Patents by Inventor Wendell Thomas

Wendell Thomas 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).

  • Publication number: 20070240535
    Abstract: A handlebar extension includes a handlebar connector including a compressible locking portion and a grip portion rotatably connected to the handlebar connector; wherein the compressible locking portion is inserted within an opening in the handlebar, and wherein the connector is rotated to compress the compressible locking portion within the handlebar opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2006
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventor: Wendell Thomas
  • Publication number: 20060260615
    Abstract: A nasal mask for delivering gas to a mammalian nasal passage includes a body portion including an inlet opening and an outlet opening as well as a facial contact portion having an opening in communication with the outlet opening and a shroud positioned over the facial contact portion opening, wherein the shroud expands to contact the face of a user when gas is delivered through the inlet opening. A method for delivering gas includes identifying a user having a mammalian nasal passage to wear a nasal mask, and preparing a facial contact portion. The facial contact portion is placed on the user's face to contour a facial contact surface to the user's face and the facial contact portion is set. The facial contact portion is attached to a gas delivery system; and gas is delivered to the mammalian nasal passage through the gas delivery system via the facial contact portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventor: Wendell Thomas