Patents by Inventor Thomas Tompkins

Thomas Tompkins 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).

  • Burner plate and burner assembly
    Publication number: 20060141413
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a burner plate comprising a self-supporting substrate having perforations extending through the substrate, the substrate comprising ceramic fibers and an inorganic oxide coating comprising inorganic oxide platelets on the substrate. In another aspect, the invention provides a burner assembly which comprises such a burner plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2004
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: James Masten, Scott Schutts, Thomas Tompkins
  • Burner plate and burner assembly
    Publication number: 20060141412
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a burner plate comprising a self-supporting substrate having perforations extending through the substrate, the substrate comprising ceramic fibers and an inorganic oxide coating comprising inorganic oxide platelets on the substrate. In another aspect, the invention provides a burner assembly which comprises such a burner plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: James Masten, Scott Schutts, Thomas Tompkins
  • Disposable cartridge for a linear surgical stapler
    Patent number: D282401
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1986
    Assignee: United States Surgical Corporation
    Inventors: Herbert W. Korthoff, Thomas Tompkins
  • Linear surgical stapler with permanent anvil
    Patent number: D285604
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1986
    Assignee: United States Surgical Corporation
    Inventors: Herbert W. Korthoff, Thomas Tompkins
  • Electronic notepad
    Patent number: D413582
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Federal Express Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas Tompkins