electronic input signals, and to determine a mode of operation from a plurality of control ranges based at least in part on the plurality of electronic input signals. The system also has an adaptive ratio control module configured to store at least one calibration map, and configured to determine an adaptive speed ratio command signal during operation of the CVP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. David, Thomas Neil McLemore
  • Publication number: 20170227123
    Abstract: Provided herein is a control system for a multiple-mode continuously variable transmission having a ball planetary variator. The control system has a transmission control module configured to receive a plurality of electric input signals, and to determine a mode of operation from plurality of control ranges based at least in part on the plurality of electronic input signals. The system also has an adaptive ratio control module configured to store at least one calibration map, and configured to determine an adaptive speed ratio command signal during operation of the CVP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Jeffrey M David, Thomas Neil McLemore
  • Publication number: 20170152238
    Abstract: Compounds that inhibit PDE10 are disclosed that have utility in the treatment of a variety of conditions, including (but not limited to) psychotic, anxiety, movement disorders and/or neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease, encephalitis, phobias, epilepsy, aphasia, Bell's palsy, cerebral palsy, sleep disorders, pain, Tourette's syndrome, schizophrenia, delusional disorders, drug-induced psychosis and panic and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts, stereoisomers, solvates and prodrugs of the compounds are also provided. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as methods relating to the use thereof for inhibiting PDE10 in a warm-blooded animal in need of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Neil S. Cutshall, Jennifer Lynn Gage, Thomas Neil Wheeler, Thomas L. Little
  • Patent number: 9601032
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training that include materials that better mimic natural human tissue are disclosed. In one aspect a polysiloxane mixture for simulating human biological tissue, especially human breast tissue, is disclosed. In another aspect, a method of manufacturing a biological tissue ultrasound phantom is disclosed. In another aspect, a human breast tissue models are disclosed. In some instances, the human breast tissue model includes at least one simulated pathological structure that simulates such pathologies as a cyst, a medullary carcinoma, a ductal carcinoma, an infiltrating scirrhus carcinoma, a lobular carcinoma, and a fibroadenoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Neil Trotta, Jennifer Anne Trotta, Siobhain Lowe
  • Publication number: 20170069231
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training that include materials that better mimic natural human tissue are disclosed. In one aspect, multi-layer tissue simulations are provided. In another aspect, male genitalia models are provided. In another aspect, abdominal surgical wall inserts are provided. Systems and methods associated with these devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Neil Trotta, Jennifer Anne Trotta, Siobhain Lowe
  • Patent number: 9472123
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training that include materials that better mimic natural human tissue are disclosed. In one aspect, methods of forming multi-layer tissue simulations are provided. In another aspect, methods of forming a male genitalia model are provided. In another aspects, methods of forming an abdominal surgical wall insert are provided. Devices and systems associated with these methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Neil Trotta, Jennifer Anne Trotta, Siobhain Lowe
  • Patent number: D1000220
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Neil Parry, Madison M. Gillespie, Lucas Allen Williamson