Robert A Todd

US Patent:

7270377, Sep 18, 2007

Filed:

Jun 25, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/178845

Inventors:

Jack D. Schmitz - Alta Loma CA, US
Robert M. Todd - Etiwanda CA, US

International Classification:

A47C 7/02

US Classification:

29745229, 2972301, 29745232, 29745233, 29745241

Abstract:

Many law enforcement officers have lower back problems arising from the habitual wearing of what is generally known as a “Sam Browne” duty belt. Workmen's Compensation now presumes any lower back ailment suffered by a law enforcement officer was caused by a duty belt; and consequently, automatically covers such back problem. A duty belt seat accessory for minimizing excessive pressure on the lower back of a law enforcement officer when he wears a duty belt is disclosed. The seat accessory comprises: a lower back portion having a minimal thickness; an upper back portion having a thickness generally exceeding the thickness of the lower back portion and the equipped duty belt; and, a strap to maintain the back portion in an upright position adjacent to a seat. When the officer leans back his back is supported largely by the upper back portion of the seat accessory and there is no excessive back pressure on his lower back as a result of the equipped duty belt he is wearing.

US Patent:

20080001452, Jan 3, 2008

Filed:

Sep 18, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/857372

Inventors:

Jack Schmitz - Alta Loma CA, US
Robert Todd - Etiwanda CA, US

International Classification:

B60N 2/66

US Classification:

297284600, 297284100, 297284900

Abstract:

Many law enforcement officers have lower back problems arising from the habitual wearing of what is generally known as a “Sam Browne” duty belt. Workmen's Compensation now presumes any lower back ailment suffered by a law enforcement officer was caused by a duty belt; and consequently, automatically covers such back problem. A duty belt seat accessory for minimizing excessive pressure on the lower back of a law enforcement officer when he wears a duty belt is disclosed. The seat accessory comprises: a lower back portion having a minimal thickness; an upper back portion having a thickness generally exceeding the thickness of the lower back portion and the equipped duty belt; and, a positioning and support means to maintain the back portion in an upright position adjacent to a seat. When the officer leans back his back is supported largely by the upper back portion of the seat accessory and there is no excessive back pressure on his lower back as a result of the equipped duty belt he is wearing.

US Patent:

52264270, Jul 13, 1993

Filed:

Jun 4, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/710720

Inventors:

Gerald D. Buckberg - Los Angeles CA
James C. McRea - Salt Lake City UT
Robert J. Todd - Salt Lake City UT

Assignee:

Research Medical Inc. - Midvale UT

International Classification:

A61M 518

US Classification:

128772

Abstract:

This invention relates to a stylet for use with a retrograde cardioplegia catheter and its methods of use. The stylet includes a stylet rod, a handle on the proximal end of the stylet rod and a predetermined curve in the distal end of the stylet rod. The handle has a thumb rest on the proximal end and a one or two finger loops extending outward from the handle. An obturator is located on the distal end of the predetermined curve to impede blood flow through a tip of the cardioplegia catheter during insertion of the catheter. The invention also contemplates methods for using the stylet.

US Patent:

50210459, Jun 4, 1991

Filed:

Apr 28, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/187230

Inventors:

Gerald D. Buckberg - Los Angeles CA
Robert J. Todd - Salt Lake City UT

Assignee:

Research Medical, Inc. - Salt Lake City UT

International Classification:

A61M 2902

US Classification:

604 53

Abstract:

This invention relates to a retrograde cardioplegia catheter and its method of use. The catheter contains two lumens, an infusion lumen through which the cardioplegic solution flows and a pressure sensing lumen for monitoring the fluid pressure at the point where the solution exits the catheter. A slightly tapered, self-filling balloon is secured to the distal end of the catheter. Also, located at the distal end of the catheter is a soft, rounded tip to prevent damage to the sensitive intimal tissues of the coronary sinus. A stylet having a predetermined curve at the distal end and a handle at the proximal end is removably located within the infusion lumen. The predetermined curve at one end of the stylet enables the cardioplegia catheter to be inserted quickly and accurately within the coronary sinus through a very small incision made in the right atrium. After the catheter is securerd in place, the stylet is withdrawn. The catheter remains in position for the duration of the operation in order to periodically readminister the cardioplegia solution.

US Patent:

60043296, Dec 21, 1999

Filed:

Feb 27, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/031789

Inventors:

Keith Myers - Lake Forest CA
Ross Bartholomew - Orem UT
Robert J. Todd - Salt Lake City UT
Carl Swindle - Dana Point CA
Charles Weyrauch - Salt Lake City UT
Richard Rhee - Diamond Bar CA
Jane Li - Redondo Beach CA
Jerry Jackman - Tustin CA
Victor Packham - Costa Mesa CA

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

A47F 1306
A61B 1700
A61F 1100

US Classification:

606108

Abstract:

A multi-purpose surgical implement handle has proximal and distal ends. A gripping section is located toward the proximal end, and an attachment section is located toward the distal end. An adjusting section is interposed between the gripping section and the attachment section. The adjusting section may be bent by a human user at virtually any discrete location along the section. The adjusting section may include an increased-adjustability portion which is easier to bend than other portions of the adjusting section.

US Patent:

50132962, May 7, 1991

Filed:

Sep 21, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/470702

Inventors:

Gerald D. Buckberg - Los Angeles CA
Robert J. Todd - Salt Lake City UT

Assignee:

Research Medical, Inc. - Salt Lake City UT

International Classification:

A61M 300

US Classification:

604 44

Abstract:

A cannula adapted for antegrade administration of cardioplegic solutions during surgical procedures on the heart. The cannula includes a flow lumen having a smooth interior surface to reduce hemolysis when blood is passed therethrough during reperfusion. Structures are included to allow the wall of the vessel, generally the aortic root, to be readily pierced so that fluid may pass through the flow lumen of the cannula into the heart. A suture flange is provided to secure the cannula to the heart. A pressure lumen is provided to communicate the pressure within the heart to a location where it can be monitored. A vent line is also provided to allow a surgeon to readily vent fluids out of the heart.

US Patent:

6231601, May 15, 2001

Filed:

Dec 21, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/468715

Inventors:

Keith Myers - Lake Forest CA
Ross Bartholomew - Orem UT
Robert J. Todd - Salt Lake City UT
Carl Swindle - Dana Point CA
Charles Weyrauch - Salt Lake City UT
Richard Rhee - Diamond Bar CA
Jane Li - Redondo Beach CA
Jerry Jackman - Tustin CA
Victor Packham - Costa Mesa CA

Assignee:

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation - Irvine CA

International Classification:

A47F 1306
A61B 1700
A61F 1100
A61F 224

US Classification:

623 211

Abstract:

A method of surgery including bending a multi-purpose surgical implement handle that has proximal and distal ends. A gripping section is located toward the proximal end, and an attachment section is located toward the distal end. An adjusting section is interposed between the gripping section and the attachment section. The adjusting section may be bent by a human user at virtually any discrete location along the section. The adjusting section may include an increased-adjustability portion which is easier to bend than other portions of the adjusting section. The method includes attaching a surgical implement to the attaching section of the handle, and bending the adjusting section at least once prior to inserting the implement through a surgical opening to a surgical field. The method further may include bending the adjusting section more than once to form multiple bends therein.

US Patent:

D3357058, May 18, 1993

Filed:

Jun 4, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/713448

Inventors:

Gerald D. Buckberg - Los Angeles CA
Robert J. Todd - Salt Lake City UT

Assignee:

Research Medical, Inc. - Salt Lake City UT

US Classification:

D24112