Christopher G Thompson

US Patent:

51801019, Jan 19, 1993

Filed:

Feb 18, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/837808

Inventors:

Christopher H. Thompson - Weston CT

International Classification:

B65D 9100

US Classification:

232 34

Abstract:

A newspaper box has a newspaper delivery indicating device comprising a flag, flap and hinge which pass through a slot in a top wall of a newspaper container. At least two additional holes are provided through which a pair of wire loops extend for supporting the hinge. The hinge is either a shaft extending perpendicular to a pair of arms from which the flag and flap extend, or a pair of holes in the flap itself. In operation, a newspaper inserted within the box drives the flap inwardly and cause the flag to rise. Preferably, the device is produced as a unitary structure to allow utilizing the invention as a low cost kit for retro-fitting to existing newspaper boxes. Utilizing such a device provides ease in indicating when a newspaper has been delivered while minimizing the cost of retro-fitting existing newspaper boxes.

US Patent:

20210244414, Aug 12, 2021

Filed:

Jan 26, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/158542

Inventors:

- Westwood MA, US
Robert F. Beisel - Robesonia PA, US
Christopher Thompson - Needham MA, US
Marvin Ryou - Melrose MA, US
James Wright - Westwood MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/11

Abstract:

The invention concerns delivering paired magnetic anastomosis devices to either side of tissues to be joined. The magnetic anastomosis devices are coupled to a guide element that facilitates delivery and manipulation of the devices when using minimally-invasive techniques such as endoscopy and laparoscopy. Elongated manipulators and guide tubes are also disclosed that improve a user's dexterity with the devices during placement.

US Patent:

20180263625, Sep 20, 2018

Filed:

May 24, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/988577

Inventors:

- West Bridgewater MA, US
Robert F. Beisel - Robesonia PA, US
Christopher Thompson - Needham MA, US
Marvin Ryou - Melrose MA, US
James Wright - West Bridgewater MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/11
A61B 17/00

Abstract:

The invention concerns delivering paired magnetic anastomosis devices to either side of tissues to be joined. The magnetic anastomosis devices are coupled to a guide element that facilitates delivery and manipulation of the devices when using minimally-invasive techniques such as endoscopy and laparoscopy. Elongated manipulators and guide tubes are also disclosed that improve a user's dexterity with the devices during placement.

US Patent:

20160324523, Nov 10, 2016

Filed:

May 9, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/150397

Inventors:

- West Bridgewater MA, US
Robert F. Beisel - Robesonia PA, US
Christopher Thompson - Needham MA, US
Marvin Ryou - Melrose MA, US
James Wright - West Bridgewater MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/11
A61B 17/00
A61B 50/30

Abstract:

The invention relates to deployable magnetic compression devices and systems and methods for the deployment of such magnetic compression devices. The magnetic compression devices are particularly useful for creating anastomoses, e.g., in the gastrointestinal tract. The devices are especially useful for minimally-invasive delivery, e.g., using endoscopic techniques. The systems, devices, and methods can be used to treat a variety of gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, and cancer.

US Patent:

20160022266, Jan 28, 2016

Filed:

Jul 22, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/805916

Inventors:

- West Bridgewater MA, US
Robert F. Beisel - Robesonia PA, US
Christopher Thompson - Needham MA, US
Marvin Ryou - Melrose MA, US
James Wright - West Bridgewater MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/11

Abstract:

The invention concerns delivering paired magnetic anastomosis devices to either side of tissues to be joined. The magnetic anastomosis devices are coupled to a guide element that facilitates delivery and manipulation of the devices when using minimally-invasive techniques such as endoscopy and laparoscopy. Elongated manipulators and guide tubes are also disclosed that improve a user's dexterity with the devices during placement.