Thomas J Shaffer

US Patent:

6430867, Aug 13, 2002

Filed:

Sep 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/665927

Inventors:

Jon C. Johnston - Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Thomas J. Shaffer - Altoona PA 16601

International Classification:

A01K 8500

US Classification:

43 4245, 43 4222, 43 4223, 43 4239

Abstract:

A directionally controllable fishing lure enables an angler to cast the lure to a desired area, with the lure traveling an arcuate path to the left or right upon retrieval. The direction of turn is determined by the angler, depending upon the rigging of the lure. The present lure has an elongate body with angularly truncated faces at each end thereof. The two faces are angled in opposite directions to one another, and the lure body is ballasted so that the two faces are always angled to one side when the lure is floating in the water, rather than facing upwardly or downwardly. The angularly truncated ends produce an asymmetrical hydrodynamic reaction as the lure is drawn through the water, causing the lure to turn in one direction or the other. If the angler attaches the fishing leader or line to the first end, the lure will travel in an arcuate path to the anglers right (or to the left, when considered in the direction of travel of the lure). Attaching the line or leader to the opposite end, results in a turn in the opposite direction.

US Patent:

7909031, Mar 22, 2011

Filed:

Jun 9, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/149114

Inventors:

Thomas H. Shaffer - Chadds Ford PA, US
Marla R. Wolfson - Wyndmoor PA, US

Assignee:

Temple Univesity - Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

A61M 16/00
A61M 16/10
A61M 15/00
A61M 11/00

US Classification:

12820325, 12820315, 12820312, 12820024, 12820014

Abstract:

The present invention includes a transient method of delivering a biological agent in a breathable liquid to a lung of a patient. The present invention includes a steady state method of delivering a biological agent in a breathable liquid to a lung of a patient. The steps of both the transient delivery method and the steady state delivery method can be controlled by a servo-control unit. A supplementary biological agent delivery step can be performed in both the transient method of delivering a biological agent and the steady state method of delivering a biological agent.

US Patent:

8034011, Oct 11, 2011

Filed:

Oct 18, 2006

Appl. No.:

12/083253

Inventors:

Thomas H. Shaffer - Chadds Ford PA, US
Marla R. Wolfson - Wyndmoor PA, US

Assignee:

Temple University—Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

A61F 5/00
A61F 5/24
A61F 5/28
A61B 5/103
A61B 5/117
A47C 20/00

US Classification:

602 19, 5630, 600587

Abstract:

A thoracic stabilizer for limiting anterior chest wall collapse includes a platform supporting a patient and a pair of lateral supports contacting opposite sides of the patient's chest wall and applying force to limit collapse of the chest wall. The force applied by the lateral supports is varied depending on the force applied to the platform by the patient. The stabilizer includes a retractometer measuring the collapse of the chest wall. According to one embodiment, the stabilizer includes a controller that varies the force applied to the chest wall in closed-loop fashion based on the chest wall collapse measured by the retractometer using an algorithm of the controller. According to one embodiment, the stabilizer includes motors moving the lateral supports. According to another embodiment, the stabilizer includes a hydraulic system and the lateral supports include expandable fluid-filled members.

US Patent:

8375943, Feb 19, 2013

Filed:

Mar 17, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/050027

Inventors:

Thomas H. Shaffer - Chadds Ford PA, US
Marla R. Wolfson - Wyndmoor PA, US

Assignee:

Temple University—Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

A61M 16/00
A61M 16/10
A61M 15/00
A61M 11/00

US Classification:

12820325, 12820315, 12820312, 12820024, 12820014

Abstract:

The present invention includes a transient method of delivering a biological agent in a breathable liquid to a lung of a patient. The present invention includes a steady state method of delivering a biological agent in a breathable liquid to a lung of a patient. The steps of both the transient delivery method and the steady state delivery method can be controlled by a servo-control unit. A supplementary biological agent delivery step can be performed in both the transient method of delivering a biological agent and the steady state method of delivering a biological agent.

US Patent:

8408202, Apr 2, 2013

Filed:

Jan 25, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/449331

Inventors:

Thomas H. Shaffer - Chadds Ford PA, US
Marla R. Wolfson - Wyndmoor PA, US

Assignee:

Temple University—Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

A61M 16/00
A61M 15/00

US Classification:

12820325, 12820315

Abstract:

An open-circuit liquid ventilation system includes a reservoir containing a breathable liquid, a patient interface receiving breathable liquid from the reservoir, a pump directing breathable liquid from the reservoir to the patient, a controller for the pump, and a tank for storing used breathable liquid. The system may be passive regarding expired liquid. Alternatively, the system may be active and include a bypass line connected to the pump such that used breathable liquid is drawn from the patient. The patient interface may be adapted to interface a gas ventilation system to facilitate a rapid conversion from gas to liquid ventilation. The system may include sensors monitoring pressure and volume parameters and may include an output displaying information including schematics and real time tracings regarding a ventilation procedure.

US Patent:

8535691, Sep 17, 2013

Filed:

Feb 16, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/276180

Inventors:

Thomas H. Shaffer - Chadds Ford PA, US
Robert G. Stern - Tucson AZ, US
Marla R. Wolfson - Wyndmoor PA, US

Assignee:

Peach Technologies, LLC. - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

A61K 9/00

US Classification:

424400

Abstract:

A subject is confined in a closed environment at an elevated pressure through which perfluorochemical fluid containing dissolved oxygen is circulated to treat disease or injury.

US Patent:

8596306, Dec 3, 2013

Filed:

Nov 6, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/613625

Inventors:

Thomas H. Shaffer - Chadds Ford PA, US
Robert G. Stern - Tucson AZ, US
Marla R. Wolfson - Wyndmoor PA, US

Assignee:

Synthetic Gas Solutions, LLC - DE

International Classification:

B65B 1/04
B01F 13/10

US Classification:

141 9, 141 38, 152415

Abstract:

Vehicle tires are filled with perfluorocarbon gas to extend tire life.

US Patent:

20060166157, Jul 27, 2006

Filed:

Mar 8, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/369994

Inventors:

Tariq Rahman - Moylan PA, US
Thomas Shaffer - Chadds Ford PA, US
J. Bowen - Wilmington DE, US

International Classification:

A61C 3/00

US Classification:

433006000

Abstract:

An orthodontic compliance monitor includes a sensor that senses when an orthodontic appliance is properly positioned and a processor that processes an output of the sensor and generates compliance data. A memory device stores compliance data and the processor generates the compliance data based on a compliance protocol. System and methods for orthodontic compliance are also disclosed.