Patents by Inventor An B. Vu

An B. Vu 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).

  • Table engageable support for head cushion supporting anesthetized patient
    Patent number: 8261385
    Abstract: A support for the head of a patient lying in a generally prone position. The support features a tray adapted for support on an underlying operating table surface. A plurality of pins projecting from an engagement with the tray are positioned to engage and suspend either a cushion directly or a cushion engaged in a casing. The pins may be adjusted to raise or lower the engaged cushion or casing. A mirror is also provided to provide a reflective view a patient's eyes through slots in the cushion and casing engaged over a patient's face. A video camera may also concurrently be employed to capture electronic images of the patient's eyes and mouth through an aperture in the mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventors: William J Mazzei, Gregory P. Jordan, An B. Vu
  • Table engageable support for head cushion supporting anesthetized patient
    Publication number: 20090025146
    Abstract: A support for the head of a patient lying in a generally prone position. The support features a tray adapted for support on an underlying operating table surface. A plurality of pins projecting from an engagement with the tray are positioned to engage and suspend either a cushion directly or a cushion engaged in a casing. The pins may be adjusted to raise or lower the engaged cushion or casing. A mirror is also provided to provide a reflective view a patient's eyes through slots in the cushion and casing engaged over a patient's face. A video camera may also concurrently be employed to capture electronic images of the patient's eyes and mouth through an aperture in the mirror.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: William J. Mazzei, Gregory P. Jordan, An B. Vu
  • Table engageable support for head cushion supporting anesthetized patient
    Patent number: 7426763
    Abstract: A support for the head of a patient lying in a generally prone position. The support features a tray adapted for support on an underlying operating table surface. A plurality of pins projecting from an engagement with the tray are positioned to engage and suspend either a cushion directly or a cushion engaged in a casing. The pins may be adjusted to raise or lower the engaged cushion or casing. A mirror is also provided to view a patient's eyes through slots in the cushion and casing engaged over a patient's face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Dupaco, Inc.
    Inventors: William Mazzei, Gregory P. Jordan, An B. Vu