Patents by Inventor Thomas S. Foster

Thomas S. Foster 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: 4885287
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel method of administering aspirin to achieve improved delivery thereof. The invention further relates to novel dosage forms of neutralized aspirin adapted for nasal administration, such as solutions, suspensions, gels and ointments. These dosage forms find utility in the treatment of conditions known to respond to the administration of aspirin, particularly in the treatment of migraine and in the mitigation of cardiovascular damage resulting from heart attack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1989
    Assignee: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Anwar A. Hussain, Lewis W. Dittert, Thomas S. Foster
  • Patent number: 4732056
    Abstract: A saw chain grinding machine (10) is provided for sharpening a cutter link (56) of a saw chain (24). A grinding wheel (20) is swingable into position for grinding. A chain carriage (48) then brings the cutter link (56) into engagement with the grinding wheel (20). The chain carriage (48) has a base portion (12) mounted to the machine with the base portion having a pair of upwardly extending vertical supports (72, 74). A guide bar (76) spans the distance between them. The carriage housing (49) is mounted to the guide bar (76) by a plurality of rollers (78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92, 94) which permit the housing to freely roll along the bar. Movement of the housing (49) is controlled by a control cable (98) that is operable to move the housing and thus the cutter link against the grinding wheel (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1988
    Inventor: Thomas S. Foster