Patents by Inventor Thomas Stout
Thomas Stout 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).
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Patent number: 12257406Abstract: A catheter system may include a catheter hub, a septum disposed within the catheter hub, a catheter tube extending from the catheter hub, a needle hub, and an introducer needle secured within the needle hub. The catheter hub may include a push tab and one or more ribs, which may extend outwardly from an upper surface of the catheter hub. The ribs may be shorter in height than the push tab and/or may be generally parallel to the push tab. The introducer needle may include a flashback notch. In response to insertion of the introducer needle into vasculature, blood may flow into the introducer needle, through the flashback notch, and into a flashback chamber disposed between the septum and the catheter tube. The flashback chamber may be disposed distal to the push tab and the ribs, which may improve visualization of the flashback chamber by a user.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2021Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Michael Garrison, Bart D. Peterson, Ralph L. Sonderegger, Jonathan Karl Burkholz, Thomas Solosko, Stephen T. Bornhoft, Marty Stout, Carl Ellis
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Patent number: 8398588Abstract: An inflation syringe having an improved display and modularized component assembly. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for providing both numeric and non-numeric indications of an inflation pressurization associated with an inflation syringe. A modularized component assembly for an inflation syringe allowing independent components to be tested independent of the other components of the inflation syringe.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2012Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Fred P. Lampropoulos, Steve Taylor, Thomas Stout, Jim Mottola, Blaine Johnson
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Publication number: 20130047395Abstract: An inflation syringe having an improved display and modularized component assembly. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for providing both numeric and non-numeric indications of an inflation pressurization associated with an inflation syringe. A modularized component assembly for an inflation syringe allowing independent components to be tested independent of the other components of the inflation syringe.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Fred P. Lampropolous, Steve Taylor, Thomas Stout, Jim Mottola, Blaine Johnson
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Patent number: 8118776Abstract: An inflation syringe having an improved display and modularized component assembly. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for providing both numeric and non-numeric indications of an inflation pressurization associated with an inflation syringe. A modularized component assembly for an inflation syringe allowing independent components to be tested independent of the other components of the inflation syringe.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Fred P. Lampropoulos, Steve Taylor, Thomas Stout, Jim Mottola, Blaine Johnson
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Patent number: 7892202Abstract: An inflation syringe having an improved display and method of displaying pressurization information. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for providing both numeric and non-numeric indications of an inflation pressurization associated with an inflation syringe. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a progressive non-numeric display is provided for displaying the pressurization of the inflation syringe along with numeric indicators of the pressurization. The progressive display includes a plurality of indicia corresponding to a range of inflation pressurization values. The indicia are actuated to indicate inflation pressurization and to allow the practitioner to not only easily monitor the general intensity of the pressurization but to monitor changes in the pressurization without needing to interpret numerical values.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2008Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Fred P. Lampropoulos, Steve Taylor, Thomas Stout, Jim Mottola, Blaine Johnson
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Publication number: 20100217188Abstract: An inflation syringe having an improved display and modularized component assembly. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for providing both numeric and non-numeric indications of an inflation pressurization associated with an inflation syringe. A modularized component assembly for an inflation syringe allowing independent components to be tested independent of the other components of the inflation syringe.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Fred P. Lampropoulos, Steve Taylor, Thomas Stout, Jim Mottola, Blaine Johnson
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Publication number: 20090281489Abstract: An inflation syringe having an improved display and method of displaying pressurization information. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for providing both numeric and non-numeric indications of an inflation pressurization associated with an inflation syringe. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a progressive non-numeric display is provided for displaying the pressurization of the inflation syringe along with numeric indicators of the pressurization. The progressive display includes a plurality of indicia corresponding to a range of inflation pressurization values. The indicia are actuated to indicate inflation pressurization and to allow the practitioner to not only easily monitor the general intensity of the pressurization but to monitor changes in the pressurization without needing to interpret numerical values.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Fred P. Lampropoulos, Steve Taylor, Thomas Stout, Jim Mottola, Blaine Johnson
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Publication number: 20070113459Abstract: A gun stock constructed in accordance with the present invention broadly includes first and second stock members and a spline. The stock members each present an inner and outer face, and are constructed from wood. The spline is constructed from carbon fiber cloth impregnated with an adhesive resin. The spline is positioned between the inner faces of the stock members, strengthening the stock and permitting the stock to be constructed from relatively thin pieces of wood.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Inventors: Thomas Stout, Donald Stout
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Publication number: 20060130809Abstract: A secondary engine speed control mechanism for small internal combustion engines, including an operator control which is manually operable to override an engine running speed which is set by the engine's primary speed control mechanism and governed by the governor. The secondary speed control mechanism may be selectively actuated by the operator in anticipation of an increased engine load to provide a temporary increase or “boost” to engine speed above the set, governed engine running speed. The secondary speed control mechanism may be either mechanically or electrically actuated, and may include an operator actuated, trigger-type mechanism or an electrical switch located on the handle of an implement with which the engine is used.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2005Publication date: June 22, 2006Inventors: Clyde Wetor, Thomas Stout, Gary Stenz, Daniel Schneider
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Publication number: 20060095009Abstract: A self-suturing anchor device includes rotatable ring adapted to automatically deploy sutures to secure a catheter. The rotatable ring is utilized in connection with a ratchet mechanism which allows movement of the rotatable ring in a first direction while preventing movement of the rotatable ring in the opposite direction. The rotatable ring is also utilized in connection with a bearing member to facilitate smooth and efficient rotation of the rotatable ring. An extension saddle is utilized to provide a desired amount of displacement between suture securement points to minimize pivotal movement of the catheter. The rotatable ring is wider than its height to minimize kinking of the catheter tube and to relieve pressure when pressed between the patient and a support surface. In another embodiment, a plurality of scallops or other gripping members are utilized to facilitate easy gripping and rotation of the rotatable ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2005Publication date: May 4, 2006Inventors: Fred P. Lampropoulos, Arlin Nelson, D. Kent Backman, Gregory McArthur, Thomas Stout, Brian Stevens
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Publication number: 20060095008Abstract: A self-suturing anchor device includes a base having a securement mechanism. The securement mechanism includes one or more resilient pockets in which are placed a plurality of looped sutures. The securement mechanism and looped sutures facilitate automatic securement of a catheter relative to the self-suturing anchor device. In at least one embodiment, the looped sutures are also threaded through loops in another corresponding looped suture, such that each looped sutures slidably tighten in concert with one another. When at least a portion of the securement mechanism is moved, at least one of the plurality of looped sutures is tensioned and closes against a securement point on the catheter. A catheter can be secured in a self-suturing anchor device in a quick and efficient manner with minimal effort.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2005Publication date: May 4, 2006Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Arlin Nelson, Darryl Bachman, Gregory McArthur, Thomas Stout, Brian Stevens