Patents by Inventor Steven L. Rhodes

Steven L. Rhodes 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).

  • Patent number: 7013171
    Abstract: A medical imaging method utilizing pads for supporting the head and neck of a supine patient during the medical imaging, wherein the pads produce either flexion or extension of the cervical vertebrae. A cavity is provided in the pad to define an area of non-contact on the back of the neck and to receive a secondary coil if present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Inventor: Steven L. Rhodes
  • Publication number: 20040162481
    Abstract: A medical imaging method utilizing pads for supporting the head and neck of a supine patient during the medical imaging, wherein the pads produce either flexion or extension of the cervical vertebrae. A cavity is provided in the pad to define an area of non-contact on the back of the neck and to receive a secondary coil if present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventor: Steven L. Rhodes
  • Patent number: 6704957
    Abstract: A pad for supporting the head and neck of a supine patient during medical imaging, wherein the pad produces either flexion or extension of the cervical vertebrae. A cavity is provided in the pad to define an area of non-contact on the back of the neck and to receive a secondary coil if present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Inventor: Steven L. Rhodes
  • Publication number: 20040019971
    Abstract: A pad for supporting the head and neck of a supine patient during medical imaging, wherein the pad produces either flexion or extension of the cervical vertebrae. A cavity is provided in the pad to define an area of non-contact on the back of the neck and to receive a secondary coil if present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventor: Steven L. Rhodes
  • Patent number: D818324
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Inventor: Steven L. Rhodes