Patents by Inventor Mark Hoeprich

Mark Hoeprich 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).

  • Surgical sponge
    Patent number: 11844675
    Abstract: An improved surgical sponge having a contrast agent, such as bismuth beads, secured to the sponge material in a unique pattern of a type not found in nature or in human anatomy. The unique pattern is preferably spaced dots or circles having various sizes and spacing, potentially arranged in a matrix of rows and columns. The desired unique pattern is arranged such that the dots or other non-natural shapes are large enough to remain visible, while small enough to avoid adversely affecting the pliability and absorption of the sponge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Torbern Company, LTD
    Inventors: David Hoeprich, Mark Hoeprich