Patents by Inventor Michael P. Flores

Michael P. Flores 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).

  • PATIENT POSITIONING AND SUPPORT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230240924
    Abstract: A system for supporting a patient on an inclined surface includes an inflatable device. The inflatable device includes a top sheet of material connected to a bottom sheet of material, the top sheet and the bottom sheet defining a cavity to be inflated, wherein the bottom sheet of material is configured to permit air to pass from the cavity to the exterior of the device and to flow between a bottom surface of the device and a support surface upon which the device is configured to rest, and an input configured for receiving air to inflate the device. The system further includes a high-friction pad attached to the top sheet of material, and at least one attachment system configured to maintain the device on a support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventors: Alex D. Kea, Hester C. Fletcher, David P. Beck, Michael P. Flores
  • Patient positioning and support system
    Patent number: 11642267
    Abstract: A system for supporting a patient on an inclined surface includes an inflatable device. The inflatable device includes a top sheet of material connected to a bottom sheet of material, the top sheet and the bottom sheet defining a cavity to be inflated, wherein the bottom sheet of material is configured to permit air to pass from the cavity to the exterior of the device and to flow between a bottom surface of the device and a support surface upon which the device is configured to rest, and an input configured for receiving air to inflate the device. The system further includes a high-friction pad configured to attach to the top sheet of material, and at least one attachment system configured to maintain the device on a support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventors: Alex D. Kea, Hester C. Fletcher, David P. Beck, Michael P. Flores
  • PATIENT POSITIONING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20220323283
    Abstract: A method for reprocessing a patient positing system, the system comprising inflatable device and a high-friction pad configured to attach to the inflatable device. The method includes removing the high-friction pad from the inflatable device, at least one of cleaning or sterilizing the inflatable device, and providing a replacement for at least one component of the patient positioning system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventors: Catherine Boulos, Alex D. Kea, Hester C. Fletcher, David P. Beck, Michael P. Flores, Medha Sesham
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LIFTING AND POSITIONING A PATIENT
    Publication number: 20220265497
    Abstract: An inflatable device for lifting a patient includes an inflatable body having a top sheet and a bottom sheet attached along opposing side edges and forming at least one cavity there between, and a plurality of connecting members extending outwardly from the opposing side edges of the inflatable device. The inflatable device is configured to be inflated while being lifted by the hoist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis L. Hollabaugh, Michael P. Flores, Daniel R. Ulreich, Corey A. Bochat
  • Systems and methods for lifting and positioning a patient
    Patent number: 11324652
    Abstract: An inflatable device for lifting a patient includes an inflatable body having a top sheet and a bottom sheet attached along opposing side edges and forming at least one cavity there between, and a plurality of connecting members extending outwardly from the opposing side edges of the inflatable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis L. Hollabaugh, Michael P. Flores, Daniel R. Ulreich, Corey A. Bochat
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LIFTING AND POSITIONING A PATIENT
    Publication number: 20200060912
    Abstract: An inflatable device for lifting a patient includes an inflatable body having a top sheet and a bottom sheet attached along opposing side edges and forming at least one cavity there between, and a plurality of connecting members extending outwardly from the opposing side edges of the inflatable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Curtis L. Hollabaugh, Michael P. Flores, Daniel R. Ulreich, Corey A. Bochat
  • PATIENT POSITIONING AND SUPPORT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180353360
    Abstract: A system for supporting a patient on an inclined surface includes an inflatable device. The inflatable device includes a top sheet of material connected to a bottom sheet of material, the top sheet and the bottom sheet defining a cavity to be inflated, wherein the bottom sheet of material is configured to permit air to pass from the cavity to the exterior of the device and to flow between a bottom surface of the device and a support surface upon which the device is configured to rest, and an input configured for receiving air to inflate the device. The system further includes a high-friction pad configured to attach to the top sheet of material, and at least one attachment system configured to maintain the device on a support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Alex D. Kea, Hester C. Fletcher, David P. Beck, Michael P. Flores