Thomas D Meyer

US Patent:

20080114367, May 15, 2008

Filed:

Nov 10, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/595582

Inventors:

Thomas L. Meyer - New Albany OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/58
A61M 29/00
A61F 2/44

US Classification:

606 90, 606191, 623 1716

Abstract:

A method and a distracter for replacing a removed, intervertebral disc with a prosthesis. An inter-body distracter is inserted within the intervertebral space between adjacent vertebrae, the vertebrae are distracted and are supported by the distracter. A fluid, curable polymer is injected into the intervertebral space and around the distracter and then the polymer is cured to a semi-rigid, pliable, elastically deformable state. The distracter is then disabled from supporting compressive forces applied by the vertebrae and remains in place. The preferred distracter is a scissors jack having intermediate bearings joined by links to support feet. One of the bearings has a threaded lateral bore and the second bearing has a lateral bore. A rod extends through the bores and has a threaded portion extending from a first end of the rod and threadedly engaging the threaded bearing. The inside diameter of the second bore is greater than the outside diameter of the threaded portion of the rod so the rod is axially slidable through the second bore. A thrust bearing is fixed on the threaded rod and positioned laterally outwardly of the second bearing for forcing the second bearing laterally toward the first bearing upon rotation of the rod in one direction and for permitting the rod to be withdrawn from the bearing by rotating the rod in the opposite direction and disengaging it from the first bearing. Alternative distracters are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20110295710, Dec 1, 2011

Filed:

May 31, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/149691

Inventors:

Craig Charak - Elk Grove IL, US
Thomas Meyer - Hawthorn Woods IL, US
Paul V. Miller - Hawthorn Woods IL, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 262

Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention relate to a system, method, computer product and computer system for selling a business. The method forms a set of qualified buyers and a set of qualified sellers; enabling only the set of qualified buyers to view at least one business offered for sale by the set of qualified sellers. The method further enables the set of qualified buyers and the set of qualified sellers to upload documents necessary to fund and close the sale of the at least one business; and provides the set of qualified buyers and the set of qualified sellers access to trusted support professionals.

US Patent:

56426771, Jul 1, 1997

Filed:

Dec 27, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/579101

Inventors:

Thomas A. Meyer - Woodstock IL

International Classification:

A01B 3302
A01C 2300

US Classification:

111118

Abstract:

A walk-behind, multi-functional device for use in a nursery is capable cultivating while applying fertilizer and herbicide as desired. An electric clutch assembly combines with a steering assembly to permit easy maneuverability of the walk-behind device.

US Patent:

51846853, Feb 9, 1993

Filed:

Jul 10, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/727902

Inventors:

Thomas A. Meyer - Woodstock IL

International Classification:

A01B 3302
A01C 2300

US Classification:

172114

Abstract:

A nursery cultivating assembly is carried on a modified zero turning radius tractor and includes a cultivating device, a spraying device, and a tank assembly operably interconnected thereon, while providing for trees to be planted closer together.

US Patent:

48131750, Mar 21, 1989

Filed:

Jul 27, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/077857

Inventors:

Thomas A. Meyer - Woodstock IL

International Classification:

A01C 1500
A01G 1500

US Classification:

47 17

Abstract:

A multi-functional nursery cultivator includes a carrier support having a tank assembly operably secured thereto with a spraying assembly operably connected to tank assembly. The carrier support is rendered mobile and is powered by a detachable zero-turning radius tractor. Additionally the spraying assembly can be modified to include a cultivating assembly.