Patents by Inventor Dianna Bardo

Dianna Bardo 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).

  • Adjustable computed tomography head fixator for neurological scans
    Patent number: 11166681
    Abstract: Systems and methods for securely positioning a patient's head during medical imaging are presented. A fixation device includes a headrest which may be provided with inflatable chambers to adjust the headrest to the patient's head, a neck section which may be adjustable, and a base designed to couple to a patient bed or gurney forming part of a medical imaging system. The fixation device allows adjustment of the patient's head to an orientation which may variously minimize scanning time, improve imaging results, and/or protect sensitive tissues from unnecessary irradiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.
    Inventors: Dianna Bardo, Molly Golek, Charles Bolton, Keawepono Wong
  • ADJUSTABLE COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY HEAD FIXATOR FOR NEUROLOGICAL SCANS
    Publication number: 20190313985
    Abstract: Systems and methods for securely positioning a patient's head during medical imaging are presented. A fixation device includes a headrest which may be provided with inflatable chambers to adjust the headrest to the patient's head, a neck section which may be adjustable, and a base designed to couple to a patient bed or gurney forming part of a medical imaging system. The fixation device allows adjustment of the patient's head to an orientation which may variously minimize scanning time, improve imaging results, and/or protect sensitive tissues from unnecessary irradiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Dianna Bardo, Molly Golek, Charles Bolton, Keawepono Wong