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).

  • Patent number: 12257406
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Michael Garrison, Bart D. Peterson, Ralph L. Sonderegger, Jonathan Karl Burkholz, Thomas Solosko, Stephen T. Bornhoft, Marty Stout, Carl Ellis
  • Patent number: 8398588
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred P. Lampropoulos, Steve Taylor, Thomas Stout, Jim Mottola, Blaine Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130047395
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred P. Lampropolous, Steve Taylor, Thomas Stout, Jim Mottola, Blaine Johnson
  • Patent number: 8118776
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred P. Lampropoulos, Steve Taylor, Thomas Stout, Jim Mottola, Blaine Johnson
  • Patent number: 7892202
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred P. Lampropoulos, Steve Taylor, Thomas Stout, Jim Mottola, Blaine Johnson
  • Publication number: 20100217188
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Fred P. Lampropoulos, Steve Taylor, Thomas Stout, Jim Mottola, Blaine Johnson
  • Publication number: 20090281489
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred P. Lampropoulos, Steve Taylor, Thomas Stout, Jim Mottola, Blaine Johnson
  • Publication number: 20070113459
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas Stout, Donald Stout
  • Publication number: 20060130809
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: Clyde Wetor, Thomas Stout, Gary Stenz, Daniel Schneider
  • Publication number: 20060095009
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Fred P. Lampropoulos, Arlin Nelson, D. Kent Backman, Gregory McArthur, Thomas Stout, Brian Stevens
  • Publication number: 20060095008
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Arlin Nelson, Darryl Bachman, Gregory McArthur, Thomas Stout, Brian Stevens