Patents by Inventor Suzanne J. Hantke

Suzanne J. Hantke 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).

  • Publication number: 20120084920
    Abstract: A device for emergency transport of pediatric patients that safely and efficiently transports a pediatric patient to a medical facility is described. The device facilitates a variety of rapid attachment mechanisms to support emergency medical personnel's ongoing need to quickly transport pediatric patients despite continuously, significantly changing specifications for conventional stretchers. Additionally, the device provides for safer, more stable transport of infants and more effective treatment of children with severe temperature imbalances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventors: Stefanie A. Zucker, Charles F. Bergh, Suzanne J. Hantke, Robert D. Ciappenelli
  • Patent number: 6898811
    Abstract: A device for emergency transport of pediatric patients that safely and efficiently transports a pediatric patient to a medical facility. To confine the patient to the device frame, it includes a child restraint in the form of a restraining belt assembly. The device accommodates children of varying size using the restraining belt assembly. The device also includes a hinge assembly that controls the relative rotation of portions of the frame. A clamp that can releasably attach to an object with a rail, such as a medical transport device is also described. To increase efficiency, the clamp includes a width accommodation feature and a universality feature. These features enable it to secure the device to objects of varying shapes and widths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Pediatric Medical Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefanie A. Zucker, Suzanne J. Hantke
  • Publication number: 20040045089
    Abstract: A device for emergency transport of pediatric patients that safely and efficiently transports a pediatric patient to a medical facility. To confine the patient to the device frame, it includes a child restraint in the form of a restraining belt assembly. The device accommodates children of varying size using the restraining belt assembly. The device also includes a hinge assembly that controls the relative rotation of portions of the frame. A clamp that can releasably attach to an object with a rail, such as a medical transport device is also described. To increase efficiency, the clamp includes a width accommodation feature and a universality feature. These features enable it to secure the device to objects of varying shapes and widths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2002
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Stefanie A. Zucker, Suzanne J. Hantke