James W Curtis

US Patent:

6949086, Sep 27, 2005

Filed:

Jun 11, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/459164

Inventors:

F. Mark Ferguson - Salt Lake City UT, US
Richard L. Fiser - Kirkwood MO, US
James R. Curtis - Deland FL, US
Charles V. Owen - Highland UT, US
David L. Thorne - Kaysville UT, US
Mark A. Nelson - Sandy UT, US
Roy L. Barrus - West Bountiful UT, US
Eugene E. Weilbacher - Chesterfield MO, US
Michael Thorne - Bountiful UT, US
Steven Brown - Roy UT, US
Donald Solomon - Ogden UT, US

Assignee:

Tyco Healthcare Group LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61M005/32
A61M005/00

US Classification:

604198, 604263, 600576

Abstract:

Medical needle shield apparatus for covering a needle after use. In embodiments of this invention a shield with two or more segments hingedly connected to each other is movable from a retracted position where the needle is exposed, to an extended position where the shield extends beyond the end of the needle. The needle is affixed in a hub of a medical needle device, and the shield is articulated to the hub. At least one of the two or more segments has an open orifice through which the needle passes to form an axis of intersection about the needle. The shield includes a channel for covering the needle when the shield is linearly extended. One or more locks associated with one or more of the segments secures one or more of the segments relative to the shield in the extended position.

US Patent:

7198618, Apr 3, 2007

Filed:

Jun 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/892593

Inventors:

F. Mark Ferguson - Salt Lake City UT, US
Richard L. Fiser - Kirkwood MO, US
James R. Curtis - Deland FL, US
Charles V. Owen - Highland UT, US
David L. Thorne - Kaysville UT, US
Mark A. Nelson - Sandy UT, US
Roy L. Barrus - West Bountiful UT, US
Eugene E. Weilbacher - Chesterfield MO, US
Michael Thorne - Bountiful UT, US
Steven Brown - Roy UT, US
Donald Solomon - Ogden UT, US

Assignee:

Tyco Healthcare Group LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61M 5/32

US Classification:

604198, 604192

Abstract:

Medical needle shield apparatus for covering a needle after use. In embodiments of this invention a shield with two or more segments hingedly connected to each other is movable from a retracted position where the needle is exposed, to an extended position where the shield extends beyond the end of the needle. The needle is affixed in a hub of a medical needle device, and the shield is articulated to the hub. At least one of the two or more segments has an open orifice through which the needle passes to form an axis of intersection about the needle. The shield includes a channel for covering the needle when the shield is linearly extended. One or more locks associated with one or more of the segments secures one or more of the segments relative to the shield in the extended position. A latch is also disposed on the distal segment for securing the distal segment relative to the shield when in the extended position. The number of hingedly connected segments depends upon the needle length and device length required to extend the shield beyond the distal end of the needle.

US Patent:

8162383, Apr 24, 2012

Filed:

Apr 12, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/758562

Inventors:

James Curtis - Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

Ideas & Innovations, LLC - Carrollton TX

International Classification:

B60J 9/00

US Classification:

2961804

Abstract:

A self-coiling dent guard for protecting vehicles and other objects from damage caused by unwanted collisions is disclosed. The guard is comprised of a main body adapted to absorb the impact of colliding objects. A bistable spring strip is integrated within the main body of the guard, thus giving the guard its self-coiling properties. When not in use, a user may cause the guard to coil so as to be easily stored. A magnetic strip is attached to the length of the main body such that the guard may be removably attached to a vehicle or other object. A layer of felt covering the bottom of the guard protects the vehicle from being scratched when the guard is applied or removed.

US Patent:

20040193120, Sep 30, 2004

Filed:

Apr 9, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/821494

Inventors:

F. Ferguson - Salt Lake City UT, US
Richard Fiser - Kirkwood MO, US
James Curtis - Deland FL, US
Charles Owen - Highland UT, US
David Thorne - Kaysville UT, US
Mark Nelson - Sandy UT, US
Roy Barrus - West Bountiful UT, US
Gale Thorne - Bountiful UT, US
Eugene Weilbacher - Chesterfield MO, US
Michael Thorne - Bountiful UT, US
Steven Brown - Roy UT, US
Donald Solomon - Ogden UT, US

International Classification:

A61M005/00

US Classification:

604/263000, 604/198000, 600/576000

Abstract:

Medical needle shield apparatus including a shield with two or more segments hingedly connected to each other and movable from a retracted position where the needle is exposed, to an extended position where the shield extends beyond the end of the needle. The needle is affixed in a hub of a medical needle device, and the shield is articulated to the hub. At least one of the two or more segments has an open orifice through which the needle passes to form an axis of intersection about the needle. The shield includes a channel for covering the needle when the shield is linearly extended. One or more locks associated with one or more of the segments secures one or more of the segments relative to the shield in the extended position. A latch is also disposed on the distal segment for securing the distal segment relative to the shield when in the extended position. The number of hingedly connected segments depends upon the needle length and device length required to extend the shield beyond the distal end of the needle.

US Patent:

20110013501, Jan 20, 2011

Filed:

Jul 19, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/839294

Inventors:

James Curtis - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00
G06Q 20/00
G11B 7/00
G06F 3/041
H04B 7/24
H04B 7/00
G06F 3/12
H04W 84/00
G06F 3/048
G06F 21/24

US Classification:

369100, 705 17, 705 1451, 345173, 455 39, 455 412, 358 115, 370328, 715764, 726 28, G9B 7

Abstract:

Universal multimedia distribution, storage, and playback systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. A media distribution kiosk located at a retail establishment provides a user with access to a multitude of different forms of digital multimedia that may be purchased and downloaded onto a portable media transporter device. The portable media transporter device may then be inserted into a media storage and playback device that is capable of transcoding and storing the media on a hard disk drive. Additionally, the media storage and playback device is capable of transcoding, storing, and playing information residing on various other media formats such as DVD (movies, audio, gaming software), CD, and memory cards. Digital rights management (DRM) security measures employed at the kiosk and at the transporter and storage/playback devices ensure the integrity of the media transferred to the user.

US Patent:

20110015985, Jan 20, 2011

Filed:

Jul 17, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/505342

Inventors:

James Curtis - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

G06Q 50/00
G06F 15/16
G06F 12/14
G06F 13/00
G06F 7/00

US Classification:

705 1437, 705 1466, 705 1465, 709203, 713193, 710301, 707E17032, 707E17009

Abstract:

Universal multimedia distribution, storage, and playback systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. A media distribution kiosk located at a retail establishment provides a user with access to a multitude of different forms of digital multimedia that may be purchased and downloaded onto a portable media transporter device. The portable media transporter device may then be inserted into a media storage and playback device that is capable of transcoding and storing the media on a hard disk drive. Additionally, the media storage and playback device is capable of transcoding, storing, and playing information residing on various other media formats such as DVD (movies, audio, gaming software), CD, and memory cards. Digital rights management (DRM) security measures employed at the kiosk and at the transporter and storage/playback devices ensure the integrity of the media transferred to the user.

US Patent:

20110216640, Sep 8, 2011

Filed:

May 16, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/108837

Inventors:

James Curtis - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

G11B 7/00

US Classification:

369100, G9B 7

Abstract:

Universal multimedia distribution, storage, and playback systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. A media distribution kiosk located at a retail establishment provides a user with access to a multitude of different forms of digital multimedia that may be purchased and downloaded onto a portable media transporter device. The kiosk includes a non-volatile storage means capable of HTTP communications, allowing multiple kiosks to share and balance storage resources within a storage cloud. Metadata tagging of stored digital media provides object-based storage, allowing efficient search and retrieval of digital media. A media player and a portable media transporter device are capable of directly accessing the kiosk cloud storage to access the media stored thereon. Information from social networking utilities may be incorporated into the stored digital media metadata to influence ratings and performance metrics.

US Patent:

20120060842, Mar 15, 2012

Filed:

Sep 13, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/880879

Inventors:

James Curtis - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

A62B 23/06

US Classification:

12820611

Abstract:

A system for filtering breathing air and apparatus for accomplishing the same. The invention describes a nasal filtration system which can be inserted into the nasal cavities. The filters comprise cavities through which air is inhaled or exhaled. The filter performs as a mechanical filter to catch and prevent the inhalation of undesirable particulate. Further, the filter comprises a disinfectant agent, such as colloidal silver, which kills germs, bacteria, and viruses to prevent the spreading of disease.