Patents by Inventor Helen Zinreich Shafer
Helen Zinreich Shafer 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).
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Publication number: 20130135732Abstract: Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: IZI Medical ProductsInventors: Helen Zinreich SHAFER, David Alan Zinreich, Douglas Crumb
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Publication number: 20130135733Abstract: Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: IZI Medical ProductsInventors: HELEN ZINREICH SHAFER, David Alan Zinreich, Douglas Crumb
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Publication number: 20130135734Abstract: Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: IZI Medical ProductsInventors: Helen Zinreich SHAFER, David Alan Zinreich, Douglas Crumb
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Publication number: 20130135737Abstract: Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: IZI Medical ProductsInventors: Helen Zinreich Shafer, David Alan Zinreich, Douglas Crumb
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Publication number: 20130135736Abstract: Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: IZI Medical ProductsInventors: Helen Zinreich SHAFER, David Alan Zinreich, Douglas Crumb
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Publication number: 20130135735Abstract: Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: IZI Medical ProductsInventors: HELEN ZINREICH SHAFER, David Alan Zinreich, Douglas Crumb
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Publication number: 20130135738Abstract: Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: IZI Medical ProductsInventors: HELEN ZINREICH SHAFER, David Alan Zinreich, Douglas Crumb
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Publication number: 20130135730Abstract: Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: IZI Medical ProductsInventors: Helen Zinreich SHAFER, David Alan Zinreich, Douglas Crumb
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Patent number: 8337906Abstract: A nasal spray solution for use as a nasal spray and methods of using the solution are disclosed. The nasal spray solution moisturizes nasal passages and alleviates nasal dryness. The solution includes a hypotonic saline solution, wherein the saline solution is hypotonic with respect to cells of the nasal mucosa of the nasal passages, a buffering agent, a lubricating agent, and an anti-microbial agent.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Inventors: James Zinreich, Eva Zinreich, Helen Zinreich Shafer
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Publication number: 20120033786Abstract: A mammography pad for use with a mammography unit for providing comfort to a patient during a mammography examination. The mammography pad includes a flexible substrate configured to overlie a bucky plate, a compressible material and a fastening means. The mammography pad is capable of covering a top and front surface of the compression plate, while the fastening means removably attaches a portion of the mammography pad to the mammography unit. Further, a method for administering a mammography examination with the mammography pad is disclosed by providing a mammography pad, securing the pad to the mammography unit, placing a patient's breast on the mammography pad, and compressing the patient's breast against the mammography pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2010Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: IZI MEDICAL PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Helen Zinreich Shafer, Brian Bolton
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Publication number: 20110086114Abstract: A nasal spray solution for use as a nasal spray and methods of using the solution are disclosed. The nasal spray solution moisturizes nasal passages and alleviates nasal dryness. The solution includes a hypotonic saline solution, wherein the saline solution is hypotonic with respect to cells of the nasal mucosa of the nasal passages, a buffering agent, a lubricating agent, and an anti-microbial agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventors: James ZINREICH, Eva ZINREICH, Helen Zinreich SHAFER
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Publication number: 20110051892Abstract: Radiation therapy skin markers used to delineate radiation therapy portal areas of a patient to be treated with radiation are described. The radiation therapy skin marker includes comprises a substrate having a first surface and a second surface. The first surface of the substrate is lined with an ink to facilitate the outlining of the treatment field. The second surface is coated with an adhesive layer which is protected by release liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: IZI MEDICAL PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: Helen Zinreich Shafer
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Publication number: 20080026078Abstract: A nasal spray solution for use as a nasal spray and methods of using the solution are disclosed. The nasal spray solution moisturizes nasal passages and alleviates nasal dryness. The solution includes a hypotonic saline solution, wherein the saline solution is hypotonic with respect to cells of the nasal mucosa of the nasal passages, a buffering agent, a lubricating agent, and an anti-microbial agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2007Publication date: January 31, 2008Inventors: James ZINREICH, Eva ZINREICH, Helen Zinreich SHAFER
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Publication number: 20030144588Abstract: An insertable enhancer for improving the clarity and resolution of magnetic resonance images, which is constructed from plasticized polyvinyl chloride. The enhancer is adapted for placement into orifices or canals of the body, such as the ear canal, nasal passages, G.I tract or other cavities.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2002Publication date: July 31, 2003Inventors: Eva Zinreich, Helen Zinreich Shafer
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Publication number: 20030131852Abstract: The present invention is a face mask for use with registration of a patient's anatomy through medical imaging for image-guided surgical procedures. The mask includes a nasal bridge mount, medial orbital mounts and at least one side member which extends from the sides of the mask toward the patient's ears when in use. In a preferred embodiment, the face mask includes two side members which extend along the patient's head and behind the ears, similar to a pair of eyeglasses. The mask may also include a strap or other means for maintaining the mask upon the patient's head. The mask may be used to retain and position fiducial markers or attachment of medical or surgical instruments, such as tracking devices, for use during image-guided surgical procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Applicant: IZI CorporationInventors: Helen Zinreich Shafer, Eva Zinreich
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Publication number: 20030120149Abstract: An enhancer for improving the clarity and resolution of magnetic resonance images of anatomical regions having limited or excess fat content, which consists of layer of plasticized polyvinyl chloride having a thickness of 0.5 cm to 4 cm. In use, said layer may take a variety of forms so long as the layer is placed in between the body of the patient being examined and the receiving coils of the magnetic resonance imaging system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventors: Helen Zinreich Shafer, Eva Zinreich