Patents by Inventor Amy Sandefur

Amy Sandefur 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).

  • BODY SUPPORT WITH ANATOMICAL APERTURE
    Publication number: 20160000387
    Abstract: A body support comprising a support surface with at least one anatomical aperture configured to allow at least one appendage to protrude through the at least one anatomical aperture for a medical treatment is disclosed. Additionally, a method for positioning a user on the body support is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey Buchsbaum, Victor Simoneaux, JR., Archana Gautaum, Amy Sandefur
  • Patient Immobilization Device For Radiotherapy Treatment System And Methods
    Publication number: 20120167898
    Abstract: A patient immobilization device for radiotherapy includes a one-piece composite body having a core and a carbon fiber reinforced skin encapsulating the core. The composite body further includes a posterior surface configured for mounting the composite body upon a radiotherapy support table, and an anterior surface defining a cradle. Positioning a patient upon the immobilization device and supporting the patient with the cradle enables emitting therapeutic radiation towards a craniospinal treatment site of the patient from a posterior side of the immobilization device while the patient is supported in a supine position. The emitted radiation may include proton beam radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: Indiana University Research And Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Buchsbaum, R. Victor Simoneaux, JR., Mark R. Wolanski, Joseph Simmons, Amy Sandefur