Patents Assigned to Medco, Inc.
  • Noninvasive head fixation method and apparatus
    Patent number: 5207688
    Abstract: A noninvasive head fixation method and apparatus uses a flexible and compressible bladder which contacts and is deformed to conform to the shape of the patient's nasion in order to immobilize the patient's head during a medical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Assignee: Medco, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark P. Carol
  • Method and apparatus for performing stereotactic surgery
    Patent number: 5163430
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing stereotactic surgery upon a target within a skull establishes a first, predetermined geometric relationship between a skull mount fixture mounted on the skull and a scanning table surface upon which the skull is supported; and that geometric relationship is duplicated by a displacement bar mounted upon the skull mount fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1992
    Assignee: Medco, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark P. Carol