Inventor
PATTERSON RICHARD A
US62 patents
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MINNESOTA MINING & MFG
29 patentsUS5732173AMar 24, 1998
Microreplicated optical module
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG157 citations98
US5732174AMar 24, 1998
Bare fiber connector
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG107 citations97
US5734770AMar 31, 1998
Cleave and bevel fiber optic connector
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG65 citations96
US5682450AOct 28, 1997
Fiber optic connector element
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG60 citations96
US5189717AFeb 23, 1993
Optical fiber splice
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG69 citations96
US5159653AOct 27, 1992
Optical fiber splice
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG81 citations96
US5155787AOct 13, 1992
Multiple optical fiber splice element having ramped porch
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG91 citations96
US5138681AAug 11, 1992
Optical fiber splice
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG55 citations96
US5102212AApr 7, 1992
Stamped precision lightguide interconnect centering element
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG72 citations96
US4824197AApr 25, 1989
Stamped precision lightguide interconnect centering element
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG82 citations96
US4818055AApr 4, 1989
Optical fiber splice connector
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG80 citations96
US3963557AJun 15, 1976
Article transferring apparatus
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG102 citations96
US3954550AMay 4, 1976
Tape applying device
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG60 citations96
US5812718ASep 22, 1998
Method for connecting optical fibers and the interconnection
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG43 citations93
US4865412ASep 12, 1989
Connector for splicing optical fiber cables
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG40 citations93
US4256528AMar 17, 1981
Machine for forming openings sealed by manually removable lengths of tape in can ends
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG33 citations93
US4108330AAug 22, 1978
Easy open container end assembly
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG43 citations93
US5638477AJun 10, 1997
Strain relief means for optical fiber splicing member and improved tool for making the splice
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG54 citations92
US4454956AJun 19, 1984
Tamper indicating composite tape closure
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG23 citations82
US4405056ASep 20, 1983
Container closure system with vent opening through the closure tape
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG27 citations82
US4373978AFeb 15, 1983
Bonding devices and methods for bonding tape closures to a container end
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG20 citations82
US4163506AAug 7, 1979
Closure assembly having a tear template
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG20 citations82
US4445620AMay 1, 1984
Tamper-proof closure for container
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG19 citations81
US4315047AFeb 9, 1982
Curled tape, roll, and container end
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG22 citations80
USD385849SNov 4, 1997
Compact single mode bare fiber connector
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG9 citations74
US5013123AMay 7, 1991
Stamped precision lightguide interconnect centering element
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG16 citations74
US4014734AMar 29, 1977
Tube forming device
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG16 citations74
US4013494AMar 22, 1977
Tube forming method
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG13 citations74
US4341585AJul 27, 1982
Devices for imparting curl to tapes
MINNESOTA MINING & MFG11 citations71
PATTERSON RICHARD A
10 patentsUS9730849B2Aug 15, 2017
Patient lift and transfer device
PATTERSON RICHARD A5 citations84
US8434174B2May 7, 2013
Steering system for patient transfer device
PATTERSON RICHARD A6 citations84
US8214944B2Jul 10, 2012
Patient lift and transfer device
PATTERSON RICHARD A8 citations84
US8214943B2Jul 10, 2012
Steering system for patient transfer device
PATTERSON RICHARD A6 citations84
US9084707B2Jul 21, 2015
Lift chair
PATTERSON RICHARD A6 citations83
US8307478B2Nov 13, 2012
Disposable comfort sheet
PATTERSON RICHARD A9 citations76
US8448272B2May 28, 2013
Table and slide assemblies for patient transfer device
PATTERSON RICHARD A4 citations73
US9668929B2Jun 6, 2017
Patient transfer device with differential belt-table speed control
PATTERSON RICHARD A6 citations71
US8096004B2Jan 17, 2012
Patient lift and transfer device
PATTERSON RICHARD A2 citations63
US9107788B2Aug 18, 2015
Cam mechanism to raise steering wheel of patient transfer device
PATTERSON RICHARD A3 citations62
CONMEDISYS INC
5 patentsUS7540044B2Jun 2, 2009
Patient lift and transfer device
CONMEDISYS INC38 citations94
US7603729B2Oct 20, 2009
Patient lift and transfer device
CONMEDISYS INC12 citations92
US7861336B2Jan 4, 2011
Table assembly for patient transfer device
CONMEDISYS INC10 citations83
US8359683B2Jan 29, 2013
Patient lift and transfer device
CONMEDISYS INC6 citations82
US7975329B2Jul 12, 2011
Patient lift and transfer device
CONMEDISYS INC3 citations74
(unassigned)
4 patentsUS6012999AJan 11, 2000
Hydraulically-operated bicycle shifting system with positive pressure actuation
83 citations96
US6325733B1Dec 4, 2001
Hydraulically-operated bicycle shifting system with power shifting
48 citations95
US6638190B2Oct 28, 2003
Compact hydraulically-operated derailleur shifting system for bicycles
22 citations92
US6042495AMar 28, 2000
Hydraulically-operated bicycle shifting and braking systems
36 citations92
MEDIGLIDER CORP
1 patentADBM TECH LLC
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