Patents Examined by Caitlin Carreiro
  • Antimicrobial bandage with nanostructures
    Patent number: 10952904
    Abstract: Bandage apparatus, methods, and antimicrobial bandages for facilitating wound healing by providing an antimicrobial functionality. A bandage apparatus includes a substrate with a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface. An attachment mechanism and a nanostructure film are provided on the first surface. The attachment mechanism facilitates removably attaching the substrate to a part of a body comprising a wound. The nanostructure film includes a plurality of nanostructures that contact the wound without puncturing the wound when the substrate is attached to the part of the body comprising the wound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Huan Hu, Minhua Lu, Vince Siu, Gustavo Alejandro Stolovitzky
  • Seal ring cast protector
    Patent number: 10940060
    Abstract: A cast and bandage protector that uses a seal ring but avoids water pooling and seepage. It uses a flexible, stretchable and deformable diaphragm stretched tightly over a seal ring in order to seal the ordinarily open end of a flexible sleeve of waterproof material. The rigid seal ring flexible holder holds the flexible sleeve open and the diaphragm tightly stretches over and above it to minimize water pooling seepage and leaking about the interface of the diaphragm and the limb of the patient wearing the cast and the cast protector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Brownmed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan E. Brown, Ronald Crowley, Matthew Garver, Teryle Kounkel, Brandon Rodriguez
  • Surgical drape and systems including surgical drape and attachment sensor
    Patent number: 10932877
    Abstract: A surgical drape for a patient side cart of a teleoperated surgical system may include a body and an attachment device feature. The body may be sized and shaped to cover at least a portion of an arm or main column of the patient side cart. The attachment device feature may be connected to the body. The attachment device feature may be configured to install the surgical drape to the arm or main column so as to cover at least a portion of the arm or main column with the surgical drape. The attachment device feature may be detectable by a sensor in an installed position of the surgical drape on the arm or main column. At least one of the main column and the arm may include a sensor to detect an attachment device feature of a surgical drape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Roman L. Devengenzo, Michael L. Hanuschik, Gerard J. Labonville, Paul W. Mohr, Tyler J. Morrissette, Joseph P. Orban, III
  • Vaginal ring applicator
    Patent number: 10918515
    Abstract: A vaginal ring applicator having a polymeric barrel and at least one friction reducing agent, wherein the barrel is a flattened cylinder having two slightly curved and opposing sides connected by two arcs, wherein the barrel extends between an insertion end and a plunger end; and a plunger extending between distal and proximal ends, wherein the distal end of the plunger engages the plunger end of the barrel and wherein the plunger fits telescopically within the barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
    Inventors: Owen Callaghan, Cornelis P. M. Govers, Joris M. Swaak, Marco A. Voogsgerd, Mario A. A. de Zeeuw, Jesper Laursen, Klaas Sipkens
  • Shoulder immobilizer and fracture stabilization device
    Patent number: 10918513
    Abstract: A shoulder immobilizer (20) includes a semi-rigid or rigid orthosis, in the form of an arm support (22), which supports the upper arm, elbow, forearm and wrist of a patient. A bolster (24) is positioned between the patient and the arm support (22). A body strap (26) extends around the patient and attaches to the arm support (22) and/or the bolster (24), holding the arm support and bolster in position against the body of the patient. In embodiments, the shoulder immobilizer (20) may utilize a shoulder strap (28), but such a shoulder strap is not necessary for shoulder immobilization of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: DJO, LLC
    Inventors: Steve Golden, Nathaniel Cohen, Ronald Joseph, Marc Safran
  • Gird compression tensioning garment with cervical collar
    Patent number: 10918512
    Abstract: A gird compression garment designed to provide compressive support extending throughout the cervical and thoracic portions of the wearer's spine so as to help relieve pain and to help promote healing from muscular/skeletal ailments and injuries. This gird compression garment is constructed of a resiliently flexible and stretchable material and includes a cervical collar that extends to the base of the skull of a wearer and a fastening device adapted to vary the amount of compressive force exerted by the garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Inventor: James Earl Jackson
  • Perforated, layered wound treatment material
    Patent number: 10893982
    Abstract: Wound treatment materials can have at least two perforated biomatrix layers which are interconnected. Methods for preparing such wound treatment materials include the application of adhesives. Treatment of exuding wounds, and vacuum-assisted wound treatment therapy, can be carried out with the wound treatment materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: MEDSKIN SOLUTIONS DR. SUWELACK AG
    Inventors: Martin Wieland, Antje Grill
  • Rear sheet adjustment assembly of neck collar
    Patent number: 10893969
    Abstract: A rear sheet adjustment assembly of neck collar is provided, including a nape base and a support sheet. The nape base includes a main body, at least one stopper, a positioning member and a plurality of openings. The at least one stopper is connected with the main body and defines an inserting space therebetween. The positioning member is disposed on the main body. The positioning member has a first combination portion. The support sheet is adapted for supporting a nape of a neck and movably inserted within the inserting space. The support sheet has a plurality of second combination portions, and each of the second combination portions is adjustably engageable with the first combination portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Inventor: Meng-Chun Wang
  • Kinesiology tape
    Patent number: 10869776
    Abstract: Kinesiology tape may include a first layer of fabric with an adhesive on a first side of the first layer of fabric. The kinesiology tape may also include a second layer of fabric that may be coupled to the first layer of fabric. The first layer of fabric and the second layer of fabric may form a receiving portion and a support may be disposed in the receiving portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: KT Health, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory C. Hahn, Ryan Dewey, John Mackay
  • Infant joint compression device and method
    Patent number: 10869802
    Abstract: An infant joint compression device and methods of use including decreasing the length of stay in a neonatal intensive care unit and/or increasing bone density of a premature infant are disclosed. A device can include an elongated, generally cocoon-shaped device pod having a head pod end, a foot pod end and a pod interior extending between the head pod end and the foot pod end; a head opening at the head pod end and communicating with the pod interior; and a pod slit extending from the head opening toward the foot pod end and communicating with the pod interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Inventor: Barbara H. Kozol
  • Surgical system instrument sterile adapter
    Patent number: 10869730
    Abstract: A sterile adapter, a drape including the adapter, and a method of draping a manipulator arm are provided. In one embodiment, the sterile adapter includes a housing configured to receive a distal face of an instrument manipulator having a plurality of manipulator actuator outputs, and a membrane interface disposed at a distal end of the housing, the membrane interface including a plurality of actuator interfaces. The adapter further includes a pair of supports coupled to the housing, the pair of supports configured to retain a surgical instrument having a plurality of instrument actuator inputs so that the plurality of instrument actuator inputs are positioned opposite to corresponding manipulator actuator outputs with an actuator interface between each corresponding instrument actuator input and manipulator actuator output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Holop, Anthony K. McGrogan, Craig R. Ramstad
  • Flat-fold respirator
    Patent number: 10863784
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a personal respiratory protection device (10) are disclosed. The personal respiratory protection device (10) includes an upper panel (18), a central panel (16), and a lower panel (20), the central panel (16) being separated from each of the upper and lower panels (18) by a first and second fold (36), seam, weld (76) or bond, respectively, such that the device is capable of being folded flat for storage along the first and second fold (36), seam, weld (76) or bond and opened to form a cup-shaped air chamber over the nose and mouth of the wearer when in use. The lower panel (20) includes a stiffening sheet (40) that has a longitudinal crease line, where the stiffening sheet (40) is folded about the longitudinal crease line when the device is in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Reyad A. Abdulqader, James J. May, Mark A. J. Fernandes, Daniel P. Jenkins
  • CPAP pillow apparatus and method
    Patent number: 10863836
    Abstract: A pillow relies on a shell containing two types of fill material, one comparatively smaller, granular, and characterized by a comparatively larger spring constant, and another comparatively larger, more chunky in shape, and characterized by a comparatively smaller spring constant. Below a threshold level of force (or pressure, which is force per unit area) the larger, softer, second fill material resists flow of the smaller, harder, stiffer fill material. However, upon application of a force (or pressure) above some threshold, the mixture of the two fill materials will flow to conform the pillow to the shape of a user. The pillow will then substantially stabilize in that shape in the absence of forces above the threshold level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Inventor: Bret Randall
  • Condom container and applicator
    Patent number: 10864110
    Abstract: A condom, container and applicator for a condom, in which the condom is provided in a longitudinally expandable cup having a peel-off lid. The cup is typically formed of plastic material. The side wall of the container is expandable, and can include accordion-like pleats to allow for longitudinal expansion of the cup. The condom is placed in the cup such that it can be directly applied to the penis while still in the cup, and the cup used as an applicator to unroll the condom over at least the head of the penis by expanding the side wall of the cup. The disclosure also relates to a dispenser for storing and dispensing the condom containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Peak A Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick H. Osborne, Russell B. Boy
  • Controlled strain skin treatment devices and methods
    Patent number: 10857037
    Abstract: Devices, kits and methods are used for wound healing, including but not limited to the treatment, amelioration, or prevention of scars and/or keloids, and include packaging, manipulation elements, applicator and/or tensioning device that are used to apply and/or maintain a strain in an elastic dressing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Neodyne Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Jasper Jackson, John A. Zepeda, Geoffrey C. Gurtner, William R. Beasley, Paul Yock, Keiichiro Ichiryu, Manuel A. Cardona Pamplona, Tor C. Krog, Kemal Levi, Michael T. Longaker, Reinhold H. Dauskardt, Michael T. Cao, Rene Rodriguez
  • Patient protection system configured to protect the head of a patient
    Patent number: 10842206
    Abstract: A patient protection system and method for using the same includes a face mask structure configured to protect the head of a patient during surgical procedures. The face mask structure includes a foam body having an exterior surface and an interior surface configured to be oriented towards the patient's face to cover the patient's face during the surgical procedure; and at least one foam pad positioned on the interior surface of the face mask structure and configured to contact the patient's face during the surgical procedure. The face mask structure and the at least one foam pad are manufactured from different types of foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Xodus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Kaforey, Mark Kaforey, Paul Lloyd
  • Robotic patient protection system comprising a head mask structure, configured to protect the head of a patient, for use in robotic surgical procedures
    Patent number: 10842574
    Abstract: A robotic patient protection system and method including a head mask structure, configured to protect the head of a patient, for use in robotic surgical procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Xodus Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Craig Kaforey
  • Adjustable wrist brace
    Patent number: 10835406
    Abstract: Some aspects of the present disclosure describe an orthopedic brace for a portion of a user's upper extremity distal to the elbow. The orthopedic brace includes a body configured to surround said portion of the user's upper extremity. The body includes a first region configured to stabilize said portion of the user's upper extremity. The orthopedic brace includes a second region coupled to the first region. The second region has sufficient elasticity to enable the body to adjust circumferentially to fit said portion of the user's upper extremity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Ortho Systems
    Inventors: Edwin Erwin, Zhuang Shao, Kenji Watabe, Tracy E. Grim
  • Anatomically neutral arm support apparatus
    Patent number: 10835411
    Abstract: A medical apparatus for supporting the shoulder complex and humerus in a neutral position includes an upper body garment and a forearm sleeve adjustably fastened to the garment in an anterior and transverse orientation. The patient inserts her arm in the sleeve and fastens an elbow strap around the elbow to secure the forearm in a horizontal anterior position near waistline. The sleeve is adjustable in position to place the humerus inline with the spinal column, thereby preventing adduction and internal rotation of the glenohumeral joint. A weight distribution strap further elevates the sleeve and forearm. The strap is secured in a superior anterior region of the shoulder and spaced from the neck thereby preventing injury to the internal anatomies in the neck region. Optionally, thermal therapy to the shoulder is supported by a removable thermal therapy pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Inventor: Belle Sandwith
  • Device for positioning a surgical tool in the body of a patient
    Patent number: 10820922
    Abstract: A device positions and/or orients in the body of a patient, a surgical tool carried by a tool-holder, including a platform capable of being placed on the body of the patient, an orientable carrier, at least one part of which is rigidly connected to the tool-holder, means for guiding the orientable carrier rotationally relative to the platform in two directions of a plane parallel to the platform, at least 2 pneumatic actuators which engage with the orientable carrier such that a variation in pressure of at least one of the pneumatic actuators causes the orientable carrier to rotate in the first direction and/or the second direction, in which the pneumatic actuators are volumes that can deform in a predetermined direction as a function of the internal pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignees: Universite Joseph Fourier—Grenoble 1, Universidad Autonoma Del Estado De Mexico
    Inventors: Philippe Cinquin, Juan Carlos Avila Vilchis, Adriana Herlinda Vilchis Gonzalez, Angel Mariano Cruz Abud, Jocelyne Troccaz