Patents by Inventor Carrie Ann Voda

Carrie Ann Voda has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Locking cuff sizer and method for measuring girth of a body passage
    Patent number: 6460262
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring the size of a body passage is provided. The apparatus comprises a flexible strip having first and second ends. At least one aperture is disposed on the strip between the first and second ends. An indicia of body passage circumference is disposed on the strip in association with the at least one aperture. The body passage may be measured by inserting the strip into a dissected tunnel around the body passage, manipulating the strip such that the strip substantially surrounds the body passage, and observing the indicia on the strip to generally determine the circumference of the body passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: James E. Cabak, Carrie Ann Voda, Kyle E. Nevala