Patents by Inventor Thomas O. Parsons

Thomas O. Parsons 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).

  • Surgical Constructs with Shuttling Loops and Methods of Tissue Fixation
    Publication number: 20240074745
    Abstract: Knotless surgical constructs and methods of tissue repairs. A surgical construct can offer both repair and shuttling capabilities to allow for a single pass to load multiple sutures at once. A surgical construct can pass or shuttle multiple repair sutures while making a single pass through or around soft tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew C. PETRY, Thomas DOONEY, JR., Bradford O. PARSONS, John A. SODEIKA, Peter J. DREYFUSS, Stephen S. BURKHART
  • Hinge apparatus
    Patent number: 4865064
    Abstract: A hinge apparatus for coupling the component parts of a foldable device is provide. The hinge apparatus comprises a moveable sleeve adapted to tightly fit a guide and stop bushing operably connected with the support components of the foldable device. With the foldable device is in the use extended position, the moveable sleeve may surround and provide support to a hinge link. The hinge link is adapted to permit folding of the foldable device when the moveable sleeve is not surrounding the hinge link. A folding crutch comprising the hinge apparatus is provided. The folding crutch, comprising the hinge apparatus, provides the crutch user with safe, firm and sure support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1989
    Inventors: Thomas O. Parsons, Kenneth C. Thompson, Michael S. Kent