Patents by Inventor Tom J. Love

Tom J. Love 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).

  • Flushing needle
    Patent number: 5387191
    Abstract: A fine-needle aspirator for collecting a biosample from a subject into a closed sterile system. The aspirator is adapted for use with a variety of needles and comprises a motor driven pump capable of continuous suction in a biosample collection system. The biosample collection system may comprise a biosample connector such as elastomeric tubing in communication with the needle and a collection space in a biosample container whereby a biosample collected by the needle may be transferred to the collection space. A flushing substance flushes the biosample through the biosample collection system. Additives may be added to the biosample after collection in order to treat, preserve or analyze the biosample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1995
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the Univ. of Okla.
    Inventors: George P. Hemstreet, Tom J. Love, Jr., Karl H. Bergey
  • Expansion joint fire barrier systems
    Patent number: 5263293
    Abstract: Apparatus for fireproof cover of expansion voids consisting of expansion joint cover structure spanning the expansion void and supporting at least one layer of stainless steel foil and other refractory material in continual coverage across said void.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1993
    Assignee: Balco, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry J. Gohlke, Tom J. Love, Loren W. Keely, Michael D. Wilson
  • Expansion joint fire barrier systems
    Patent number: 5140797
    Abstract: Apparatus for fireproof cover of expansion voids consisting of expansion joint cover structure spanning the expansion void and supporting at least one layer of stainless steel foil and other refractory material in continual coverage across said void.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Assignee: Balco, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry J. Gohlke, Tom J. Love, Loren W. Keely, Michael D. Wilson
  • Biosample aspirator
    Patent number: 5081999
    Abstract: A fine-needle aspirator for collecting a biosample from a subject into a closed sterile system. The aspirator is adapted for use with a variety of needles and comprises a motor driven pump capable of continuous suction in a biosample collection system. The biosample collection system may comprise a biosample connector such as elastomeric tubing in communication with the needle and a collection space in a biosample container whereby a biosample collected by the needle may be transferred to the collection space. A flushing substance flushes the biosample through the biosample collection system. Additives may be added to the biosample after collection in order to treat, preserve or analyze the biosample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1992
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma
    Inventors: George P. Hemstreet, Tom J. Love, Jr., Karl H. Bergey
  • Expansion joint fire barrier systems
    Patent number: 4999962
    Abstract: Apparatus for fireproof cover of expansion voids consisting of expansion joint cover structure spanning the expansion void and supporting at least one layer of stainless steel foil and other refractory material in continual coverage across said void.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Assignee: Metalines, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry J. Gohlke, Tom J. Love, Loren W. Keely, Michael D. Wilson
  • Biosample aspirator
    Patent number: 4982739
    Abstract: A fine-needle aspirator for collecting a biosample from a subject into a closed sterile system. The aspirator is adapted for use with a variety of needles and comprises a motor driven pump capable of continuous suction in a biosample collection system. The biosample collection system may comprise a biosample connector such as elastomeric tubing in communication with the needle and a collection space in a biosample container whereby a biosample collected by the needle may be transferred to the collection space. A flushing substance flushes the biosample through the biosample collection system. Additives may be added to the biosample after collection in order to treat, preserve or analyze the biosample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Assignee: Board of Regents for the Univeristy of Oklahoma
    Inventors: George P. Hemstreet, Tom J. Love, Jr., Karl H. Bergey